OSF HealthCare Offers Drive-Thru Flu Vaccines

OSF HealthCare is once again offering a convenient way for you to get a flu shot through its drive-thru flu shot clinic. Beginning Wednesday, September 27, patients 18 and older can schedule an appointment to get their flu shot at our drive-thru flu clinic at OSF Medical Group – Primary Care located at 698 Featherstone Road in Rockford. The clinic … Read More

OSF HealthCare Welcomes New Pulmonology Specialist

OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new pulmonology specialist to its staff to better serve the community of Rockford and surrounding areas. The addition of Mirza Ali, MD, will ensure increased access for patients in need of pulmonology care at OSF Medical Group – Lung & Pulmonology, 535 Roxbury Road, Rockford, IL, 61107. Dr. Ali received a Bachelor’s degree … Read More

Beloit Health System Announces Expansion of NorthPointe Surgery Center Services

Beloit Health System (BHS) is pleased to announce the partnership with Rockford Nephrology Associates (RNA) to provide a new service at our NorthPointe Surgery Center. Because of the partnership with RNA, the NorthPointe Surgery Center will be able to provide placement of Dialysis Catheters for our patients. Two physicians from RNA, Dr. Ahmed & Dr. Maynard are specialized in the … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR TO EXHIBIT AT MOTION + POWER TECHNOLOGY EXPO IN DETROIT

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, will be exhibiting Motion + Power Technology Expo October 17-19, 2023, in Detroit. Owned by the American Gear Manufacturers Association, partnered with the National Fluid Power Association, and co-located with Heat Treating Society & IMAT 2023, MPT Expo aims to connect manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers across motion power, … Read More

Savant Wealth Management Leads Accounting Today’s List of 2023 Billion-Dollar Wealth Magnets

ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 13, 2023) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment advisor (RIA), ranked number one on Accounting Today’s annual list of Billion-Dollar Wealth Magnets, announced June 6. The publication’s 17th annual ranking of integrated CPA and wealth management firms by assets under management (AUM) received submissions from more than 200 firms. Savant did not pay to participate in the ranking. Last … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR HIRES CHRIS HART AS SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Roscoe, IL (June 7, 2023) – Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to announce the hire of Chris Hart as Supplier Quality Engineer. Some of his responsibilities in this role include conducting supplier audits and on-site visits, issuing corrective actions to suppliers, and working to improve the partnerships with all our suppliers. “Chris was … Read More

3rd ANNUAL PULLING FOR HOSPICE EVENT BENEFITTING BELOIT REGIONAL HOSPICE

BELOIT, WI. (June 5, 2023) — The third annual “Pulling for Hospice” Fundraiser will be held this Sunday, June 11, 11am-3pm. Teams of 8-10 will compete to see who can pull a decommissioned fire truck 75 feet the fastest. All proceeds from the event will benefit Beloit Regional Hospice. Come and cheer on the teams! This family friendly event will … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR RECEIVES NADCAP ACCREDITATION FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION

Roscoe, IL (May 31, 2023) – Forest City Gear has received Nadcap certification through PRI to conduct magnetic particle inspection (MPI) onsite. MPI is a nondestructive test for detecting surface and shallow subsurface discontinuities. “MPI is how we can ensure that parts are not being overheated and cracked during the manufacturing process,” said Jake Childers, Forest City Gear’s nondestructive testing technician. “This is … Read More