ROCKFORD, Ill. – Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the world and thriving regional passenger airport, is celebrating its 75th year in 2021. In honor of this distinct milestone, RFD will be giving away 75 airline vouchers through December 2021 and kicking off a social media engagement campaign. RFD Today RFD is located 68 miles northwest of … Read More
New Study: Half of Parents Think Remote Learning Negatively Impacted Their Child
ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 16, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic created a tumultuous landscape in education for students and teachers who juggled the everchanging in-person, remote and hybrid learning models. These unexpected barriers led UScellular to commit $100,000 to DonorsChoose to support teachers and their students this summer to help them prepare for the next school year. DonorsChoose is a non-profit organization that connects public … Read More
FNBT Announces Promotions
Beloit, WI, June 11, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following changes within the Customer Support and Loan Operations teams. Angie Baskin is transitioning to Assistant Vice President Loan Operations Manager. Angie started at FNBT in December 2017 as the teller supervisor at the Beloit-Madison Road branch and moved to the customer support department as manager … Read More
BHS ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT, NOMMO DONALD
BELOIT, WI. (June 11, 2021) — BHS welcomes Nommo Donald, who joined Beloit Health System on June 7, 2021, as Vice President. Ms. Donald will provide Administrative coverage and support for CardioVascular Services, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Laboratory/Pulmonary Care/EEG and the NorthPointe Campus. Ms. Donald received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Organizational Management from Wilberforce … Read More
BBB Accreditation
With over 20 years of Banking and Processing experience with an emphasis in Commercial Banking, we understand the challenges that business owners face when searching for the best payment solutions to fit their needs. Throughout our many years integrating Merchant Services for businesses, we witnessed a disconnect between Merchant Service products and high-level customer service. We knew that by prioritizing … Read More
GOODWILL OPENS NEW DONATION EXPRESS IN ROSCOE
Roscoe, IL – Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois opened a new Donation Express on Wednesday, June 9th with doors opening at 8:00 AM. The Donation Express is located at 4682 E. Rockton Road in Roscoe and will offer fast, convenient drop off service with a drive up, drop off, drive off concept. Donation Express will be open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM … Read More
The First Chamber Games Event Winner
On June 6th, teams came together for some intense outdoor field day competition. The first meeting of these teams proved to be the clash of the Titans we all expected and everyone brought their A-team. The competitions were: an egg race, potato sack race, relay race, water ballon toss, cup-by-cup, and tug of war. At the end of the day … Read More
Senator Durbin, State/Local Leaders Recognize Most Recent Accomplishments, Partnerships and Economic Development at RFD
ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 1, 2021) – Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) officials were joined today by Senator Dick Durbin and other state and local leaders at a news conference to recognize and celebrate the most recent projects and accomplishments the airport has achieved, further enhancing growth and economic opportunities within the region. At the news conference, leaders celebrated RFD’s numerous initiatives that have … Read More
Senator Durbin, State/Local Leaders to Recognize/Celebrate RFD’s Most Recent Accomplishments
What: Officials with the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will host Senator Dick Durbin and other state/local elected leaders to celebrate the airport’s current projects and recent accomplishments. Leaders will celebrate the Airport’s new international cargo center, the AAR/United Airlines partnership and a $19 million ramp expansion. When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 11:45 a.m. Where: AAR Corporation – 6150 Cessna Drive … Read More
FNBT Announces Promotions
Beloit, WI, May 26, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following changes within the Small Business, Credit, and Retail departments. Stephanie Lawton is transitioning to Vice President Credit Administration. With more than 10 years of banking experience, much of which has been focused on small business and commercial portfolio management, Stephanie worked closely with the retail … Read More