Good morning, Rockford.

Susan Goldberg, a longtime Rockford resident and attorney who writes for LexisNexis, is featured on WNIJ’s Poetically Yours this week (her poem 'Finally' reflects on personal change) and can be heard on the station’s podcast as well as at local poetry events.

Rockford Park District workers restored stone letters spelling ROCKFORD at Sinnissippi Golf Course.

The historic layout+ first installed in the 1930s as an aerial marker is now visible to motorists along Parkview Avenue.

United Way launched the Winnebago County A-B-C’s educational initiative to boost early reading skills by linking learning materials with familiar local landmarks.

Educational sheets are available free at libraries, community centers, and preschools.

Seven local colleges in Winnebago County conferred 3,569 degrees and certificates during the 2023-24 academic year — with 1,847 associate’s degrees leading the count.

The awards spanned eight levels and 96 fields of study.

A UW Health pediatric infectious disease doctor (Jim Conway) warns measles remains one of the world's most contagious diseases as declining immunization rates leave communities more at risk, and the DeKalb County Health Department urges locals to check vaccination records and get vaccinated.

UW Health urges families to keep kids active with simple, fun activities like bike rides and playground visits.

Dr. Matteo Perrone recommends 60 minutes of active play daily+ even short bursts add up to lasting healthy habits.