First Community Credit Union Announces New Chief Financial Officer

First Community Credit Union (FirstCCU) is pleased to announce that Amy Tincher will be joining the Executive Team as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 22nd. Mrs. Tincher has 20 years of finance and accounting experience with a community bank in Rock County. Amy has knowledge with budgeting, financial reporting, audit, operations and accounting. Her most recent role was Chief Financial … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR EXCEEDS $100K IN LIFETIME DONATIONS TO THE AGMA FOUNDATION

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, is pleased to share that a recent gift of $2,500 pushed the lifetime personal and corporate donations to the AGMA Foundation to more than $100,000. Established in 1994, the AGMA Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to bettering the gear manufacturing industry through four pillars: scholarship, workforce development, education, … Read More

American Modern Roofing changes name to Honeybee Roofing

American Modern Roofing changes name to Honeybee Roofing Roscoe, IL – American Modern Roofing has officially changed its name to Honeybee Roofing, LLC! After much thought, planning and effort – we are so excited to release this new name and brand to the stateline community! Honeybees are known for their commitment to working together to take care of their hive, and Honeybee Roofing … Read More

NorthPointe Birth Center Welcomes First Baby

Beloit Health System is thrilled to announce the arrival of its first baby born at the NorthPointe Birth Center. Baby boy Ivan James, weighing 8 pounds 7.5 ounces and measuring 21 inches, was born on March 4, 2024 at 3:45 pm to Josh and Britnie Danielson. Both baby and mother are healthy and happy. NorthPointe Birth Center, which started seeing … Read More

Kim Hansen Joins FNBT

Beloit, WI, November 24, 2023 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to welcome Kim Hansen as Branch Manager of the Elkhorn branch location. With four decades of banking experience, Kim joins FNBT with a wealth of knowledge and a strong educational foundation.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has graduated from both the Commercial Lending … Read More

Beloit Memorial Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

(BELOIT, WI) November 8, 2023 – Beloit Memorial Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Beloit Memorial Hospital was the only hospital to receive the “A” rating in South Central Wisconsin and North Central Illinois. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” … Read More

FNBT Welcomes Two New Members to its Credit Services Team

Beloit, WI, November 21, 2023 –First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its credit services team, Kerry Fox and Dan Kennedy. Kerry Fox, who joined FNBT in September 2023 as Vice President and Credit Manager, brings over 25 years of financial services expertise to her new role. Her responsibilities include overseeing credit … Read More

American Modern Roofing Supports CYT Rockford’s Production of “The Lion King Jr” in Rockton, IL

American Modern Roofing is proud to support and celebrate the performance of Disney’s The Lion King Jr, by Christian Youth Theater, at the Hononegah High School Performing Arts Center. The Rockford chapter of CYT Chicago is led by a fantastic team of Directors and Coordinators, and strives to instill the values of Character, Service and Excellence in the lives of the youth who take classes … Read More

OSF HealthCare Welcomes New General Surgery PA

OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new general surgery physician’s assistant to its staff to better serve the community of Rockford and surrounding areas. The addition of Kayla Sojka, PA, will ensure increased access for patients in need of general surgery at OSF Medical Group – Surgery, 5668 East State Street, Ste. 1000, Rockford, IL. Kayla Sojka received a … Read More

Steven Johnson Joins M3 as Account Executive

Steven Johnson joins M3 Insurance as an account executive specializing in employee benefits placement and service. In this role, Johnson consults with clients to design and implement successful benefit programs. In doing so, he helps them manage their population’s unique risks and curate the right benefits offerings to meet their evolving needs. Before joining M3, Johnson gained over 13 years … Read More