SEGMENT #1: Cars and Coffee Club Anna Struven and Mark Hurd This monthly car catering encourages downtown Rockford fun showing off collector cars and more at Katie’s Cup on 7th Street the 1st Saturday of every month from April thru October. SEGMENT #2: Karen Carlson GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford 5K Acceptance Race   Karen Carlson outlines the 2024 5K GiGi's Fit Acceptance Challenge May 11th at Roscoe Middle School and how to sign up, how to donate, where the money from this fundraising event goes to, and generally outlines everything GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford does for individuals with Down Syndrome in the area. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Park District Communications Coordinator Laura Gibbs Green Everything the Rockford Park District has available as Spring and Summer roll into play are touched on such as ways to get outdoors and enjoy Park District facilities are covered. In addition, Golfing, Sportscore, bike paths and the new Levings Unity Pavilion are touched upon. Since May is Mental Health Awareness, Laura Gibbs Green highlights what the Park District is doing to help make the community aware and assisting the community in health matters.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about three downtown development projects being aided by city funding. 

SEGMENT #1: Rockford Severson Dells Public Programs Coordinator Liz Wiener  Spring, outdoor fun and more are covered including the City Nature Challenge going on this weekend. Nature lovers are asked to take pictures of the environment and nature sightings and upload them to iNaturalist.com for information about what they are seeing in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle and area. Last year, Severson Dells and our area was ranked 10th in the country for use of iNaturalist.com. The fun contest for bragging rights generates interest in nature, answers to questions on nature and more.  SEGMENT #2: Rockford City Market Executive Directors Becca Bartels & Cathy McDermott  This episode features both Executive Directors discussing the past and future of one of Rockford’s premiere events in downtown. They cover the beginning and through 15 years the highs and the lows. Plus newly installed Director Becca Bartels describes the June 7th Birthday party planned for the market, and the newly created Incubator Booth featuring a new business each week. Market begins May 17th and runs through September 2024.  Go to RockfordCityMarket.com and their socials for more.  SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps three new developments with abandoned buildings in downtown thanks to a City Council Meeting this past week. He also highlights a new report from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com ranking Rockford as the top real estate market in the country. Finally, he wraps up with thoughts on this year's City Market and publicly praises Outgoing Executive Director Cathy McDermott for 15 years of service. 

SEGMENT #1: Karen Tilly Alpine Kiwanis Club  Karen Tilly of the Alpine Kiwanis Club outlines new things happening with the Kiwanis Club such as a fundraiser April 26th at Artale Co. for Wine, Beer and Spirit tasting. She also outlines where the money generated each year is distributed, and how many scholarships are handed out each year. In addition, she provides an update on the next Brat Days July 11th and 12th from a new location, the CherryVale Mall upper parking lot. All things Kiwanis are covered. SEGMENT #2: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful KNIB.ORG Corinne Sosso Education Dir  Changes this year with Earth Day Collection… Great American Cleanup Day is any day of the year you can do it. The hope is when the weather is good, more families, businesses and individuals can participate instead of waiting and missing out on one day. She also recaps the benefits of larger garbage cans in the Rockford area, and How cleaning up litter betters the area. KNIB.ORG for more details.  SEGMENT #3: Rockford Habitat for Humanity Keri Asevedo  Executive Director Keri Asevedo recaps all plans for Habitat for Humanity Rockford in 2024. She covers how to sign up for volunteer shifts, locations, needs, how the community donates, and how the Tradesmen and Tradeswomen make a difference every year. In addition, she recaps the process for selecting families and how Habitat for Humanity has changed lives in Rockford. Not just for those who receive, but those who build.

SEGMENT #1: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten  Spring ArtScene 2024 is April 19th and 20th and in this segment, Mary recaps the who, what, where and why portions of this Spring ArtScene. She also recaps arts in the area expanding to the Rockford IceHogs, and into the new “Music Box” Restaurant coming soon to downtown Rockford. She also recaps the upcoming RAMI Awards and how music and art work together. ArtsForEveryone.com for more.  SEGMENT #2:. Karen Tilly Alpine Kiwanis Club  Karen Tilly of the Alpine Kiwanis Club outlines new things happening with the Kiwanis Club such as a fundraiser April 26th at Artale Co. for Wine, Beer and Spirit tasting. She also outlines where the money generated each year is distributed, and how many scholarships are handed out each year. In addition, she provides an update on the next Brat Days July 11th and 12th from a new location, the CherryVale Mall upper parking lot. All things Kiwanis are covered. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the Promise Initiative that produced 267 NIU Scholarships, 93 Rockford University Scholarships, and 87 Rock Valley College Scholarships (Free Tuition) for RPS Students. He also recaps the need for the Community Healing Center that opened this week at the Boys and Girls Club Stenstrom Building. He wraps up talking about summer construction coming to the city as well as the POTHOLE HOTLINE 779-348-7260.

