ROCKFORD What is billed as an unprecedented summer extended-learning initiative to help Rockford area students rebound from the academic and emotional challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic was unveiled Tuesday at Washington Park Community Center, 3617 Delaware St.
The program, called Live, Learn, Play, combines educational curriculum with recreational programs to help prepare students for college and careers.
The city of Rockford, Alignment Rockford, the Rockford Park District and Rockford Public Schools are collaborating with more than 30 community partners to merge academic support into existing programs throughout the city.
“It’s important that we continue to try new creative things and collaborate in new ways to keep this era of youth and teens active and engaged, especially during the summer time,” Rockford Park District Operations Director Danielle Potter said. “Here at Washington Park, youth and teens who will be attending our summer camp will take part in learnin
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With all of the serious coming from every possible angle in town, it s great to see Mayor Tom McNamara get out and have some fun. Just how much fun did you have there, Mr. Mayor? :)
I m a big fan of these guys, and I have posted other episodes to the 96.7 The Eagle website. The fellas travel across the country for great eats when you are high, but do quite a few episodes here in Rockford.
This episode brings the guys, Jilla and Ricky to Sisters Thai Cafe in downtown Rockford. While Mayor Tom isn t fully participating, (or is he) Mr. McNamara shows a light hearted, fun side that maybe you have never seen before. His knowledge of the community and local restaurants is pretty intense. The mayor talks a bit about applying for grants and state funding to help the restaurant industry in Rockford. His pride of community and local businesses is very obvious in this clip.
ROCKFORD A global aerospace company is announcing plans to add up to 250 maintenance technician jobs at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.
AAR Corp. has signed a multiyear agreement to perform airframe maintenance on United Airlines’ narrow-body aircraft fleet at AAR’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at RFD.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with United Airlines and the city of Rockford,” AAR President and CEO John Holmes said in a news release. “We began operations in Rockford four years ago and have built a track record of solid performance. We are very proud to have secured this long-term contract with United.”
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A major airline will now service many of its planes in Rockford.
A-A-R Corporation announced Thursday that United Airlines will use A-A-R’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Chicago Rockford International Airport as a maintenance hub. The site will handle the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet and other aircraft. The service agreement runs through 2025. A-A-R says it will bring 250 new jobs to the region.
Local and state officials applauded the contract. Mayor Tom McNamara, Illinois U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos, and Illinois U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin said that it represents an important investment in the facility and the Rockford area.
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