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In today's newsletter:

  • How $78 million could reshape Rockford's riverfront and skyline
  • Which Rockford streets will slow you down this week?
  • Want steady weight loss support from neighbors in Rockford?

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Developer announces $78.4M plans at two Rockford riverfront locations (rrstar.com) — Downtown Rockford's riverfront is set for a major transformation, with Urban Equity Properties planning 142 new apartments, 15 storefronts, and multiple restaurants across the historic News Tower and former Rever's Marina. Backed by city support and historic tax credits, the projects promise new housing, riverfront dining, and a publishing museum that preserves the Register Star building's legacy.
   

• Rockford drivers face new road construction delays (rrstar.com) — Drivers in Rockford should plan for closures and lane restrictions on 11th Street, Madison Street, and Auburn Street as major construction continues into fall. Through traffic is blocked in several segments, but access to homes and businesses is being maintained while crews install sidewalks, storm sewers, lighting, and new curbs, with detours and flaggers guiding vehicles.
   

• Rockford chapter of TOPS welcomes stateliners who want lose weight sensibly (wifr.com) — In Rockford, the local TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) chapter is inviting residents who want steady, realistic weight loss support to attend a free first meeting. Longtime member Ronette Wenberg, who has maintained a 100‑pound loss for decades, emphasizes portion control, sensible eating, and weekly group encouragement over fad diets, drugs, or special foods.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found them.
    Thank you Missing dogs over on 2nd ave by Lincoln middle school. One is grey named merlin, one white named ace and other one named Boswer and he's a… (Nextdoor Rolling Meadows)
  • There was a man named Lee, on Wheel of Fortune tonight from Rockton, Illinois.
    He said that he delivers the mail. He loves it because he knows his customers and the children. Did anyone else see this tonight? (Nextdoor Rolling Green)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Rockford. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist, delivery specialist-1 in Rockford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Loves Park

  • Winnebago County Veterans Association holds National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony (mystateline.com)
  • Who are the Rockford Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Sept. 19? (rockfordsun.com)

Machesney Park

  • Steady rain continues to fall Saturday morning, another round of heavy rain Saturday night (mystateline.com)

Winnebago

  • Winnebago County, Illinois, typical home value rises 8.4% to $212,989 in August 2026 (rockfordsun.com)
  • The Pec Thing returns with hundreds of vendors (wifr.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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