STATELINE CELEBRATES NEW BLACKHAWK BANK ROSCOE BANKING CENTER

On February 26, Blackhawk Bank, along with the Stateline Chamber and Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce, dedicated the new Roscoe Banking Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Numerous bank representatives, public officials and chamber members were present to officially mark the opening of the new Banking Center located at 5506 Clayton Circle, Roscoe, IL 61073. The building, home to former … Read More

Mayor Tom McNamara – Keynote Speaker

News Release – Mayor Tom McNamara – Keynote Speaker – 2HB HR & Benefits Seminar – New Session Added – Officer Joe Drought Workplace Violence Prevention and Response. When: Tuesday March 5, 2019 – Seminar Runs from 8-Noon.  Mayor scheduled for approximately 9:30 a.m. Where: Radisson Convention Center – 200 S. Bell School Rd., Rockford   Mayor Tom McNamara will … Read More

BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM EMPLOYEES TO BE HONORED

On Tuesday, February 19 at 3:00pm in the Beloit Memorial Auditorium, 21 Beloit Health System employees will be honored for their exemplary service to our patients, family members, and their fellow employees. During the event, one employee will be selected to attend a special program at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida. The event is part of the Values Initiative, … Read More

LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS TO HOST PUBLIC DISCUSSION LED BY NATIONAL ADVOCATE FOR TRANSFORMING END-OF-LIFE CARE

OSF HealthCare, Mercyhealth and SwedishAmerican are pleased to host Dr. Jessica Zitter for a free community discussion surrounding end-of-life care on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford (1601 Parkview Avenue).   Dr. Zitter is a critical care physician and national advocate for transforming end-of-life care in America. She is the author of the … Read More

CFNIL Grant 2019

Macktown Living History in Rockton, IL is proud to announce that it has received an $18,366.49 grant for “Lessons From Our Pioneer Past”.  The grant was awarded by the Jon W. Lundin Preservation Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois’ Community Grants Program. “Lessons From Our Pioneer Past” is a project designed to make living history programming possible in … Read More

Jakob Loescher Named Severson Dells Board Vice President

Savant Capital Management, an independent, nationally-recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, is pleased to announce that Financial Advisor Jakob Loescher has been named vice president of Severson Dells board of directors. The non-profit organization has been connecting people to nature for more than 40 years.   “I am a proud member of the Severson Dells board of directors and look forward to … Read More

Wall-Breaking Ceremony for Vision Clinic Expansion at Center for Sight & Hearing

Rockford, ILL — Friday, February 1, 2019 at 12:00pm the Center for Sight & Hearing will host a Wall-Breaking Ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the Vision Clinic. Participants will have an opportunity to take part in fun wall-breaking photos with hard hats, sledge hammers, etc. Refreshments will be served. Why Expand? Over the past four years the Vision Clinic … Read More

Triple Crown Baseball Hits HOMERUN With Record Setting Ribbon Cutting Attendance

2 former professional baseball players are investing into the local community with a brand new baseball training facility in South Beloit. Joe & Robert Bennie, owners of Triple Crown Baseball, celebrated with a Grand Opening celebration on January 16th. The event featured a record setting 120+ attendees. We’ve never seen this kind of attendance at a Grand Opening or Ribbon … Read More

Love YOUR Library

Love YOUR Library By Linda Blair North Suburban Library District Public Relations Love is in the air this February at North Suburban Library District (NSLD). NSLD will be celebrating National “Love Your Library” Month with a host of fun activities and special offers. Try NSLD’s digital services, attend a free program or catch up on some great reads. NSLD offers … Read More