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Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Winnebago County Animal Services reaches maximum capacity after taking in 90 surrendered cats over a single weekend, emphasizing the need for community support and pet adoptions. WIFR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died following a single-vehicle car crash in Rockford at around 3 a.m. WTVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Randy Johnson was fatally shot and another man injured near a Rockford liquor store; suspect Murphy Doss is charged with murder and other crimes. WIFR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau marks 40 years with Thrive 2035, a visionary plan for economic and tourism growth, alongside a new GoRockford brand identity. Go Rockford
- ➤ Comedian Nate Bargatze was the top-grossing act in Rockford in 2024, bringing in $570,154 among 156 events that boosted RAVE's income by 24% over 2023. WTVO
- ➤ Rockford's Coronado Theatre faces challenges from Hard Rock Casino Rockford, leading to discussions on upgrades to enhance competitiveness. WIFR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency embarks on a 4-year asbestos cleanup at the former Illinois Cabinet Co. site in Rockford, following a fire. WTVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rockford Region Bilingual Candidate Meet and Greet, hosted by the YWCA and the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, aims to inform voters about local candidates' platforms with language assistance available. WIFR
- ➤ Rockford City Council is deliberating a comprehensive $120 million storm water management plan to address flood mitigation and improve water quality through infrastructure enhancements. Rockford Register Star
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Anderson Garden AA Meeting and Free Garden Walk
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Trail Mix Off-Road Duathlon and Mountain Bike Race
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Pig Minds Boozy Book Fair
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Retired Men's Club All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
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Taco Bar and Networking Fiesta with Executive Directors
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DJ Starris and Danielle's Wedding Reception
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Rock River Valley Video Game Convention 2024
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2024 Rock Valley Women's JUCO Jamboree
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BBB Club Meeting: British Boots & Bonnets
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