13 News Today Meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer to join WGN in Chicago

13 News Today Meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer to join WGN in Chicago   ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) – 13 News Today meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer will be joining “WGN Morning News” in Chicago at the end of May.   Kolkmeyer, a Rockford-native, has served as the morning show meteorologist at 13 WREX since August 2014. She was a part of two Emmy Award-winning … Read More

SwedishAmerican to Hold Caring Canines Therapy Dog Summer Auditions

Are you certified as a therapy dog team? If not, are you willing to pursue it? Would you enjoy visiting patients and staff at SwedishAmerican facilities? If you responded “yes” to these questions, you should consider having your dog become a SwedishAmerican Caring Canine. SwedishAmerican will be holding auditions for membership on the Caring Canines therapy dog team on Thursday, … Read More

Cornerstone Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Local Students

Cornerstone Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Local Students   FREEPORT, IL – Cornerstone Credit Union proudly announces the recipients of their 2017 Founders’ Scholarships: Emily Diffenderfer, Orangeville High School; Heather Musser, Stockton High School; and Priscila Castillo, Sterling High School. Each will receive a $5,000 scholarship in graduated payments over four years to encourage degree completion. “A solid education enables … Read More

SwedishAmerican to Celebrate its 106th Anniversary

SwedishAmerican to Celebrate its 106th Anniversary & Host Founder’s Week Activities, June 4 – 9   SwedishAmerican Hospital was founded on June 6, 1911. To celebrate and honor its 106th anniversary, SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, is hosting a week-long celebration, June 4 – 9. On Sunday, June 4 from 1 – 4 PM, the SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center … Read More

SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center to Host National Cancer Survivor Day Event

SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center to Host National Cancer Survivor Day Event, June 4               SwedishAmerican’s Regional Cancer Center’s mission is to provide compassionate, supportive, comprehensive cancer care for our community. The Center does just that and is honored to host National Cancer Survivor Day, an event that is held globally on the first Sunday in June. All cancer survivors … Read More

Savant Capital Management CEO is a Sought-After Speaker

Savant Capital Management CEO is Sought-After Speaker on Business Succession Planning and M&A for Financial Advisory Firms Brodeski Speaks at Barron’s and Forbes Events   ROCKFORD, IL (May 4, 2017) – Following the successful acquisition and integration of five financial advisory firms during the past five years,Savant Capital Management CEO Brent Brodeski has become a recognized thought leader and sought-after … Read More

Blackhawk Appoints Woyner Human Resources VP

BLACKHAWK APPOINTS WOYNER HUMAN RESOURCES VP May 3, 2017 (Beloit, WI and Rockford, IL) – Jeanine Woyner has joined Blackhawk Bank as Vice President, Human Resources.  With over 16 years of experience in employee relations, labor law compliance, organizational development, and strategic initiatives, Jeanine has been at the forefront of Human Resource initiatives that have promoted organizational growth and has … Read More

SwedishAmerican Welcomes UW Health Pediatric Cardiologist

SwedishAmerican Welcomes UW Health Pediatric Cardiologist Margaret Greco, MD   SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health is pleased to announce it is bringing pediatric cardiovascular medicine to Rockford. Dr. Margaret Greco, UW Health Pediatric Cardiologist, will see patients in the Renaissance Pavilion, 1340 Charles Street, Suite 300. Dr. Greco is a faculty of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine … Read More