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See today's Rockford Labor Day parade route, closures and picnic details
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Monday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What to know ahead of Rockford's Labor Day parade and picnic (wifr.com) — Rockford's Labor Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. today on 7th Street, with street closures starting at 8 a.m. and cars on the route subject to towing. Afterward, you can head to the Rockford City Market Pavilion for the Labor Day picnic and car show, while remembering that city garbage pickup will run one day late this week.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
As the holiday weekend, specifically Labor Day, commences, I am taking this opportunity to reflect on several significant aspects. Firstly, I extend a happy anniversary to my husband and myself. Secondly, I express my gratitude to all the laborers who, throughout the years, have… (Nextdoor Krug's Pine Tree Hill)
*** UPDATE: The dog is safe at Winnebago County Animal Services *** Is anyone missing a husky? Found on 9-4-26 near Broadway and Eastmoreland in Rockford. Must provide proof of ownership. *** NO MICROCHIP ***. I am… (Nextdoor Linview/Lincliff)
Urban Air Adventure Parks posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member in Rockford. Apply here.
Rockford Rescue Mission posted a job opening for Processor (PT) in Rockford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Loves Park
Warrior Foundation raises funds for local families during annual 24-hour charity event (mystateline.com)
Machesney Park
Huskies Come From Behind to Down Eastern Illinois (niuhuskies.com)
Fred Machesney's former plane lands back in Machesney Park (rockrivercurrent.com)
Winnebago
'It would just paralyze me'; Illinois farmer shares mental health struggles, concerns over new policy (kwqc.com)
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