This Week in the Stateline 06-21-26

  SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago Boone and Ogle Country Amy and Sherry Executive Director Amy Newell and Sherry from The ARC discuss the plans for July which is Disability Pride Awareness Month. In addition to the programs and sessions planned for July, they outline the Inaugural Puzzle Buildin…

This Week in the Stateline 06-14-26

  SEGMENT #1: KNIB Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Committee Jean  Communication Director Jean outlines and discusses the plans for the KNIB Medical Collection Drive June 20th in South Beloit and at Loves Park City Hall Grounds from 9am till 12Noon. Medicals will be properly disposed of and not …

This Week in the Stateline 06-07-26

  SEGMENT #1: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell Executive Director Ted O’Donnell discusses the plans for the 4th of July Celebration in Rockford which costs $75,000 this year in honor of the 250th Celebrations of America.  He is looking for donations, and sponsors and outlines the plan…

Preparing for Rockford's 4th of July fireworks celebrating America's 250th

Ted O'Donnell joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about plans for a 250th anniversary fireworks show in Rockford. 

This Week in the Stateline 05-31-26

  SEGMENT #1: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten  In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the summer programs for children available to help facilitate education through art. Kids can sign up at ArtsForEveryone.com. She also outlines …

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…