 

SEGMENT #1: NORMANDY- A BRIDGE TO HISTORY Documentary Screening 
In this segment, Vets Roll Organizer Mark Finnegan and Fet Leazon Carl Nuccio announce and describe their new documentary 3 years in the making highlighting the return of WW2 Vets to the beaches of Normandy. The free screening is open to the public this Sunday, February 22nd from 12-3pm at Harlem High School.The concept, the emotions and the reasons for the documentary are outlined as well as the latest developments of the 2026 Vets Roll Trip to Washington coming up May 17th thru the 20th, 2026.

 

SEGMENT #2: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers the success of the All Star Game for Rockford, what the city is already planning for the 250th USA 4th of July Weekend, The Coleman Yard Construction progress, the demo of the Elks Lodge in downtown and what happens next, City COuncils NO to McDonalds on the West Side, what he doesn’t like about the Governor's State of the State Address for Rockford, and is cautiously optimistic about the end of the teachers strike.

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SEGMENT #1: NORMANDY- A BRIDGE TO HISTORY Documentary Screening&nbsp; In this segment, Vets Roll Organizer Mark Finnegan and Fet Leazon Carl Nuccio announce and describe their new documentary 3 years in the making highlighting the return of WW2 Vets to the beaches of Normandy. The free screening is open to the public this Sunday, February 22nd from 12-3pm at Harlem High School.The concept, the emotions and the reasons for the documentary are outlined as well as the latest developments of the 2026 Vets Roll Trip to Washington coming up May 17th thru the 20th, 2026.
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SEGMENT #2: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers the success of the All Star Game for Rockford, what the city is already planning for the 250th USA 4th of July Weekend, The Coleman Yard Construction progress, the demo of the Elks Lodge in downtown and what happens next, City COuncils NO to McDonalds on the West Side, what he doesn&rsquo;t like about the Governor's State of the State Address for Rockford, and is cautiously optimistic about the end of the teachers strike.

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This Week in the Stateline 02-22-26

 

SEGMENT #1: 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 refurbishing and environmental cleanup at the Armory with their $1.5 million dollar grant. She announced their new Poet Laureates for the year, and she outlines all of the Art Awards plans and a new venue the Maddox Theatre on March 6th.  Tickets and info at ArtsForEveryone.com. 

 

SEGMENT #2: 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 #3: Cars and Coffee Rockford 2026 Director Anna Latham-Struvan 


In this segment Anna outlines the upcoming Cars and Coffee Rockford Schedule (First Saturday of each month April thru October) and how companies, cars, and non-for-profit organizations can get involved on a multitude of different sponsorship levels. She outlines the non-for-profit's expenses and how relationships build at the annual car show in Midtown District.

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SEGMENT #1: 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> outlines the plans in 2026 to jump start the refurbishing and environmental cleanup at the Armory with their $1.5 million dollar grant. She announced their new Poet Laureates for the year, and she outlines all of the Art Awards plans and a new venue the Maddox Theatre on March 6th.&nbsp; Tickets and info at <a href="http://artsforeveryone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://artsforeveryone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770393075818000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ydW2Rk3p5UHOP6GCWjMU7">ArtsForEveryone.com</a>.&nbsp;
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SEGMENT #2: 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 #3: Cars and Coffee Rockford 2026 Director Anna Latham-Struvan&nbsp;
 In this segment Anna outlines the upcoming Cars and Coffee Rockford Schedule (First Saturday of each month April thru October) and how companies, cars, and non-for-profit organizations can get involved on a multitude of different sponsorship levels. She outlines the non-for-profit's expenses and how relationships build at the annual car show in Midtown District.

This Week in the Stateline 02-08-26

 

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.

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 02-22-26

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