 

SEGMENT #1: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell

Executive Director Ted O’Donnell discusses the plans for the 4th of July Celebration in Rockford which costs $75,000 this year in honor of the 250th Celebrations of America.  He is looking for donations, and sponsors and outlines the plan for the day including parade, entertainment and fireworks. Donate at 4thandlights.com

SEGMENT #2: OSD 2026 Rockton Lions Club Johnathan and Carol 

The Rockton Lions Club annual Old Settler’s Days 2026 fundraiser is back. In this segment, organizers Johnathan and Carol wrap up all the details from concerts to volunteers for this year's festival.  In addition, where the funds go to in the community are also outlined in this segment. OSD on Facebook, OldSettlersDays.com for more information on OSD2026 June 18th thru 21st, 2026

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten 
In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the summer programs for children available to help facilitate education through art.  Kids can sign up at ArtsForEveryone.com. She also outlines the annual Membership Drive happening now, and concludes with an update on the restoration of the Rockford Armory thru an EPA Grant which is scheduled to begin in September of 2026.

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SEGMENT #1: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O&rsquo;Donnell
Executive Director Ted O&rsquo;Donnell discusses the plans for the 4th of July Celebration in Rockford which costs $75,000 this year in honor of the 250th Celebrations of America.&nbsp; He is looking for donations, and sponsors and outlines the plan for the day including parade, entertainment and fireworks. Donate at <a href="http://4thandlights.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://4thandlights.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780696522181000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1VmsuBxgDjO8tAY7xs_4PP">4thandlights.com</a> SEGMENT #2: OSD 2026 Rockton Lions Club Johnathan and Carol&nbsp;
The Rockton Lions Club annual Old Settler&rsquo;s Days 2026 fundraiser is back. In this segment, organizers Johnathan and Carol wrap up all the details from concerts to volunteers for this year's festival.&nbsp; In addition, where the funds go to in the community are also outlined in this segment. OSD on Facebook, <a href="http://oldsettlersdays.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://oldsettlersdays.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780696522181000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gd-Qt4Ea03DNSdVs5yOP7">OldSettlersDays.com</a> for more information on OSD2026 June 18th thru 21st, 2026
SEGMENT #3: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten&nbsp; In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the summer programs for children available to help facilitate education through art.&nbsp; Kids can sign up at <a href="http://artsforeveryone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://artsforeveryone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780696522181000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JPnEtEeNvhu722YV_AF3Z">ArtsForEveryone.com</a>. She also outlines the annual Membership Drive happening now, and concludes with an update on the restoration of the Rockford Armory thru an EPA Grant which is scheduled to begin in September of 2026.

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This Week in the Stateline 06-07-26

 

SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago Boone and Ogle Country Amy and Sherry

Executive Director Amy Newell and Sherry from The ARC discuss the plans for July which is Disability Pride Awareness Month. In addition to the programs and sessions planned for July, they outline the Inaugural Puzzle Building Competition July 31st at the SM&SF Club on Sandy Hollow. TheARCWBO.ORG for more. 






SEGMENT #2: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell 

Executive Director Ted O’Donnell discusses the plans for the 4th of July Celebration in Rockford which costs $75,000 this year in honor of the 250th Celebrations of America.  He is looking for donations, and sponsors and outlines the plan for the day including parade, entertainment and fireworks. Donate at 4thandlights.com





SEGMENT #3:  DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM  Emily Grobe Marketing Director 

The Discovery Center Museum summer is in full swing and Marketing Director Emily Grobe outlines the events, the ways to stay in touch with the Discovery Center Museum, and more is covered. More at DiscoveryCenterMuseum.org  and on social media pages.

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SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago Boone and Ogle Country Amy and Sherry
Executive Director Amy Newell and Sherry from The ARC discuss the plans for July which is Disability Pride Awareness Month. In addition to the programs and sessions planned for July, they outline the Inaugural Puzzle Building Competition July 31st at the SM&amp;SF Club on Sandy Hollow. <a href="http://thearkwbo.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thearkwbo.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781882267186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Zw6gm_DuTbsKh60pTF-28">TheARCWBO.ORG</a> for more.&nbsp;
 
SEGMENT #2: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O&rsquo;Donnell&nbsp;
Executive Director Ted O&rsquo;Donnell discusses the plans for the 4th of July Celebration in Rockford which costs $75,000 this year in honor of the 250th Celebrations of America.&nbsp; He is looking for donations, and sponsors and outlines the plan for the day including parade, entertainment and fireworks. Donate at <a href="http://4thandlights.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://4thandlights.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781882267186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SEj9Ug6GcDyY53Ec8MTOD">4thandlights.com</a> 
 SEGMENT #3:&nbsp; DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM&nbsp; Emily Grobe Marketing Director&nbsp;
The Discovery Center Museum summer is in full swing and Marketing Director Emily Grobe outlines the events, the ways to stay in touch with the Discovery Center Museum, and more is covered. More at <a href="http://discoverycentermuseum.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://discoverycentermuseum.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781882267186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34apFfJSgnz_LYVOt4Avjj">DiscoveryCenterMuseum</a>.org&nbsp; and on social media pages.

