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Friday, December 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office partners with LaMonica Beverages and Hard Rock Casino Rockford to offer free rides home during New Year's celebrations to ensure community safety. Rock River Current
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Sluder was arrested by Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies for causing bodily harm to a woman and damaging a house in Rockford, Illinois. WTVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rockford University is set to host its second Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, offering cash prizes and a trophy, with registration now open. WIFR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is running its annual tree recycling program in Rockford, offering free mulch and helping conserve landfill space. Rock River Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois introduces new laws in 2025 to safeguard children from AI-generated abuse images, enhance civil rights protections, bolster worker rights against retaliation, and increase support for crime victims. WIFR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mental health professionals in Rockford highlight the significance of self-care and seeking support to manage post-holiday stress and the challenges of caregiving. WIFR
- ➤ After overcoming Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Rena Williams celebrates Christmas with the joyous addition of a baby boy, marking both her triumph over illness and the beginning of a new chapter in joyous parenthood. WIFR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau offers guidance on holiday gift returns, highlighting higher return rates and the importance of understanding retailer policies. WIFR
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Rockford area high school athletes will play in upcoming basketball games starting Monday, Dec. 30. Rockford Sun
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The Harlem Globetrotters Live in Rockford
The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will perform their iconic basketball tricks and entertaining antics at the BMO Center.
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Cole Brandt Live at Rock River Bar & Grill
Cole Brandt will be performing live at the Rock River Bar & Grill located in Rockford Casino.
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Rockford IceHogs vs. Texas Stars Hockey Match
Watch the Rockford IceHogs take on the Texas Stars at the BMO Center in Rockford, IL.
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The Princess Bride: Behind the Scenes with Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes shares insights from his experience on the set of the beloved film 'The Princess Bride' following a screening of the movie.
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Mozart Meets Mahler: An Evening of Classical Masterpieces
This concert features the works of Mozart and Mahler at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Experience a unique live musical performance featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting.
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Chicago Wolves Face Off Against Rockford IceHogs
The Rockford IceHogs will compete against the Chicago Wolves in an exciting hockey match at the BMO Center.
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