The Stateline Chamber has officially announced the finalists for The Stateline Honors, its newly launched awards program designed to recognize excellence across the Stateline region without the click-farming and popularity contests common in other community award systems. After an open public nomination period throughout December, finalists have been selected across 24 categories spanning leadership, community service, general business, industry excellence, … Read More
Local Company Looks Back on 20 Years of Roofing, Community Support, and Legacy
When Jim Stringham started APEX General Contracting nearly two decades ago, he wasn’t just starting a business. He was laying the foundation for a mission. A mission to serve, to restore, and to build something greater than just homes and buildings. Today, that mission has transformed into one of the most trusted names in roofing and restoration, reaching across states, … Read More
First Community Credit Union Launches Food Drive to Support Local Families
This holiday season, First Community Credit Union (FirstCCU) is inviting its members and the community to come together in the spirit of giving through its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, running from November 5 through November 30. The campaign is a chance to make a meaningful difference for families facing food insecurity, including those impacted by the recent government shutdown. Donation … Read More
Congressman LaHood Grant Opportunity Updates
Good evening, Below is a list of upcoming federal grant opportunities that may be of interest to your county, city, town, village or organization. You may also find information about these grants by visiting www.grants.gov. Please request letters at least 5 business days before they are needed. If you know of anyone who would like to be added to our … Read More
9,294 SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY ONE SINGLE ‘SHOP LOCAL’ EVENT
Thousands of shoppers will converge on northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin once again for the fall edition of the popular Vintage Shop Hop on Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4, 2025. The event is a self-guided road trip for vintage and antique lovers in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin region to satisfy their ‘vintage’ addiction and support small … Read More
43 years of service – Cancer Benefit for DC Brian Kunce
On Saturday October 11th we will be hosting a Cancer Benefit for Deputy Chief Brian Kunce. Brian has served our Winnebago / Boone Co. community for over 43 years, protecting lives, mentoring firefighters, and making a lasting impact on everyone who knows him. Unfortunately, Brian is now facing the biggest battle of his life—his fight against Stage 4 cancer. We … Read More
Congressman LaHood Grant Opportunity Updates
Please find below upcoming federal grant opportunities that may be of interest to your county, city, town, village or organization. You may also find information about these grants by visiting www.grants.gov. Please request letters at least 5 business days before they are needed. If you know of anyone who would like to be added to our grant announcements, please email us … Read More
Next Generation Wireless Donates $44k to Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Marketing Record-Breaking Year of Giving
Next Generation Wireless (NGW), an Authorized Agent of UScellular, is proud to announce a donation of $44,000 to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation, setting a new fundraising record for the organization in its 20+ years of involvement with the annual holiday charity. This year’s donation is double the amount raised in 2023, reflecting an outpouring of support … Read More
Beloit Health System to Re-Present Certificate of Need Application for NorthPointe Campus Expansion in January Following Denial
On October 29, 2024 , the Beloit Health System presented its application for a Certificate of Need (CON) permit to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to establish a NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital. While the proposal did not achieve the six votes required for approval, it will be reconsidered at the next Board meeting in January 2025. The proposal … Read More
NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital Proposal
BELOIT, WI. (Sept 20, 2024) – Beloit Health System is proposing the establishment of a new Neighborhood Hospital at its NorthPointe Health and Wellness Campus in Roscoe, Illinois, which has proudly been serving as a cornerstone of the Stateline Community for over 15 years. This initiative aims to strengthen local healthcare services and elevate patient outcomes by addressing several critical … Read More