Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (center), Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara (left) and Hard Rock International COO Jon Lucas smash guitars Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, during the official opening of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. (Alex T. Paschal)
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