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
IWIB Award Recipients Deserve A Round of Applause
Congratulations to the winners of the “Influential Women in Business” awards! Each of these remarkable women embodies the spirit of leadership, mentorship, and empowerment in unique ways, leaving a profound impact on their communities and industries. Over 100 professionals gathered to enjoy a break in their workday as we heard inspirational words from Whitney Martin. This luncheon is now in … 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
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
Beloit Health System Employee Recognized as Exceptional Nurse of the Year by Wisconsin Nurses Association
Beloit Health System is proud to announce that Chad Rowcliff, a nurse at Beloit Regional Hospice, has been recognized as an Exceptional Nurse of the Year by the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA). The WNA Exceptional Nurse of the Year award is given to outstanding nurses who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to their patients and profession. Chad Rowcliff, … Read More