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Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. GoRockford awarded $100K state grant for tourism advertising (wifr.com) — Rockford's tourism arm, GoRockford, just landed a $100,000 state grant to ramp up advertising that draws more visitors and spending into town. The money will fund TV, billboard, and digital campaigns plus a new "Experience Guide" highlighting major Rockford events like Stroll on State, IRONMAN, RockYard Music Fest, and the Women's Baseball World Cup.
2. Rockford to Host Super Shred and Recycling Event for Household Items (recyclingmonster.com) — Rockford residents can clear out clutter at a drive-through Super Shred & Recycling Day on October 3 at Guilford High School's east parking lot. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can securely shred documents, drop off medications, eyeglasses, flags, cellphones and even unused diapers, with volunteers on hand to unload and sort everything.
3. Youth suicides spiked in the Stateline region during Suicide Prevention Month (mystateline.com) — Rockford-area advocates report six youth suicides in just two weeks, prompting an urgent push to connect families and students with mental health resources. Local nonprofit Marshmallow's Hope is partnering with Rockford Public Schools to teach warning signs and encourage open conversations, while highlighting crisis services from Rosecrance, SwedishAmerican, NAMI Northern Illinois, and other support programs.
4. Rockford radio veteran Steve Shannon takes on new park district role (rrstar.com) — A familiar Rockford radio voice, Steve Shannon, is stepping into a new role as Community Engagement Specialist for the Rockford Park District, focusing on connecting residents with local parks and programs. He'll be developing outreach, coordinating events, and working with neighborhood partners to boost awareness of recreation opportunities across the city.
5. Buyers Are Rushing To Rockford, IL: Inside One of The Hottest Zip Codes In America (newsbreak.com) — Rockford's 61108 ZIP code has become one of the nation's hottest housing markets, with homes drawing triple the usual online views and selling in about 30 days. Despite higher mortgage rates, buyers are flocking here for relatively low prices, strong access to jobs, and a suburban lifestyle, putting local inventory under heavy pressure.
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