SEGMENT #1: ROCKFORD RAVENS RUGBY 

Rockford has been home to the “Rockford Raven Rugby” teams, both men and women leagues, since 1976. Finally after the community has come together, they have a home stadium at Lyran VS being nomadic. Zack and Rich from the Ravens discuss the sport, the community involvement in obtaining a stadium, and how fans can enjoy the game and season thru the end of November. Free family fun with details at RockfordRavens.com.


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

John Groh of the RACVB outlines plans from the Convention and Visitors Bureau in this segment. Ho touches on new Davis Park renovations coming in 2025, and the new “Thrive 2035” 10 year initiative that outlines both Boone and Winnebago County tourism. We also touch on how the new Hard Rock Casino is already paying dividends for the area's tourism, and wrap up our segment with an outline of the Ironman Competition coming in 2025 and this year’s Stroll on State which is November 30th 2024.



SEGMENT #3: Winnebago County Clerk and Election Official Lori Gummow

Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow and Election Official outlines how to register to vote, answers questions on early voting and tells us why it is important to register to vote now, than on election day Tuesday when lines will be long. She concludes with contact information for voters to get answers to their questions.

SEGMENT #1: ROCKFORD RAVENS RUGBY 
Rockford has been home to the “Rockford Raven Rugby” teams, both men and women leagues, since 1976. Finally after the community has come together, they have a home stadium at Lyran VS being nomadic. Zack and Rich from the Ravens discuss the sport, the community involvement in obtaining a stadium, and how fans can enjoy the game and season thru the end of November. Free family fun with details at RockfordRavens.com.
 SEGMENT #2: John Groh Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 
John Groh of the RACVB outlines plans from the Convention and Visitors Bureau in this segment. Ho touches on new Davis Park renovations coming in 2025, and the new “Thrive 2035” 10 year initiative that outlines both Boone and Winnebago County tourism. We also touch on how the new Hard Rock Casino is already paying dividends for the area's tourism, and wrap up our segment with an outline of the Ironman Competition coming in 2025 and this year’s Stroll on State which is November 30th 2024.
 
SEGMENT #3: Winnebago County Clerk and Election Official Lori Gummow
Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow and Election Official outlines how to register to vote, answers questions on early voting and tells us why it is important to register to vote now, than on election day Tuesday when lines will be long. She concludes with contact information for voters to get answers to their questions.

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 Become an even bigger member of The Morning Stampede by following along with every bit of your favorite morning show with our new daily podcast. On top of the general hootenanny Steve Summers and Ryan Sartori bring everyday, catch up on the biggest headlines in country music and pop culture, get in-the-know with your community and stay up-to-date on the country concerts we give you access to on the daily. 
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This Week in the Stateline 11-03-24

SEGMENT #1: Dancing with Rockford Stars Stacey Lidvall & Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services

The 17th Annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars is November 23rd at Tebala Event Center and in this segment, Stacy Lidvall and Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services outline this year’s event covering celebrity dancers, silent auction, dance studios involved and where the proceeds from the event go.



SEGMENT #2 : Corinne Sosso of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful America Recycles Day 
The Annual America Recycles Day is Friday, November 15th, but everyday is Recycle Day. In this segment, Corinne of KNIB educates us on what you can and cannot recycle. In addition, she reminds us that everyday is a Recycles Day for products. KNIB.ORG for more.



SEGMENT #3 : Go Rockford Director Julie Huber outlines 2024 Stroll on State



Julie Huber of Go Rockford outlines plans from the Visitors Bureau in this segment for this year’s annual Stroll on State Event Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rockford. Stroll on State brings in tourism and highlights the best of Rockford including annual parade, shuttle services, a new drone show, the addition of a second stage for entertainment, and the traditional tree lighting at 6:15pm. This is the 12th annual Stroll on State. Last year over 82,000 individuals experienced Stroll. StrollonState.com for more.

SEGMENT #1: Dancing with Rockford Stars Stacey Lidvall &amp; Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services
The 17th Annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars is November 23rd at Tebala Event Center and in this segment, Stacy Lidvall and Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services outline this year’s event covering celebrity dancers, silent auction, dance studios involved and where the proceeds from the event go.
 
SEGMENT #2 : Corinne Sosso of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful America Recycles Day  The Annual America Recycles Day is Friday, November 15th, but everyday is Recycle Day. In this segment, Corinne of KNIB educates us on what you can and cannot recycle. In addition, she reminds us that everyday is a Recycles Day for products. <a href="http://knib.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://KNIB.ORG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731691549135000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qnPXSp2ZC-z4AK3QPaEMu">KNIB.ORG</a> for more.
 
SEGMENT #3 : Go Rockford Director Julie Huber outlines 2024 Stroll on State
 
Julie Huber of Go Rockford outlines plans from the Visitors Bureau in this segment for this year’s annual Stroll on State Event Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rockford. Stroll on State brings in tourism and highlights the best of Rockford including annual parade, shuttle services, a new drone show, the addition of a second stage for entertainment, and the traditional tree lighting at 6:15pm. This is the 12th annual Stroll on State. Last year over 82,000 individuals experienced Stroll. StrollonState.com for more.

