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.

[caption id="attachment_206748" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Danny McDade plays on Monday, May 29, 2023, during a Memorial Day ceremony at the LZ Peace Memorial in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)[/caption] Danny McDade, president o

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

[caption id="attachment_198841" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Steve Summers of 95.3 The Bull and Mayor Tom McNamara pose for a photo Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, after recording a year-in-review podcast. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)[/caption]

Ted O’Donnell, co-chairperson of the Festival of Lights, joins Matt and Chelsea on B103's Morning Routine to talk about how severe weather may affect the annual display.

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to recap the week's news in the city of Rockford. They discuss shopping local this holiday season, the new Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence CollabLab, recent crime stat

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to recap news around the city of Rockford this week. The discussion covers gun-safety measures from the Rockford Police Department, the recently approved capital plan, the newly formed C

[caption id="attachment_175429" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Riverside Community Church will have its drive-thru nativity scene starting Saturday. (Photo provided by Riverside Community Church)[/caption] Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNE

Lauren V. Davis, co-founder and president of Winnebago Buy Local, joins Matt and Chelsea on the B103 Morning Routine to talk about Small Business Saturday and the importance of buying local.

Nicole Blough, destination development manager for the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori to talk about the upcoming Stroll on State. Listen below:

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about new homes being built near Auburn High School, an upcoming resource fair and more.

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the first year in business for Rockford Casino, the demolition of the Lorden building in Davis Park, the upcoming Stroll on State, the city's budget and the city's capita

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the first year in business for Rockford Casino, the demolition of the Lorden building in Davis Park, the upcoming Stroll on State, the city's budget and the city's capita

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the latest public safety sessions, progress on Davis Park and other happenings inside City Hall. You can listen to the full episode below:

Renee Henert of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about some of the best places to see the fall foliage in the region. There are 44 forest preserves in Winnebago County covering more than 11