Winnebago County Area News Briefs

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Grand music — Jea Yi performs on Mendelssohn Hall's grand pipe organ on a recent Friday. She'll be back for another free recital at noon on Friday, Feb. 26.  Performances are scheduled on the last Friday of each month. (Chronicle photo).

Grand music — Jea Yi performs on Mendelssohn Hall’s grand pipe organ on a recent Friday. She’ll be back for another free recital at noon on Friday, Feb. 26. Performances are scheduled on the last Friday of each month. (Chronicle photo).

ICEHOGS

Jersey auction to benefit Illinois Special Olympics

The Rockford IceHogs have partnered with Special Olympics, Illinois, for a Star Wars themed 17th Annual Jersey Auction game on March 20 at 4 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

The 2016 jersey theme pays homage to Star Wars with its black base and silver detailing.

Immediately after the conclusion of Rockford’s contest with the Checkers on March 20, the team will hold a live auction on the ice surface of the BMO, as fans can bid on the game-worn jerseys.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit the IceHogs Charitable Foundation. In turn, the IceHogs Charitable Foundation will donate a portion of the jersey proceeds to Special Olympics, as well as other local charities.

ROCK VALLEY

Administration names Black as next CFO

Rock Valley College administration will present Christopher “Chris” Black as their recommendation to the Board of Trustees as the college’s next Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer.

A graduate of Rock Valley College, Black holds a B.S., from Illinois State University and an M.P.A., from Indiana University.

With over 20 years in municipal finance roles, most recently as the finance director at the City of Rockford, he possesses a strong technical knowledge of government finance issues, as well as leadership experience with budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and other key areas.

“The relevant knowledge and expertise that Chris brings to Rock Valley College are tremendous,” said Mike Mastroianni, Rock Valley College president.

–Winnebago County Area News Briefs–