This Week in the Stateline 06-21-26

 

SEGMENT #1: KNIB Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Committee Jean 

Communication Director Jean outlines and discusses the plans for the KNIB Medical Collection Drive June 20th in South Beloit and at Loves Park City Hall Grounds from 9am till 12Noon. Medicals will be properly disposed of and not flushed down the drains. Free to recycle. Just stop, roll thru and go. Also, the deadline for their biggest fundraiser MUD Volleyball Tournament August 1st is coming June 24th. Teams will be limited. Ways to sign up at KNIB.ORG.




SEGMENT #2: Swedish Historical Society Amy Ekberg Midsommar 2026 

Amy Ekberg, Event Coordinator of The Swedish Historical Society, outlines the plans for Midsommar 2026 June 20th in the Historic Haight Village by the Erlander Home. Free family fun includes dancing, shopping, MayPole Events, music, a Swedish Pancake and Swedish Meatball eating contest and more from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. More at www.swedishhistorical.org/midsommar. 



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  

In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses IRONMAN 70 in Rockford this weekend and what it means for the city, the differences with TIFF and DATA Center developments in the area. Finally, he wraps with a rundown of what the City Council has approved in the last 2 weeks from RV Park Development to Youth Programs. He also concludes with what the City Council still needs to approve.

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SEGMENT #1: KNIB Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Committee Jean&nbsp;
Communication Director Jean outlines and discusses the plans for the KNIB Medical Collection Drive June 20th in South Beloit and at Loves Park City Hall Grounds from 9am till 12Noon. Medicals will be properly disposed of and not flushed down the drains. Free to recycle. Just stop, roll thru and go. Also, the deadline for their biggest fundraiser MUD Volleyball Tournament August 1st is coming June 24th. Teams will be limited. Ways to sign up at <a href="http://knib.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://knib.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781283177528000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3sD4ThqZ2NyxqK1-grOvtG">KNIB.ORG</a>.
 SEGMENT #2: Swedish Historical Society Amy Ekberg Midsommar 2026&nbsp;
Amy Ekberg, Event Coordinator of The Swedish Historical Society, outlines the plans for Midsommar 2026 June 20th in the Historic Haight Village by the Erlander Home. Free family fun includes dancing, shopping, MayPole Events, music, a Swedish Pancake and Swedish Meatball eating contest and more from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. More at <a href="http://www.swedishhistorical.org/midsommar" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.swedishhistorical.org/midsommar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781283177528000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0v9rudnNkU60A07yQn2gL6">www.swedishhistorical.org/midsommar</a>. SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses IRONMAN 70 in Rockford this weekend and what it means for the city, the differences with TIFF and DATA Center developments in the area. Finally, he wraps with a rundown of what the City Council has approved in the last 2 weeks from RV Park Development to Youth Programs. He also concludes with what the City Council still needs to approve.

This Week in the Stateline 06-14-26

 

SEGMENT #1: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten 


In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the summer programs for children available to help facilitate education through art. Kids can sign up at ArtsForEveryone.com. She also outlines the annual Membership Drive happening now, and concludes with an update on the restoration of the Rockford Armory thru an EPA Grant which is scheduled to begin in September of 2026.




SEGMENT #2: Rockford IronMan Volunteer Committee Chris Hankins & Go Rockford

In this segment, Ironman Committee Chair Chris Hankins and Lindsey Arellano from GORockford outline the need for volunteers and what the 2nd of three years with IRONMAN Competitions in downtown Rockford mean for tourism, economic development and promoting good health. Over 500 volunteers are needed for June 14th, 2026 and residents can sign up at IronMan.com or GORockford.com. 

 


SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the deficit facing the city of $9.5 Million Dollars and why he is not overconcerned. He also covers the land around the airport and by Rockford College for development going for vote at City Council June 1st. He continues addressing the city preparations for Ironman in June and wraps by addressing the developments in downtown.

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SEGMENT #1: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten&nbsp;
 In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the summer programs for children available to help facilitate education through art. Kids can sign up at <a href="http://artsforeveryone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://artsforeveryone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780065897350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2nRmEJpMXrBpeyMYBRfcnf">ArtsForEveryone.com</a>. She also outlines the annual Membership Drive happening now, and concludes with an update on the restoration of the Rockford Armory thru an EPA Grant which is scheduled to begin in September of 2026. 
 SEGMENT #2: Rockford IronMan Volunteer Committee Chris Hankins &amp; Go Rockford
In this segment, Ironman Committee Chair Chris Hankins and Lindsey Arellano from GORockford outline the need for volunteers and what the 2nd of three years with IRONMAN Competitions in downtown Rockford mean for tourism, economic development and promoting good health. Over 500 volunteers are needed for June 14th, 2026 and residents can sign up at <a href="http://ironman.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ironman.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780065897350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gsWJN4d4jtFRZvCL1CLAG">IronMan.com</a> or <a href="http://gorockford.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gorockford.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780065897350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0V3OePwbKsUkeTC2TQXeWp">GORockford.com</a>.&nbsp;
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 SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara&nbsp;
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the deficit facing the city of $9.5 Million Dollars and why he is not overconcerned. He also covers the land around the airport and by Rockford College for development going for vote at City Council June 1st. He continues addressing the city preparations for Ironman in June and wraps by addressing the developments in downtown.

This Week in the Stateline 06-07-26

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