Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
Ken-Rock Community Center hosted a toy drive and Christmas party on Saturday, Dec.
20, for families with children ages 5 to 12. Santa distributed donated toys during the event as families pre-registered.
Rockford Police Community Engagement Team hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning, Dec.
20 in Rockford. The event featured a free breakfast, holiday activities, a visit with Santa (and a Grinchy fella) as part of a toy drive benefiting local families.
💼 Business
Slidematic invested $7.9M to build a 46,000 sqft addition at its Rockford plant today, creating 25 new jobs and boosting the city’s manufacturing legacy — a move that supports local growth.
Rockford’s newest clothing store, Spin City Wear, held its ribbon cutting at 1:30 p.m. (Saturday, Dec.
20) at 321 N. Church St. The event featured free chili and sales as the local brand launched.
Local businesses say Super Saturday is driving a last-minute holiday rush as Toad Hall owner Nick Naruz and Loom Home + Gifts' Amie McDonald report long lines and strong community support just days before Christmas.
🎉 Rockford Events
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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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