Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Rockford region will honor community service with the Excalibur & Excelsior Awards ceremony on Dec.
11 at Prairie Street Brewing Co. The event will also recognize Community Champion award winners from Boone, Ogle, Winnebago and Stephenson counties.
🎭 Culture
Hollywood medium Tyler Henry will give live readings and answer audience questions at Hard Rock Live for his event An Evening of Hope and Healing on Saturday, Apr.
18 – doors open at 7 p.m. and attendees must be 21 or older.
Country singer Mitchell Tenpenny will perform on Friday, Feb.
6 (doors open at 7 p.m.) on Hard Rock Live next year. Tickets go on presale on Thursday, Dec. 11 (with code TRUTH) and on public sale on Dec. 12 for those 21 and older.
🎓 Education
Harlem School District is hosting three public hearings at Harlem High School auditorium to discuss a consolidation plan amid a $3.1 million deficit and declining enrollment — meetings run 5 p.m. Monday, Dec.
8, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.
🏛️ Government
Crews are starting water service repairs today in the 3500 block of Highcrest Road, which closes westbound traffic at Chelsea Avenue and may take one to three business days depending on weather.
Drivers must use alternate routes and follow posted signs near the work zone.
🏥 Health
On Monday, Dec. 8, Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped at Rock River Valley Blood Center’s N.
Longwood Street location to donate blood—Mrs. Claus marking her 100th donation. Blood units donated can save up to three lives.
🎉 Rockford Events
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2025 Excalibur & Excelsior Awards Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Free entry — Celebrate community service excellence at the Annual Excalibur & Excelsior Award Ceremony.
An Evening with Kevin Gordon
8-10 p.m. — The Music Box — From $15.08 — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Louisiana's own Kevin Gordon as he shares stories through his songs.
A Christmas Carol Performance
7:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Cheek Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical story of Ebenezer Scrooge brought to life through a one-man play by Greg Oliver Bodine.
Holiday Pops - Rockford Symphony Orchestra
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Coronado Theatre — $35-85 — A festive performance featuring nearly 200 community performers, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit.
Sleigh Bar: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
4-11 p.m. — Rockford City Market — Cost info not provided — Sip on festive cocktails and soak in the Christmas decor for a fun holiday season celebration.
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