Our newest general membership meeting, which will now be called For the Good of the Group, invited all of our business members to the Chamber Office on Tuesday, July 17th to enjoy a casual luncheon sponsored by Toni Brown of Stepping Stones Child Care Center and Gail Daer of First National Bank & Trust. The goal of this meeting and future meetings … Read More
Stateline Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Hononegah Archery’s New Indoor Facility.
Archery is not just a job for Jeremy Oster, it is a lifelong passion that is helping him motivate and inspire individuals across the Stateline. Jeremy, President of Hononegah Archery Inc., founded Hononegah Archery to be able to share his passion and continue to make archery more accessible to all students, including those with special needs. Jeremy said, “Archery is … Read More
Beloit Memorial Hospital Begins Renovations to Enhance Front Entrance
On July 5, Beloit Health System will begin renovations to the front parking areas at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The main entrance and front parking lots will remain open during the construction. Construction will be completed in phases to ensure the availability of ample parking for patients and guests throughout the project. The first phase, which begins on July 5th, will … Read More
33 rd Annual Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing Raises More Than $70,000
The 33rd annual Ryan Jury Memorial Golf Outing, held Wednesday, June 20 at Aldeen Golf Club, raised more than $70,000, pushing total donations well over 1.3 million dollars. The outing is held each year by the Jury family in memory of their son, Ryan, who died of cancer at the age of 23 months in 1986. “Our family still cannot … Read More
Main Street Tour – Promoting Local Business
If you’ve ever spent time in Rockton, Roscoe, or South Beloit you know that we have some really neat shops. If you haven’t, then you should take a walk in this beautiful weather and check them out. On July 14th from 10am-5pm, the Stateline Chamber is hosting the Main Street Tour small business shopping event. This is a great way … Read More
Stateline Baseball Offers a Fun Summer For Area Youth
Want to have a fun summer - play recreational baseball. It used to be that simple. Nowadays there are a gazillion options for kids to play for a school team, travel team, development program, community league, or any combination of 'em all. Worst of all - the epidemic of travel baseball teams over the past 10 years has taken a ... Read More
Stateline Softball Throwdown was a Hit!
Leland Park was the center of high tension and competitiveness during the first Stateline Softball Throwdown in Roscoe. With the field set and teams warming up, the small businesses who signed up for the throwdown were quick to learn that this was no backyard game. Though winning this tournament would not lead to national bids or championship rings, it would … Read More
Oak Strength Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Gym Location
Stateline Chamber member Oak Strength hosted over 20 community members for a Business After Hours event and ribbon cutting Wednesday, June 20th at their new location in Loves Park. Adam and Heather Lane originally opened Oak Strength the summer of 2012 in Roscoe, IL. Since then their programs have grown and a new larger facility was the obvious next step. … Read More
Goldie B. Floberg CEO appointed to Illinois Quality Care Board
Goldie B. Floberg Center CEO John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, has been appointed by Governor Rauner to the Quality Care Board within the Office of Inspector General. John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, CEO of Goldie B. Floberg Center, was appointed by the Governor to serve a multi-year term on the Quality Care Board. The Board monitors and oversees the operations, policies, … Read More
Savant Capital Management Presents “Using Genealogy to Reconstruct a Life: Chasing Uncle William through the Wilds of Cyberspace”
Savant Capital Management is hosting the Ideal Perspectives event, “Using Genealogy to Reconstruct a Life: Chasing Uncle William through the Wilds of Cyberspace,” on Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at NIU Rockford, 8500 E. State Street. The event features keynote speaker Annette Burke Lyttle, a professional genealogical researcher, who will help attendees discover how to uncover their life stories. Burke Lyttle, also an educator, writer, … Read More