Good morning, Rockford.

Local business owner Lou Williams hosted her first Boobazaar Saturday in Rockford to raise money for breast cancer patients, with proceeds benefiting the Silver Lining Foundation for low-income screenings (Mercyhealth was one local hospital involved).

Rockford IceHogs will host their first Book Club Night on Oct.

17 at the BMO Center. The event includes a pregame gathering (4:30 to 5:45 p.m.), a book swap, local author signings, themed in-game entertainment, and options for special or standard game tickets.

Nik's Wish marked 15 years by granting 500 wishes at its annual Nik's Home Run Saturday in Loves Park, supporting young adults with cancer.

The fundraiser featured a special wish reveal for Miguel + who hopes to meet Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton.

The Illinois Paranormal Conference returned to Rockford on Saturday with speakers, vendors and a community gathering focused on haunted history and paranormal research; today a History and Haunts Downtown Walking Tour runs from 10-11:30 a.m. at the abandoned watch factory off Madison Street.

Rockford’s Secure the Bag expo helped locals learn strategies to reduce debt and build wealth during a day of keynote talks and vendor displays.

Keynote speaker Anthony O’Neill explained methods to overcome consumer debt and protect financial gains—insights meant to boost lasting financial strength.