 

SEGMENT #1: GORockford Restaurant Week


In this segment, Chenaire from GoRockford outlines Restaurant Week 2026 in the region running January 29th thru February 8th. 80 local restaurants are participating and offering a reduced menu item(s) and restaurant goers will select best dessert, best entrée, best atmosphere etc. Menu items, location and more at GoRockford.com.




SEGMENT #2: Rick Bellairs Chairman of Woodstock Groundhog Days Celebration 

In this segment, Chairman Rick Bellairs discusses the city of Woodstock and its connection to the movie “Groundhog Day”. He outlines the celebration and what listeners can see and do on February 2nd and how it is a 501 Committee utilizing any money raised thru merchandise to support future celebrations.  



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 


Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers the council approval of construction on Auburn, the new Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging request for a Senior Center at 5505 East State Street, the deadline for Rockford Promise Feb 5, and local highlights like Restaurant Week and AHL Allstar Game.

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SEGMENT #1: GORockford Restaurant Week
 In this segment, Chenaire from GoRockford outlines Restaurant Week 2026 in the region running January 29th thru February 8th. 80 local restaurants are participating and offering a reduced menu item(s) and restaurant goers will select best dessert, best entr&eacute;e, best atmosphere etc. Menu items, location and more at GoRockford.com. 
 SEGMENT #2: Rick Bellairs Chairman of Woodstock Groundhog Days Celebration&nbsp;
In this segment, Chairman Rick Bellairs discusses the city of Woodstock and its connection to the movie &ldquo;Groundhog Day&rdquo;. He outlines the celebration and what listeners can see and do on February 2nd and how it is a 501 Committee utilizing any money raised thru merchandise to support future celebrations. &nbsp; SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara&nbsp;
 Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers the council approval of construction on Auburn, the new Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging request for a Senior Center at 5505 East State Street, the deadline for Rockford Promise Feb 5, and local highlights like Restaurant Week and AHL Allstar Game.

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This Week in the Stateline 02-01-26

 

SEGMENT #1: Choc Froc Talk w/ Amy Newell/The ARC/Sugar Britches 

In this segment, Director Amy Newell outlines the fundraiser date, the new ideas and the traditions of Choc Froc 2026 February 26th 2026 at the Tebala Event Center.  The 19th annual event details as well as where the funds from this fundraiser are applied to for service and individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, Jeannie of Sugar Britches outlines why the chocolatier is helping the ARC and what chocolate creation Sugar Britches will be providing fundraiser goers.



SEGMENT #2: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten

In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the plans in 2026 to jump start the year for the Rockford Area Arts Council including calling for nominations for the coveted Arts Awards March 6th at RVC this year. Tickets and info at ArtsForEveryone.com. Also recaps the government $1.5 Million Dollar Grant to refurbish the Armory, and submissions for the 2026 Poet Laureate.  


SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 


In this segment Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps what was approved at City Council including the former Rockford Register Star Building and the Clock Factory. He also recaps all of the other initiatives that were approved. He also talks about the warming centers and how the city is helping battle the cold, and recaps his latest Town Hall Meeting and promotes his next one, January 29th.

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SEGMENT #1: Choc Froc Talk w/ Amy Newell/The ARC/Sugar Britches&nbsp;
In this segment, Director Amy Newell outlines the fundraiser date, the new ideas and the traditions of Choc Froc 2026 February 26th 2026 at the Tebala Event Center.&nbsp; The 19th annual event details as well as where the funds from this fundraiser are applied to for service and individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, Jeannie of Sugar Britches outlines why the chocolatier is helping the ARC and what chocolate creation Sugar Britches will be providing fundraiser goers. 
SEGMENT #2: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten
In this segment, Executive Director&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mary@artsforeveryone.com">Mary McNamara Bernsten</a>&nbsp;outlines the plans in 2026 to jump start the year for the Rockford Area Arts Council including calling for nominations for the coveted Arts Awards March 6th at RVC this year. Tickets and info at&nbsp;<a href="http://artsforeveryone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://artsforeveryone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769301373837000&amp;usg=AOvVaw03QXlu3fOur0-JHyR3ClIe">ArtsForEveryone.com</a>. Also recaps the government $1.5 Million Dollar Grant to refurbish the Armory, and submissions for the 2026 Poet Laureate.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara&nbsp;
 In this segment Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps what was approved at City Council including the former Rockford Register Star Building and the Clock Factory. He also recaps all of the other initiatives that were approved. He also talks about the warming centers and how the city is helping battle the cold, and recaps his latest Town Hall Meeting and promotes his next one, January 29th.

