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In today's newsletter:

  • How $78 million in riverfront projects could reshape downtown Rockford
  • Where to follow every Rockford-area Week 5 high school football score
  • Why Full House's creator thinks family sitcoms will return.

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 you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 53 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 new restaurant and pub spaces at the historic News Tower and former Rever's Marina. Backed by city support and historic tax credits, these projects could reshape housing, dining, and recreation options along the Rock River over the next several years.
   

• Rockford-area scores, live updates for Week 5 of high school football (rrstar.com) — High school football fans around Rockford can follow Week 5's biggest matchups, including Guilford at Hononegah and other key conference games, with live scores and updates. The Rockford Register Star is also offering schedules, analysis, and ongoing coverage of local teams throughout the season for area sports followers.
   

• Jeff Franklin's Perspective on The Family Sitcom Era (mystateline.com) — Rockford viewers are getting a visit from Jeff Franklin, creator of "Full House," as he chats with WTVO about how the beloved sitcom began and why TV storytelling has shifted. He also shares why he believes family sitcoms will eventually make a comeback, offering nostalgic insight for fans who grew up with his shows.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Greenwich, Pec Thing among 23 things to do in the Rockford area (rrstar.com)

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  • Preparing for the worst: How Winnebago County ESDA mitigates potential disasters (mystateline.com)
  • Rockford Area Arts Council highlights milestones & 2026 goals at State of Culture event (mystateline.com)
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