SEGMENT #1: 44th Annual Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week 

Detective Lisa Hodges outlines the events planned for Police Week this Saturday and Sunday, May 18th thru the 19th at The CherryVale Mall. The event is free and there will be K-9 Demos, Bomb Robots, Squad Cars, face painting, questions and answer sessions and “Pictures With A Cop” opportunities The event happens during CherryVale Mall hours.


SEGMENT #2: Carrie Johnson of Rockford Art Museum and Mary McNamara Bernsten of Rockford Area Arts Council

Carrie Johnson and Mary McNamara Bernsten discuss the upcoming Flower Flash Mobs at Art locations in town through June 12th promoting art and the Art Museums Fashion in Bloom Event June 12th at Union in downtown Rockford. Carrie discusses the Museums closing for repairs and Mary outlines the success of Spring Scape and outlines a few events ahead. In addition, the panel outlines the importance of Art in developing Rockford. 

SEGMENT #3: RKFD 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 and bike paths  are touched upon. Also, the new Levings Unity Pavilion is touched upon. May is Mental Health Awareness, highlights also include what the Park District is doing to help health. 

SEGMENT #1: 44th Annual Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week 
Detective Lisa Hodges outlines the events planned for Police Week this Saturday and Sunday, May 18th thru the 19th at The CherryVale Mall. The event is free and there will be K-9 Demos, Bomb Robots, Squad Cars, face painting, questions and answer sessions and “Pictures With A Cop” opportunities The event happens during CherryVale Mall hours. SEGMENT #2: Carrie Johnson of Rockford Art Museum and Mary McNamara Bernsten of Rockford Area Arts Council
Carrie Johnson and Mary McNamara Bernsten discuss the upcoming Flower Flash Mobs at Art locations in town through June 12th promoting art and the Art Museums Fashion in Bloom Event June 12th at Union in downtown Rockford. Carrie discusses the Museums closing for repairs and Mary outlines the success of Spring Scape and outlines a few events ahead. In addition, the panel outlines the importance of Art in developing Rockford.  SEGMENT #3: RKFD 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 and bike paths  are touched upon. Also, the new Levings Unity Pavilion is touched upon. May is Mental Health Awareness, highlights also include what the Park District is doing to help health.

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This Week in the Stateline 05-19-24

SEGMENT #1: Hooked on Fun Fishing Event at Winnebago Co Forest Preserves 

Renee Pixler of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago Country outlines their “Hooked on Fun FIshing Event For Kids” June 8th at 4-Lakes Forest Preserve. She outlines the who, what, where, when and why of this event with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department cooking out for the kids as well.  WinnebagoForest.org/events for more details.


SEGMENT #2: CRE8IV Rockford Area Convention and Visitors John Groh  

In this segment, Executive Director John Groh of the RACVB outlines the weekend's CRE8IV Celebration, why the project has run its course, and what is ahead for the RACVB. He also outlines thoughts on the role Murals have played in developing the economy and footprint of downtown Rockford. 
GOROCKFORD.COM/Cre8IV for more details.



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 

In this episode, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses how important the Cre8IV is to the area and economy, about a new grocery store coming to downtown Rockford, the new addition at Levings Lake, and details about the 3rd Safety discussion for the public June 5th at Crusader Clinic at 5:30pm.

SEGMENT #1: Hooked on Fun Fishing Event at Winnebago Co Forest Preserves 
Renee Pixler of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago Country outlines their “Hooked on Fun FIshing Event For Kids” June 8th at 4-Lakes Forest Preserve. She outlines the who, what, where, when and why of this event with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department cooking out for the kids as well.  <a href="http://winnebagoforest.org/events" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://winnebagoforest.org/events&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1717265260060000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JcTbIinW_5TOPKrKYwqRf">WinnebagoForest.org/events</a> for more details. SEGMENT #2: CRE8IV Rockford Area Convention and Visitors John Groh  
In this segment, Executive Director John Groh of the RACVB outlines the weekend's CRE8IV Celebration, why the project has run its course, and what is ahead for the RACVB. He also outlines thoughts on the role Murals have played in developing the economy and footprint of downtown Rockford.  <a href="http://gorockford.com/Cre8IV" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gorockford.com/Cre8IV&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1717265260060000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0msOvRr-HzbdBTVorvoPAg">GOROCKFORD.COM/Cre8IV</a> for more details.
 SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 
In this episode, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses how important the Cre8IV is to the area and economy, about a new grocery store coming to downtown Rockford, the new addition at Levings Lake, and details about the 3rd Safety discussion for the public June 5th at Crusader Clinic at 5:30pm.

