Good morning, Rockford.

The Rockford City Council approved the expansion of the Rockford Promise scholarship to include private school students, broadening access to tuition-free education at Rockford University for residents with a 3.0 GPA.

Polling stations in Winnebago and Boone counties closed, with updates pending on local races including mental health sales tax extension and various political seats.

Joe Sosnowski secures reelection as Illinois’ 69th District state representative, pledging to focus on reducing property taxes.

Election officials clarify that 17th Congressional District candidate Joe McGraw was not asked to leave a Rockford polling place, countering earlier reports.

Illinois voters can register on Election Day, find their polling place online, and must bring identification; polls close at 7 p.m. but if in line before then, voting is still permitted.

Frank Pobjecky wins the 16th District seat on the Winnebago County Board, securing 50.3% of the votes against Democrat Christina Valdez.

The virtual check-in system for polls in Rockford was fixed after a near two-hour outage, with no voters turned away thanks to manual backup procedures.

Rockford voters expressed strong and diverse opinions at the polls about the presidential candidates.

Preliminary results indicate that 55% of Winnebago County voters support extending a half-cent sales tax for mental health services and substance abuse treatments.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Concert

Experience the legendary sounds of Bachman-Turner Overdrive live at Hard Rock Casino in Rockford.

Emo Night with All American Throwbacks

Experience a thrilling night of nostalgia with live performances featuring your favorite emo and pop punk hits at District Bar and Grill.

Veterans 5K Run & Walk by Eldridge Roofing

Experience a community-focused 5K Run & Walk dedicated to honoring veterans, featuring events for both adults and children.

Comprehensive 5-Day EMDR Basic Training for Mental Health Professionals

Learn essential EMDR techniques through lectures, live demonstrations, and supervised practice, designed for licensed mental health professionals.

Manitoba Moose vs. Rockford IceHogs Live Hockey Game

Experience an exciting live hockey matchup as the Manitoba Moose take on the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Center.

Northwest Ballers First Annual Fundraiser with Lance Briggs

Experience an evening of fun and support for the Northwest Ballers travelling basketball team, featuring a meet and greet with NFL future Hall of Famer Lance Briggs.

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Presents Swan Lake

Experience a breathtaking production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet, Swan Lake, performed by the acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine with original choreography and stunning sets.

Rockford IceHogs vs. Texas Stars Hockey Game

Experience an exciting hockey match as the Rockford IceHogs face off against the Texas Stars at the BMO Center.

Americana Evening Featuring Beth Bombara and Grace Pettis

Experience an enchanting night of Americana music with Beth Bombara and Grace Pettis at The Music Box in Rockford.

REO Speedwagon with Loverboy Live in Concert

Experience an electrifying evening of classic rock with REO Speedwagon and Loverboy at the BMO Center.