Rockford Hero Rumble, Polio Walk and mayor's recap

  SEGMENT #1:  Rockford Rotary International Polio Walk at RVC Lynn Momberger and Beth Costa-Bland of Rotary Rockford and Rotary Loves Park discuss the Inaugural Polio Walk Saturday, October 24th at 10am at Rock Valley College Mulford Entrance. The free event is to bring awareness of Polio in the…

Coronado turning 100, GiGi's gala and mayor's update

  SEGMENT #1:  Rockford RAVE Projects AGM Doug Johnson about BMO/Coronado/Davis Park Assistant General Manager Doug Johnson discusses the challenges and benefits of booking talent, renting for use, and community events held at the BMO Center, The Coronado Theatre and the upcoming Davis Park Pavil…

Rockford airport's 80th anniversary, Gigi's gala

  SEGMENT #1:  Chicago Rockford International Airport Executive Director Zack Oakley  In this segment, Executive Director Zack Oakley outlines the plans for the 80th Anniversary of operating the airport in Rockford, what new destinations are in the works for 2027, the cargo growth in Rockford, an…

Booking at the BMO Center, fighting hunger, and Scarecrows on Parade

  SEGMENT No. 1: Northern Illinois Food Bank Chris Fisher and Katy Heraty Chris and Katy recap the success of the Fight Hunger, Spark Change event in April and why it took so long to account for results and how the results of $160,000 can buy $1.1 Million Dollars in food for their neighbors. Sol…

Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $160K through summer campaign

Christine Fisher and Katie Heraty of Northern Illinois Food Bank join Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about this year's Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign.

WWII Days return to Midway Village Museum

  SEGMENT #1: “Rockford Walk to End ALZ” September 26  Director Taylor Adolphson Organizer Taylor Adolphson outlines the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday, September 26th at SportScore One. She outlines the who, what, where, when and whys, and talks about early detection is the key. Early s…

Rock House Kids gets 'Real,' a 90s gala and Rockford airport anniversary

  SEGMENT #1:  Rock House Kids “Real” Event Executive Director Dee Lacny In this segment, Executive Director Dee Lacny outlines their annual fundraiser “RHK Real” September 17th at Tebala Events Center. The mission of Rock House is outlined, the event specifics, and where the proceeds from this f…

Acting mayor's first week, 'Building Beloit' and upcoming art fair

  SEGMENT #1:  Rockford Art Museum Executive Director Carrie Johnson  The 78th Annual Greenwich Village Art Fair hosted by The Rockford Art Museum is Sept. 19-20 at the Riverfront Museum Park. Rockford Art Museum Executive Director Carrie Johnson outlines why the fair is such a staple of the comm…

A firefighter's reason for the Hero Climb

  SEGMENT #1: Assistant Chief Andrew Schultz Win-Bur-Sew Fire Dept.  / Hero Climb In this episode, the Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Schultz of the Win-Bur-Sew Fire Department discusses his involvement with Hero Climb 2026.  He outlines why he does it, how to get involved, and why Win-Bur-Sew Fire …

This Week in the Stateline 08-23-26

  SEGMENT #1:  SUPERHERO CENTER Jim Taylor The Superhero Center for Autism in Loves Park is having a FUN RUN September 20th at Doty Park in Belvidere from 3-5 pm. Director Jim Taylor outlines the FunRun, what the Superhero Center for Autism is and how members of the community can utilize the faci…