This Week in the Stateline 06-02-24

SEGMENT #1: Becca Bartels Director of Rockford City Market 

Director of Rockford City Market Becca Bartels discusses the planned events marking the 15th Anniversary of Rockford City Market in downtown Rockford June 7th. The differences between the first market and today's are outlined and she highlights social media uses for staying in the know.



SEGMENT #2: Janesville Town Square Gran Prix Director Paul Murphy 

The annual Janesville Town Square Gran Prix is June 13th and this week, organizer Paul Murphy outlines the racing spectators will enjoy and witness through the streets of Janesville June 13th. He also outlines it is free and new this year, the 2024 Para-Cycling Road National Championships will be included June 11th and 12th. JanesvilleTownSquareGranPrix.com for more.  



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 

This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps his State of The City Address from last week, his intent to grow the Rockford Promise Campaign to get free scholarships to more college bound students. He also addresses his Hunger Campaign which just began this week. He wraps up the conversation with The Town Hall Public Safety Meetings and what is covered, plus when and where they are going to be.

SEGMENT #1: Becca Bartels Director of Rockford City Market 
Director of Rockford City Market Becca Bartels discusses the planned events marking the 15th Anniversary of Rockford City Market in downtown Rockford June 7th. The differences between the first market and today's are outlined and she highlights social media uses for staying in the know.
 
SEGMENT #2: Janesville Town Square Gran Prix Director Paul Murphy 
The annual Janesville Town Square Gran Prix is June 13th and this week, organizer Paul Murphy outlines the racing spectators will enjoy and witness through the streets of Janesville June 13th. He also outlines it is free and new this year, the 2024 Para-Cycling Road National Championships will be included June 11th and 12th. JanesvilleTownSquareGranPrix.com for more.  
 
SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 
This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps his State of The City Address from last week, his intent to grow the Rockford Promise Campaign to get free scholarships to more college bound students. He also addresses his Hunger Campaign which just began this week. He wraps up the conversation with The Town Hall Public Safety Meetings and what is covered, plus when and where they are going to be.

This Week in the Stateline 05-26-24

SEGMENT #1: Doug Johnson ASM Rockford Assistant Manager for BMO & Coronado

Assistant Manager for ASM Rockford overseeing BMO and Coronado discusses how shows are considered and booked for entertainment enjoyment in Rockford. He outlines the process, how the community can add input for shows, how he books talent, and outlines his “Why Not Rockford?” mentality when he aggressively reaches out for potential shows at our venues. He also outlines how important the improvements to the BMO and Coronado are for the city, and how the community can support the city and venues. His infectious personality, passion for his job, the City of Rockford are present throughout the conversation.

SEGMENT #2: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful KNIB.ORG Corinne Sosso Education Dir 

This year, 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 #1: Doug Johnson ASM Rockford Assistant Manager for BMO &amp; Coronado
Assistant Manager for ASM Rockford overseeing BMO and Coronado discusses how shows are considered and booked for entertainment enjoyment in Rockford. He outlines the process, how the community can add input for shows, how he books talent, and outlines his “Why Not Rockford?” mentality when he aggressively reaches out for potential shows at our venues. He also outlines how important the improvements to the BMO and Coronado are for the city, and how the community can support the city and venues. His infectious personality, passion for his job, the City of Rockford are present throughout the conversation.
SEGMENT #2: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful <a href="http://knib.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://KNIB.ORG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1715362171783000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2yyINj-UdXTB4esmCuSRqx">KNIB.ORG</a> Corinne Sosso Education Dir 
This year, 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. <a href="http://knib.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://KNIB.ORG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1715362171783000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2yyINj-UdXTB4esmCuSRqx">KNIB.ORG</a> for more details.

This Week in the Stateline 05-19-24

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