Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
Good morning, Rockford.
💼 Business
Local businesses at Edgebrook Shops reported increased sales as holiday shoppers favored personal service over big-box stores during the season.
Business owners credited festive events for drawing customers and expect continued community support into 2026.
🎓 Education
Rockford Public Schools teachers are fighting for fair raises amid stalled contract talks as incoming Superintendent Larry Huff’s salary of $285,000 exceeds Governor Pritzker’s pay & sparks debate over educator value.
The union must respond by Dec. 29.
🏥 Health
Brent Holcomb, a local runner and OSF HealthCare education coordinator, was forced to stop his race when he showed signs of reactive airway disease and began coughing up blood; after eight months of treatment, he has recovered + placed in the top 25 percent in a 62-mile race.
🏈 Sports
Former Rockford Icemen players returned to the ice for their annual alumni game, raising funds for the Eric Larson Youth Hockey Scholarship which supports youth hockey registration fees & honors the late coach.
Donations are accepted year-round to help more children play.
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