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Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doggo Sit Stay and Play in Loves Park hosted its annual New Year’s Eve Pre-Pawty, where dog owners enjoyed treats, playtime plus a fun tennis ball drop that offered prize chances and a preview of membership benefits like bingo and trivia nights. The event set a playful tone for the coming celebrations. WIFR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families attended the Burpee Museum of Natural History's Holocene Holiday this weekend to explore hands-on Ice Age exhibits – including cave art and scavenger hunts – that taught about early humans, food sources, and survival skills. WIFR
- ➤ The Nicholas Conservatory and Garden Center hosts the All Aglow holiday display with over 500,000 lights decorating trees and pathways. The free event runs from dusk until dawn until Jan. 11, 2026. WIFR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the BMO Center on Saturday night, the IceHogs held a hockey game where they gave away 1,500 youth jerseys to fans 14 and younger and unveiled an upgraded LED lighting system that boosts fan engagement + atmosphere. WIFR
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