SEGMENT #1: Jocelyn McLaughlin Board President of Ethnic Heritage Museum  In this segment, Jocelyn explains why heritage is important to the area, why they highlight only 6 of those heritages just as African American, Latino, Irish, Italian, Litho and Polish Cultures at the Museum. They also recap head stone markers handed out this past week, and she highlights their upcoming April 11th Gala on Thursday, April 11th at the Embassy Hotel. Details at EthnicHeritageMuseum.org.  SEGMENT #2: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful KNIB.ORG Corinne Sosso Education Dir  Changes this year with Earth Day Collection… Great American Cleanup Day is any day of the year you can do it. The hope is when the weather is good, more families, businesses and individuals can participate instead of waiting and missing out on one day. She also recaps the benefits of larger garbage cans in the Rockford area, and How cleaning up litter betters the area. KNIB.ORG for more details. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  This episode, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines what the community has been doing to help families of the victims from the violence last week, what City Council did with the pending “Dog Ownership Limits”, the success of having the Wake Championships at Levings Lake this year. Finally, he outlines the new partnership with the City and UW Health (Swedes) for additional domestic violence professionals for assistance.

SEGMENT #1:  Tammy Christensen, Committee Organizer of Guns and Hoses, outlines the plans for this year's Rockford Police VS Rockford Fire Ice Hockey Game Saturday, April 6th at 2pm for charity. Winning Responders win a traveling trophy and bragging rights. In addition, there are raffles and more to benefit The Jamie Cox Foundation, Greg Lindmark Foundation, and Heartland Hospice. Tickets are only $5 each or 5 for $20. SEGMENT #2:   In the segment with Stephanie Brock from Brightpoint, she outlines why the Child Crisis Center changes its name, why they need supplies and how to reach them for assistance. She outlines the funding and covers their upcoming “Stuff The Bus” Drive April 6th at Sam’s Club in Rockford looking for diapers, wipes, supplies and more. She also passed along their phone 815-962-4858 for those in need. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the horrific events in Rockford this past week, praising the first responders and Rockfordians who helped the Jenkins, Schupbach and Larson families. He outlines how he learned of the events, and gives a shout out to Kevin Haas for his coverage and how beautiful the article was at the end of our conversation.

SEGMENT #1: Angie Tyson Developmental Director Family Peace Center    In this segment, Angie recaps what Family Peace Center is, how they started, their mission, and how they have helped those dealing with Domestic Violence. In addition, she outlines their Circus After Dark Fundraiser Event coming up April 6th at Union Standard in downtown Rockford. She ends with information on how to receive, or even start the journey for a safe life ending domestic violence through their website “Rockford Family Peace Center. ORG”. SEGMENT #2: Rockford Police VS Fire Guns and Hoses Ice Hockey Charity Game  Tammy Christensen, Committee Organizer of Guns and Hoses, outlines the plans for this year's Rockford Police VS Rockford Fire "Guns and Hoses" Ice Hockey Game Saturday, April 6th at 2pm for charity. Winning Responders win a traveling trophy and bragging rights. In addition, there are raffles and more to benefit The Jamie Cox Foundation, Greg Lindmark Foundation, and Heartland Hospice. Tickets are only $5 each or 5 for $20. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau John Groh   This week, RACVB President John Groh recaps the deadline of Thursday March 28th for the Restaurant Grants through which Representative West helped establish. RACVB can assist restaurants in the application process in hopes to help businesses with unexpected loss from Covid. GoRockford.com/Restaurants/Grant or by phone.

SEGMENT #1 : Dennis Horton Better Business Bureau  In the segment, Dennis from BBB outlines the latest scam surrounding Tax Season, and what to watch for and avoid. Scammers will use phones, texts, emails, and more to try and take your identity and cash. In addition, Dennis Horton outlines the latest trends in scamming to be aware. SEGMENT #2:. Hard Rock Casino Tour with Geno Iafrate HRR President In the segment with audio provided by Rock River Current Dot Com, Hard Rock President Geno Iafrate and Wendy Alsteen HRC Rockford VP of Finance take us on a tour of the construction of Hard Rock Rockford, discuss the job opportunities for Rockford, and what entertainment possibilities there will be for the community come opening weekend Labor Day 2024.   SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the 7.15 million dollar grant awarded the city and how Whitman Street Bridge and Ramp Repairs will benefit. He outlines the importance of the Rockford Public Library opening will help the downtown district. He also outlines the Hard Rock Casino project and how they are great community partners. Finally he expresses his wish to the city for St. Patrick’s Day.

