Good morning, Rockford.

Hough’s Maple Lane Farm in Ogle County is among 10 farms hosting the Illinois Extension Farm Stroll this Sunday, giving locals a chance to learn how their food is made (Rob Hough has crafted his maple syrup semi-commercially for over 20 years) and meet the producers.

Just before 10 a.m. Oct.

11, firefighters controlled a house fire on S. Johnston Avenue near Levings Park in 20 minutes, causing about $75,000 in damage and leaving six residents unable to return home — no one was hurt as officials investigate the cause.

Rock Valley College completed its $4.4 million turf field project that replaced baseball, softball and soccer grass fields with three all-weather fields — designed to overcome weather delays and boost athlete recruitment for Golden Eagles.

United Way Rock River Valley will unveil its Community Solutions Action Plan for United for Literacy at a public event on Oct.

20 in Rockford to help 75% of local third graders read at grade level by 2034 — a key effort to boost childhood literacy in the region.

Rock Valley College hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday to bring together community members affected by suicide and promote mental health awareness.

Organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the event offered personal sharing and support (call or text 998 for crisis help).

On Oct. 10, Oregon Junior High’s boys and girls cross-country teams earned sectional medals at the IESA Class 3A meet in Rockford as 12 of 14 runners set personal bests; the state championship meet will be held on Oct.

17 at Maxwell Park in Normal.

More than 1,000 rowers gathered on Sunday for the 40th Head of the Rock Regatta, racing on a three-mile course from Martin Park to the downtown YMCA.

The event celebrated decades of teamwork and tradition (Crew 309, a breast cancer survivor team, added extra inspiration).