ROCKFORD, IL – Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce the first-ever Family Nature Adventures, an opportunity to connect and engage with nature through a series of 13 free guided activities with topics ranging from water to archaeology, pollinators to mammals and soils to seeds. Anyone can discover the outdoors together in their backyard, local park or nature preserve … Read More
Cornerstone Credit Union donates $21,000 to Community Organizations
FREEPORT, IL – Cornerstone Credit Union (CCU) was a recipient of a $20,000 grant as part of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s (FHLB) COVID-19 Relief Program, designed to support its member institutions and the communities they serve in Illinois and Wisconsin directly impacted by the current pandemic. An additional $1,000 was donated through an employee fundraiser lead by … Read More
BHS CELEBRATES BELOIT RESIDENT IN SUCCESSFUL COVID RELEASE
BELOIT, WI. (May 19, 2020) – It was an emotional family reunion today at Beloit Health System (BHS) as a recovered COVID-19 patient was released after a 28-day stay and greeted by her family and applauded by BHS healthcare heroes. Takeisha Walker, 42, is a local resident and has lived in Beloit her entire life. She is a mother of two … Read More
FNBT Announces Officer Promotion & Addition to Mortgage Banking Team
Beloit, WI, May 4, 2020 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following officer promotion and addition to the mortgage banking team. Angie Baskin has been promoted Customer Support Manager and Officer. Baskin started at FNBT in December 2017 as the teller supervisor at the Beloit-Madison Road branch and moved to the customer support department in August 2019. Now … Read More
Hononegah to Submit Proposal for Rock Valley College Advanced Technology Center Project
Hononegah Community High School Board votes to respond to Rock Valley College’s Request for Proposal. Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit leaders sign on in support. Building on the success of its architectural award-winning Fieldhouse, Hononegah Community High School District #207 (HCHS) will submit a proposal to build the Rock Valley College Advanced Technology Center on land owned by the school … Read More
Village Offers Boost to Local Economy Through Social Media Giveaway
$1,700 in gift cards from Machesney Park businesses to be awarded through Destination Machesney Program MACHESNEY PARK, IL (April 3, 2020) – In effort to support Machesney Park businesses during the coronavirus, the Village is hosting a Gift Card Giveaway through its Destination Machesney social media sites. As a no-purchase-necessary contest, the giveaway offers a chance to win one of … Read More
BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES TELEHEALTH IS NOW AVAILABLE
Telehealth is now available for Beloit Health System providers. As part of Beloit Health Systems response and preparation to Covid-19, this technology ensures ongoing access to care, while supporting important social distancing measures set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Providers will be able to use everyday health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies to … Read More
BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM: NEW VISITOR RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
NO VISITORS ALLOWED BELOIT, WI. (March 20, 2020) – In an abundance of caution and until further notice, Beloit Health System has activated the next level of visitor restrictions to protect the health and safety of our patients, staff and community. In the context of Rock County’s second confirmed case of COVID-19 today, BHS has implemented a No … Read More
Beloit Health System Reports First Positive COVID-19 Case
BELOIT, WI. (March 20, 2020) – A patient, tested by Beloit Health System, was positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient was tested in the Health System’s freestanding Testing Center designed to limit exposure to staff and other patients. The patient is currently in isolation at home and is recovering. “We are taking every step necessary to protect the health, … Read More
Edward Jones: Support for community is a top priority
In today’s challenging times, Edward Jones financial advisors are thinking about the health of their clients, their families and their colleagues, what’s happening in their communities and the effect of Covid-19 on the markets. “Most importantly, we want everyone to know we’re taking steps to protect the health and well-being of our clients, associates, families and communities,” Lea Evers, AAMS®, CRPS® says. … Read More