News & Updates

The biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the spring of 2023 have been announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization for patient safety, and OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center has been named to the list. Nearly 3,000 hospitals across the U.S. are assigned A, B, C, D and F letter grades. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious … Read More

Beloit, WI, May 04, 2023 –First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Keith McCormick has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. Keith manages existing agricultural and commercial customers in his role as Vice President Commercial Banking Officer. He works to develop new business relationships and provides sound advice for customers seeking commercial loans. Keith graduated with … Read More

Beloit, WI, May 2, 2023 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the addition of Tyler Noto as Branch Manager for the Beloit-Madison Rd location. Tyler joined the First National Bank and Trust Family in March of 2023. Before joining the bank, Tyler worked as a Branch Manager with a credit union in Rockford, Illinois. Tyler brings 15 years … Read More

ROCKFORD, Ill. (May 2, 2023) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment advisor (RIA), has acquired Chicago-based Basil Financial Group, a women-owned, fee-only RIA firm with three employees and $75.5 million in AUM, and Paragon Financial Advisors, a Columbia, S.C.-based fee-only RIA firm with two employees and $84.1 million in AUM. Both acquisitions closed on Apr. 30, and Savant … Read More

(ROCKFORD, Illinois | April 21, 2023) –The Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 East State St., is offering a free skin cancer screening from 8 to Noon on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Dermatologists from the MD SkinCenter in Rockford will check moles or lesions to determine if further medical evaluation and … Read More

Robert Sage, DPM, was elected to serve the national association representing America’s podiatrists. April 4, 2023 —Robert Sage, DPM, was elected as the newest member of the Board of Trustees of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) during its House of Delegates meeting this month in Washington, DC. “I look forward to being a part of the work of the … Read More

(Rockford, IL. | March 31, 2023) – OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new primary care physician to its staff to better serve the community of Rockford and surrounding areas. The addition of Dr. Somiya Haider, MD, on April 2, will ensure increased access for patients in need of primary care at the OSF Medical Group – Primary Care … Read More

BELOIT, IL. (March 23, 2023) — On Friday, March 24 at 1:00pm in the Beloit Memorial Auditorium, 10 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 … Read More

LOVES PARK – The Parks Kiwanis Club will host their 2023 Pork Chop Day on Saturday May 13th at the Loves Park City Hall, 100 Heart Boulevard, in Loves Park. Each meal includes a pork chop sandwich, Ole Salty’s Potato Chips, applesauce and a bottle of water. Drive through pick up is available from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets … Read More

BELOIT, WI (March 20, 2023) – Beloit Health System has passed its yearly State of Illinois inspection for Radiation and Mammography Quality Standards Act by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. This inspection reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Beloit Health System underwent an inspection by the State of Illinois. The inspection … Read More