SEGMENT #1: Beth Howard from Friends of The Coronado  In this segment, Beth recaps the history of the Coronado, the massive renovation from Friends of the Coronado for $8 Million Dollars in the past, and she outlines the need for new additional repairs in 2024 such as Exterior Walls, Windows, and a roof leak. In addition, all seats need a once over and she outlines the need for future repairs as bids are being accepted now for such repairs.  SEGMENT #2: Rockford Police Officer Jesse Geiken and K9 Unit Sully  In the segment, Police Officer Jesse Geiken and K9 Unit Sully discuss the loss of K9 Unit Nyx and how the community can assist in helping to raise funds for future K9 Units. In addition, aspects of being a K9 Unit Partner and how a Police Dog can assist the area are covered. Finally, details on a future fundraising event .1K St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run is covered complete with demos and more. Runtime: 7:30 Minutes SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara (NEW)  This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the proposal from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and what the effect of losing 7-8 million dollars a year for statewide municipalities means to the taxpayers. He also outlined Women’s History Month and how the city has helped to recruit women in government offices. He finally closes with the appointment of a new City Interim Director.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Troop 1095 members Olivia and mom Jennifer along with Girl Scout advisor Ann Marie Soderstrom stop by to update Stateline on cookie sales, where to find them, how to buy them and where the proceeds stay local and how the girl scouts themselves determine where they are utilized.  Josh Mathew, VP of Research and Operations discusses this year’s Paleofest and how it has grown in it’s 26 years. He outlines the benefits, the global notoriety of the event and the benefits for Rockford and out youth who have grown with the discovery and Paleofest. He also outlines the weekend events for families.  Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines Garbage Cart delivery and staggering numbers to be delivered. He also recaps the upcoming City Council meeting where votes on Iconic Energy Project on the old News Tower Building, The Family peace Center, Excell Center development, and more. He also recaps job placement opportunities with Hard Rock Casino, and the 50 Million Dollar Road Project starting this soon.

SEGMENT #1: Cherry Valley Library Indoor Putt-Putt Golf Fundraiser  In the segment, Sue Stevens and Heather Conner from Cherry Valley Library outline the details of their 12th Annual Mini-Golf in The Library & Silent Auction coming up February 24th and 25th, 2024. They describe the event, describe a few of the auction baskets, and where the proceeds will be utilized for Summer reading camps. They also outline programs for children, and adults.  SEGMENT #2: Ann Marie Walker Communication Director Discovery Center Museum In the segment, Ann Marie Walker outlines the scheduled family events planned for March at the Discovery Center Museum geared towards kids and families. Events such as Ag Awareness Day March 16th, and Spring Break Fun March 28th are outlined as well as other ways to learn at Discovery Center. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara (NEW)  This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the recent Public Safety Yearly Statistics with Violent Crimes down 20%, The Wall Street Journal announcement of Rockford Houses Prices are touched on as well. Finally, the Mayor recaps the March 1 deadline for Rockford Promise Scholarships, the new garbage cans coming, and where the savings from a mild Winter go are all covered in this episode.

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the city's public safety initiatives after the year-end crime data was released earlier this week. They also talked about Rockford ranking on the Wall Street Journal's em

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the city's public safety initiatives after the year-end crime data was released earlier this week. They also talked about Rockford ranking on the Wall Street Journal's em

Wally Haas, the executive director of Transform Rockford, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about what the nonprofit organization is up to now more than a decade after its launch. "We're always there when the community needs us, w

Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to warn residents about a surge in scams and fraud that come with tax season. Taxpayers lost $5.7 billion across the c

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline for an annual end-of-the-year wrap up of news that came out of City Hall. The nearly half-hour recap covers economic development, property taxes, public safety and crime, workforce devel

Ann Marie Walker joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the latest news for the Discovery Center Museum, including the retirement of longtime executive director Sarah Wolf at the end of January. They also discuss

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the city's plan to spend surplus funding and what City Council will ask its lobbyist to advocate for in Springfield.

