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
Announcing the Recipient of the George and Barbara Fell Award to be presented at NLI’s Annual Dinner
Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce that Don Miller will receive the 2020 George and Barbara Fell Award at their Annual Dinner on March 24, 2020. Don is known for his 27 years of leadership at Severson Dells Nature Center in Rockford and for connecting thousands of children and adults to nature through education and inspirational experiences leading … Read More
Beloit Health System Welcomes Two Leap Year Babies of 2020
Beloit Health System is pleased to welcome two leap year babies, an infant boy and infant girl, also known as a “leaplings.” A leap year is a year in which an extra day is added to the calendar, synchronizing it with the seasons. Staff at Beloit Memorial Hospital celebrated leap year by wearing stickers that read, “We LEAP to … Read More
WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASA Program Presents “Change a Child’s Story” Dinner Auction, March 26, 2020
Rockford, IL – The Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program will host “Change a Child’s Story” Dinner Auction on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be at Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, Il. Tickets are $75. All proceeds will be used to recruit and train additional volunteers to work with … Read More
First National Bank and Trust to Host 16 Free Shred Days in 2020
First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) has announced plans to host 16 free shred days in 2020. Paper Recovery will be on hand to ensure secure destruction of paper documents containing personal information. This free service, open to all community members, will be available from 9:00 am until noon on the following dates: Saturday, April 4 – FNBT branch located at 1882 … Read More