This Week in the Stateline 01-25-26

 

SEGMENT #1: Maggie Anderson of Rock River Valley Blood Center about Donor Month


In this segment, Director Maggie Anderson outlines the month of January Blood Drives since January is Blood Donor Month. She recaps the requirements, the dates of local blood dives, the hospitals and areas they serve and the desperate need for 800 pints of blood each week. RRVBC.ORG for more information.

 

SEGMENT #2: Marshmallow’s Hope Initiative with RPS 205 with Director Katy Chadwick

In this segment, Director Katy Chadwick outlines the new service and connection that Marshmallow's Hope is providing for Rockford Public School District 205. They are going to the schools, talking to administrators and students about mental health and suicide prevention services that they provide. Everything from signs, thought process, stigma, and research / resources that are readily available for students. She also outlines ways to contact them for parents. MarshmallowsHope.org for more information.

 

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 


In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers how City Council will be approving 65 Million dollars to help refurbish the old Rockford Register Star Building, and the old Rockford Clock Factory buildings into livable space, MLK Events on Monday, Why the AHL All Star Game is a game changer for Rockford, and his coming Townhall meetings along with dates of January 21st and 29th, 2026. 

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SEGMENT #1: Maggie Anderson of Rock River Valley Blood Center about Donor Month
 In this segment, Director Maggie Anderson outlines the month of January Blood Drives since January is Blood Donor Month. She recaps the requirements, the dates of local blood dives, the hospitals and areas they serve and the desperate need for 800 pints of blood each week.&nbsp;<a href="http://rrvbc.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://rrvbc.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768664089499000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IIZAU2E6mYhu0kB8RIDUI">RRVBC.ORG</a> for more information.
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SEGMENT #2: Marshmallow&rsquo;s Hope Initiative with RPS 205 with Director Katy Chadwick
In this segment, Director Katy Chadwick outlines the new service and connection that Marshmallow's Hope is providing for Rockford Public School District 205. They are going to the schools, talking to administrators and students about mental health and suicide prevention services that they provide. Everything from signs, thought process, stigma, and research / resources that are readily available for students. She also outlines ways to contact them for parents. MarshmallowsHope.org for more information.
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SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara&nbsp;
 In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers how City Council will be approving 65 Million dollars to help refurbish the old Rockford Register Star Building, and the old Rockford Clock Factory buildings into livable space, MLK Events on Monday, Why the AHL All Star Game is a game changer for Rockford, and his coming Townhall meetings along with dates of January 21st and 29th, 2026.&nbsp;

This Week in the Stateline 01-18-26

 

SEGMENT #1: Choc Froc Talk w/ Amy Newell/The ARC/Sugar Britches

In this segment, Director Amy Newell outlines the new ideas and the traditions of Choc Froc, February 26th at the Tebala Event Center. Including the 19th annual event details and where the funds from this fundraiser are applied to for service and individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, Jeannie of Sugar Britches outlines why the chocolatier is helping the ARC and what chocolate creation Sugar Britches will be providing fundraiser goers.



SEGMENT #2: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten 

In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the plans in 2026 to jump start the year for the Rockford Area Arts Council including calling for nominations for the coveted Arts Awards March 6th at RVC this year. Tickets and info at ArtsForEveryone.com. Also recaps the government $1.5 Million Dollar Grant to refurbish the Armory, and submissions for the 2026 Poet Laureate.


SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 


In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps what was approved and what was held over at the first City Council Meeting of the year, and recaps how residents can following along with the City on social media and outlines the places and ways to find information in 2026.

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SEGMENT #1: Choc Froc Talk w/ Amy Newell/The ARC/Sugar Britches
In this segment, Director Amy Newell outlines the new ideas and the traditions of Choc Froc, February 26th at the Tebala Event Center. Including the 19th annual event details and where the funds from this fundraiser are applied to for service and individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, Jeannie of Sugar Britches outlines why the chocolatier is helping the ARC and what chocolate creation Sugar Britches will be providing fundraiser goers. 
SEGMENT #2: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten&nbsp;
In this segment, Executive Director&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mary@artsforeveryone.com">Mary McNamara Bernsten</a>&nbsp;outlines the plans in 2026 to jump start the year for the Rockford Area Arts Council including calling for nominations for the coveted Arts Awards March 6th at RVC this year. Tickets and info at&nbsp;<a href="http://artsforeveryone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://artsforeveryone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768059406699000&amp;usg=AOvVaw28OQuPDAGygwgiU1FZLlu-">ArtsForEveryone.com</a>. Also recaps the government $1.5 Million Dollar Grant to refurbish the Armory, and submissions for the 2026 Poet Laureate.
 SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara&nbsp;
 In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps what was approved and what was held over at the first City Council Meeting of the year, and recaps how residents can following along with the City on social media and outlines the places and ways to find information in 2026.

This Week in the Stateline 02-01-26

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