This Week in the Stateline 05-24-26

  SEGMENT #1: Oscar Mike Foundation Screening of Sum Function Movie May 30th  In this segment, Oscar Mike Founder Noah Currier has created a documentary on disabled Veterans that is winning awards around the country. The Rockford movie debut is Saturday, May 30th at Hard Rock and the proceeds ben…

This Week in the Stateline 05-17-26

  SEGMENT #1: Juneteenth Organizer Tommy Meeks and Geno Iafrate of Hard Rock Casino  In this segment, we outline the plans for Juneteenth 2026 in Rockford with Tommy Meeks, the organizer of Juneteenth on June 19th which includes a $19 concert ticket to experience “Cameo” at the Hard Rock Casino. …

McNamara on Hard Rock hotel bonds, new TIF and music fest

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about a proposal to issue bonds for the Hard Rock Casino Rockford hotel, a proposed TIF district and RockYard Music Fest. 

Rockford City Market readies for 17th season

Rachel Larson and Zoe Altamore join Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about this year's Rockford City Market. 

This Week in the Stateline 05-10-26

  SEGMENT #1: ARC of Winn, Boone & Ogle County Amy Newell and Sherry Freeman   In this segment, Amy Newell and Sherry Freeman of The ARC outline the summer programs through a grant from the Howard Trust Grant, as well as summer plans for July and more. Also they outline July being Disability Awar…

This Week in the Stateline 05-03-26

  SEGMENT #1: President/CEO of Community Foundation of NW Ill Michelle DeHaven    In this segment, Michelle outlines the ways individuals can donate to help tornado victims of NorthWest Illinois, specifically LENA Illinois after the EF2 tornado destroyed half of the town on April 17th. The Commu…

This Week in the Stateline 04-26-26

  SEGMENT #1: CARS AND COFFEE In this segment, Anna Struven from Cars and Coffee Rockford outlines the monthly car show, how to get involved and how to donate prizes. She also invites other car clubs to participate and get involved. It is free to attend and information is always shared on their F…

This Week in the Stateline 04-19-26

  SEGMENT #1: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford 5K Dash for Down Syndrome In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines this year’s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome event at Roscoe Middle School Saturday, April 25th starting at 9am. The show outlines how to sign up, where the proceeds from the eve…

This Week in the Stateline 04-12-26

  SEGMENT #1: SUPERHERO CENTER FOR AUTISM Jim Taylor  In this segment, Jim Taylor Communications Director for Superhero Center outlines the concept of the center for families and those with Autism. In addition, he outlines their upcoming Marquade Ball coming April 18th at Embassy Suites. He also …

Carrie Johnson talks about 10th year of Art in Bloom

Carrie Johnson, executive director and chief curator of the Rockford Art Museum, talks with Steve Summers about the 10th year of Art in Bloom, which is coming up April 16-19.