SwedishAmerican Announces Grant

SwedishAmerican Foundation Announces $150,000 Caring For Our Community Grant Program   The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it will award grants totaling $150,000 through its new Caring For Our Community grant program. The Foundation will provide financial support to not-for-profit organizations, particularly those that complement the SwedishAmerican Foundation mission and vision, making the Rockford region a healthier and more … Read More

SwidishAmerican to Host Free Informative Event

SwedishAmerican to Host FREE Informative Event on Common Foot Problems   Are your feet ready for summer? If you’re interested in learning more about common foot problems, you won’t want to miss this informative presentation from SwedishAmerican Podiatrist Syeda Roshan, DPM. She will discuss athletes foot, fungal nails and more. The presentation will take place on Thursday, March 30 at … Read More

Savant Capital Management Reaches Important Milestone

Savant Capital Management Reaches Important Milestone   ROCKFORD, IL (March 15, 2017) – Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, IL, with 12 offices in three states, has hit another important milestone in the firm’s 30-year history. Today, the firm announced it has reached $5 billion in assets under management (AUM).   Savant set a … Read More

Savant Capital Management Named One of Chicago’s Best Financial Advisors

Savant Capital Management Named One of Chicago’s Best Financial Advisors Firm recognized for the second straight year Savant Capital Management, a nationally recognized fee-only wealth management firm with 12 offices in three states, announced today it has been named one of the Top 9 Best Financial Advisors in Chicago for the second consecutive year. The selection process was conducted by … Read More

Crusader Community Health to be Recognized

On February 10th, Crusader Community Health will be recognized with the 2016 Center of Excellence award by the national Dental Management firm Liberty Dental Plan. Joining Liberty Dental for the presentation will be Dr. Jason Grinter, Kathy Olson (Crusader Dental Director), and members of her team with Crusader Dental, and Senator Dave Syverson. Date:          Friday, February 10th Time:         … Read More

Blackhawk Bank Welcomes Georgia Ruggles

Blackhawk Bank Welcomes Georgia Ruggles Belvidere, IL (February 8, 2017) Georgia Ruggles has joined Blackhawk Bank as a Personal Banker serving clients from its Belvidere Illinois office. “We’re extremely pleased to have another well-known, skilled banker on our team. Georgia possesses superior banking expertise acquired through 38 years of managing a local bank branch and being a personal banker.  She … Read More

Beloit Health System and Alliant Energy Support Clean Energy Efforts

Beloit Health System and Alliant Energy Support Clean Energy Efforts Beloit Health System is proud to support Alliant Energy’s initiative encouraging local companies to provide charging stations for electric vehicles.  (BELOIT, WI) January 27, 2017 – Owners of electric-powered vehicles can often face challenges finding available charging stations. In December, Beloit Hospital installed a Level 2, dual-prong vehicle charging station … Read More

Beloit Health System Announces Leadership Change

Beloit Health System Announces Leadership Change   Last year, Beloit Health System Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Doris Mulder, RN, BSN, MBA, CENP, announced her intention to retire in 2017. Doris first joined Beloit Health System in 1986. She became Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer in 1999 where she maintained oversight for all inpatient-nursing units, surgery, clinics, the emergency … Read More

Savant CEO Named 2017 Citizen of the Year

Savant CEO Named 2017 Citizen of the Year Brent Brodeski selected for his unequaled passion for helping others   ROCKFORD, IL (January 23, 2017) – Brent Brodeski, chief executive officer of Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, was named the Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Citizen of the Year. He received the award at the Rockford Chamber’s … Read More