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🌱 How a rookie officer became Rock Falls’ Officer of the Year

Rock Falls, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Rock Falls! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a rookie officer became Rock Falls’ Officer of the Year
  • Why a Rock Falls native helps turn Coors Field into Wrigley West

Also on today's calendar: Storytime Art Adventures in the Park - July 8th.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Along the Rock: S3 Ep 108-How a First-Year Officer Earned Rock Falls Officer of the Year (theradar.online) — A Rock Falls police officer, Garnica, recently earned the city’s Officer of the Year award in just his first year on patrol, recognizing his professionalism and community engagement. He credits corrections experience, strong mentorship, and everyday conversations with residents at Rock Falls and Sterling events for shaping his approach to policing and building trust across the Sauk Valley community.
   

• How Chicago Cubs fans turn Coors Field into Wrigley Field West, much to the displeasure of Colorado Rockies (chicagotribune.com) — A lifelong Cubs fan originally from Rock Falls, Darren Bellini, is among the many Chicago loyalists who regularly turn Denver’s Coors Field into “Wrigley Field West.” His story highlights how transplanted Illinois fans, national TV exposure, and deep family traditions help Cubs supporters dominate Rockies home games and frustrate Colorado players and diehards.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time RV Activity Attendant in Rock Falls. Apply here.
  • Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Rock Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling

  • Sterling receives River Edge Redevelopment Zone designation (shawlocal.com)
  • Sterling Park District gearing up for summer construction projects (shawlocal.com)
  • Illinois 2 Construction Update in Sterling (aroundptown.com)

Dixon

  • Farm sanctuary seeks to expand on Dixon Public School property; district officials say it's not for sale (shawlocal.com)

Ok Rock Falls! 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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