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss last weekend's Stroll on State, funding for local nonprofits, the winner of the mayor's Christmas card contest, the city's upcoming capital improvement plan and the city's

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the deal to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant and add a new electric battery plant. They also discuss a new program that rebates property taxes to encourage new homebuild

Stroll on State, Rockford's official kickoff to the holiday season, is about three weeks away. John Groh, president and CEO of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss this year's e

John Groh, president and CEO of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about a survey the bureau and the Belvidere Chamber of Commerce are conducting about the future of tourism here.

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Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about a busy night ahead for the Rockford City Council with multiple items on the agenda.

The Rock River Anything That Floats Raft Race is about three weeks away, and you have until Aug. 14 to register your homemade raft to compete in the event. This is the first time the race has been held since 2019. Aside from the raft race, there is food a

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to catch up on news from the past few weeks, including the announcement that Metra is coming to downtown Rockford and the approval of the Barber-Colman redevelopment into Colman

Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury joined Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the Rhythm of the Heart Festival, which happens from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 29.

Ted O'Donnell, co-chairman of the Rockford Fourth of July Civic Committee, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to talk about this year's fireworks display.

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the next 13th Ward alderman, upcoming 815 Day celebrations, the next step in the proposal to redevelop Barber-Colman, the start of construction to bring fiber optic cable a

Arch Smith, president of the Rockford Council of Gardeners, talks with Steve Summers about the annual free garden walk taking place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about cargo growth at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, the upcoming City Council decision on the future of Barber-Colman, attending Juneteenth celebrations an

[caption id="attachment_207224" align="aligncenter" width="5568"] The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will hold its annual Hooked on Fun kids fishing day on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Four Lakes Forest Preserve. (Photo provided by Forest Preserves o

Ryan Curry, a Marine veteran and the founder of Beneath the Beard, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline. Beneath the Beard helps veterans cope with the residual effects of traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The organ

[caption id="attachment_200900" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Mary McNamara Bernsten delivers a presentation on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, during The Update, a quarterly series hosted by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce at NIU Rockford. (Photo by Kevin H

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss the return of Rockford City Market, the Rockford Famous art show in the lobby of City Hall, an upcoming teacher summit, the continuation of a neighborhood initiative

Ted O’Donnell, co-chair of the Rockford Fourth of July Committee, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline to talk about this summer's upcoming fireworks show. Listen to the full episode below:

Michael Schnaper, a firefighter and arson investigator with the Rockford Fire Department, joins Steve Summers on This Week in Stateline to talk about the upcoming 19th annual Rockford Fire Department 911 Run. The run takes place at 9:11 a.m. on June 3 at

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss the passing of Alderwoman Linda McNeely, the push to send more state income tax dollars back to Rockford, a new grocery store and loft project in downtown Rockford, t

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in The Stateline to talk about recovery from the EF-1 tornado that hit Rockford, the emergency response from the BMO Center, improvements to drinking water infrastructure and results to Tuesday's electi

[caption id="attachment_203176" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] The Rock River Anything That Floats race returns Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, after a three-year hiatus. Shown here are competitors from 2019. (Photo provided by Rock River Anything That Floats)[

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to recap a slew of recent news, from plans to upgrade Millennium Fountain in downtown Rockford to PCI Pharma Services plans to build a new $50 million facility here. The also di

Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury joined Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the future of the Rockford Speedway site, plans to give veterans easier access to the Korean War Memorial, city finances and more.

Danny McDade from the Irish Marching Society talks about this year's parade and its efforts to dye the Rock River in honor of Saint Patrick's Day. He joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori on This Week in the Stateline. The parade kicks off in downtown at

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk the legacy of Alderman Tuffy Quinonez, who died Monday at age 76. They also discussed cleanup after last week's ice storm and power outages, Women's History Month and other ini

Rock House Kids Executive Director Deanna Lacny joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about a $250,000 state grant that will allow the nonprofit to move forward with its expansion.

Laura Doise of River Bluff Health & Rehabilitation joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about a new grief support group started by River Bluff.

Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about how scammers try to take advantage of increased sports betting during the NFL playoffs. He also goes ove

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers for their first weekly conversation of 2023. They discuss the recently denied ordinance that would have started a pilot program for backyard hens, a new labor contract for city police and firefighters, the r

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers for their first weekly conversation of 2023. They discuss the recently denied ordinance that would have started a pilot program for backyard hens, a new labor contract for city police and firefighters, the r