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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

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 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

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 (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

 Beloit Health System is hosting a community education talk on Coronavirus (Covid-19): What it is and How to Prepare for it, featuring BHS Infectious Disease Specialist, Vijaya Somaraju, M.D.    Dr. Somaraju will provide an informational seminar addressing the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and will answer questions and concerns. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 4pm, located in … Read More

For the 21st time, Edward Jones is named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Magazine.  Edward Jones took the No. #7 spot on the prestigious list, the 16th year the firm has ranked in the top 10. Great Place to Work®, a global people analytics and consulting firm, analyzed responses from more than 650,000 employees … Read More

22nd Annual 2HB HR & Benefits Solutions Spring HR & Benefits Seminar features Attorney Maryjo Pirages Reynolds of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP (Keynote Speaker) and Swedish American/Better Life Wellness  Sleep Coach Megan Fiduccia, Supervisor of SwedishAmerican Health System Sleep Laboratory and Neurophysiology Department. When: Tuesday March 10, 2020 – Seminar Runs from 8 – Noon.  Legislative & Employment Law Update … Read More

First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Dave Zegunis joined the bank as a Residential Loan Originator. In his new role, Zegunis will be responsible for providing Sound Advice to consumers seeking mortgage loans, building relationships in the community, assisting borrowers with credit counseling, and finding lending programs that best fit the individual needs of homebuyers. He … Read More

Beloit Memorial Hospital and NorthPointe Health and Wellness campuses are proud to offer Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. In utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers and are also decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing.  … Read More