Good morning Machesney Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Meridian Provider Town Hall - Rockford
- Rockford Juneteenth Celebration at Sinnissippi Park
- Midsommar Fest 2026
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Sunday: Some sun; breezy, less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Friday June 19
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Rockford Juneteenth Celebration →
Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N 2nd St, Rockford
1:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Midsommar Fest 2026 →
Swedish Historical Society, 404 S 3rd St, Rockford
10:00 am
Thursday June 25
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Rockford Job Fair →
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford, 200 S Bell School Rd, Rockford
10:00 am
Saturday June 27
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OUTDOOR MARKET-JUNE →
Hidden Treasures Mall & Antiques, 6329 N 2nd St, Loves Park
10:00 am
Tuesday July 7
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AN EVENING with ALICIA BLUE →
The Music Box, 218 E State St, Rockford
7:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Little Science Storytime →
Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit
10:00 am
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Wildlife Drawing with Pete →
Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit
11:15 am
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JP Sports Baseball Tournament
Atwood Center
Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
5:00 pm
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RPD Men & Coed Soccer Leagues
Atwood Center
Indoor Sports Center
5:30 pm
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Raptors vs Team Chicago UWS Tier 2 Women's Game
Atwood Center
Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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International Soccer League
Atwood Center
Mercyhealth Sportscore One
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Harlem Consolidated School District #122 posted a job opening for Pool Operator/Custodian in Machesney Park. Apply here.
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The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Machesney Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Machesney Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Loves Park
- Loves Park senior living facility set to open, tours begin next week, move-ins later this month (mystateline.com)
- Get Printing with Fresh Printz of Loves Park! (mystateline.com)
- Aurora man charged with causing death of 3-year-old with special needs from Loves Park (wifr.com)
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Ok Machesney Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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