This Week in the Stateline 11-17-24

SEGMENT #1: Go Rockford Director Julie Huber outlines 2024 Stroll on State

Julie Huber of Go Rockford outlines plans from the Visitors Bureau in this segment for this year’s annual Stroll on State Event Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rockford. Stroll on State brings in tourism and highlights the best of Rockford including annual parade, shuttle services, a new drone show, the addition of a second stage for entertainment, and the traditional tree lighting at 6:15pm. This is the 13th annual Stroll on State. Last year over 82,000 individuals experienced Stroll. StrollonState.com for more.



SEGMENT #2: Dancing with Rockford Stars Stacey Lidvall & Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services

The 17th Annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars is November 23rd at Tebala Event Center and in this segment, Stacy Lidvall and Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services outline this year’s event covering celebrity dancers, silent auction, dance studios involved and where the proceeds from the event go.



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

Tom outlines the expansion of Rockford Promise to include Rockford University along with NIU Tuition Grants, the speed and completion dates for the new Barber Colman Initiative with an opening target date of June 2025, and the city's budget is being presented to City Council this Monday night and how the city is ahead of the budgeting schedule. He wraps up with a Thanksgiving message and recaps his Halloween. (1,100 Trick or Treaters in his neighborhood)

SEGMENT #1: Go Rockford Director Julie Huber outlines 2024 Stroll on State
Julie Huber of Go Rockford outlines plans from the Visitors Bureau in this segment for this year’s annual Stroll on State Event Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rockford. Stroll on State brings in tourism and highlights the best of Rockford including annual parade, shuttle services, a new drone show, the addition of a second stage for entertainment, and the traditional tree lighting at 6:15pm. This is the 13th annual Stroll on State. Last year over 82,000 individuals experienced Stroll. StrollonState.com for more.
 
SEGMENT #2: Dancing with Rockford Stars Stacey Lidvall &amp; Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services
The 17th Annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars is November 23rd at Tebala Event Center and in this segment, Stacy Lidvall and Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services outline this year’s event covering celebrity dancers, silent auction, dance studios involved and where the proceeds from the event go.
 
SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
Tom outlines the expansion of Rockford Promise to include Rockford University along with NIU Tuition Grants, the speed and completion dates for the new Barber Colman Initiative with an opening target date of June 2025, and the city's budget is being presented to City Council this Monday night and how the city is ahead of the budgeting schedule. He wraps up with a Thanksgiving message and recaps his Halloween. (1,100 Trick or Treaters in his neighborhood)

This Week in the Stateline 11-10-24

SEGMENT #1: John Groh Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

John Groh of the RACVB outlines plans from the Convention and Visitors Bureau in this segment. Ho touches on new Davis Park renovations coming in 2025, and the new “Thrive 2035” 10 year initiative that outlines both Boone and Winnebago County tourism. We also touch on how the new Hard Rock Casino is already paying dividends for the area's tourism, and wrap up our segment with an outline of the Ironman Competition coming in 2025 and this year’s Stroll on State which is November 30th 2024.



SEGMENT #2: Oct Domestic Awareness Month Nikki Ticknor 17th Judicial Circuit Court 

Nikki Ticknor of the 17th Judicial Circuit for Domestic Violence Courts outlines the difference between domestic violence situations, how to get information and how to obtain assistance. In addition, she outlines ways people in domestic violence situations can receive assists and contact professionals. All in an effort to generate awareness in October.



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 

Tom outlines the city's newly state directed grant for $50 MILLION DOLLARS to use for Electrical Grid Upgrades for the recent Governor's visit, and about the state awarded grant for helping with Literacy in the Rockford area from the state as well when the Governor was in Rockford this past week, In addition, he highlights awarded dollars from the recent City Council Meeting for The Discovery Center HVAC Upgrades, and the expansion of Rockford Promise to include Rockford University starting in 2025. 

SEGMENT #1: John Groh Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 
John Groh of the RACVB outlines plans from the Convention and Visitors Bureau in this segment. Ho touches on new Davis Park renovations coming in 2025, and the new “Thrive 2035” 10 year initiative that outlines both Boone and Winnebago County tourism. We also touch on how the new Hard Rock Casino is already paying dividends for the area's tourism, and wrap up our segment with an outline of the Ironman Competition coming in 2025 and this year’s Stroll on State which is November 30th 2024.
 
SEGMENT #2: Oct Domestic Awareness Month Nikki Ticknor 17th Judicial Circuit Court 
Nikki Ticknor of the 17th Judicial Circuit for Domestic Violence Courts outlines the difference between domestic violence situations, how to get information and how to obtain assistance. In addition, she outlines ways people in domestic violence situations can receive assists and contact professionals. All in an effort to generate awareness in October.
 
SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 
Tom outlines the city's newly state directed grant for $50 MILLION DOLLARS to use for Electrical Grid Upgrades for the recent Governor's visit, and about the state awarded grant for helping with Literacy in the Rockford area from the state as well when the Governor was in Rockford this past week, In addition, he highlights awarded dollars from the recent City Council Meeting for The Discovery Center HVAC Upgrades, and the expansion of Rockford Promise to include Rockford University starting in 2025.

This Week in the Stateline 11-03-24

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