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)

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Welcome to The Stateline Podcast, the podcast that brings you an in-depth exploration of the week's most compelling stories, events, and happenings right here in the Stateline. Join us as we unravel the threads of our community's narrative, providing you with insightful discussions, exclusive interviews, and a closer look at the people, places, and events shaping our region.
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