 

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara reflects on 2024 and the accomplishments for the City of Rockford. Development in the area, fiber optic cable installment updates, road construction, Rail Service updates and concerns for the city. Overall, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara also reveals a picture of what Rockfordians can expect in 2025. It’s all in this episode.

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Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara reflects on 2024 and the accomplishments for the City of Rockford. Development in the area, fiber optic cable installment updates, road construction, Rail Service updates and concerns for the city. Overall, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara also reveals a picture of what Rockfordians can expect in 2025. It&rsquo;s all in this episode.

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The 95.3 The Bull Podcast Corral is home of "The Morning Stampede Podcast" and "This Week in the Stateline" and is where you stay connected with your community and catchup with The Morning Stampede!
 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 12-29-24

 

SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County Chocoholic Frolic 


Amy Newell of The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties announces the return of “Choc Froc 2025” on Feb 27th at The Tebala Event Center. In this segment, Executive Director Amy Newell outlines how to get tickets, purchase chocolate crave cases, and what to expect at this year’s annual Choc-Froc. In addition, she outlines where the funding and proceeds go in this 501-C Organization that assists those with developmental challenges. Tickets at ChocFroc.com or by phone at 815-965-3455.

 

SEGMENT #2: Dennis Horton of the Better Business Bureau 

Dennis Horton of the Better Business Bureau outlines holiday scams and what internet scams are hitting local consumers. He outlines what they are, how to prevent Internet Scams, and more importantly, the next steps to take if you think you have been scammed. Many new threats by A-I, Porch Pirates, and more are all covered. BBB.Org/Scams for updates and details to help consumers at all times.

 

SEGMENT #3: Festival of Lights Ted O’Donnell

Festival of Lights Director Ted O’Donnell outlines all that is new for this 35th Anniversary of Festival of Lights in Sinnissippi Park from lights, to Santa hours, and what it takes to pull off a display seen by tens of thousands of spectators for this non-for-profit event.

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SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County Chocoholic Frolic&nbsp;
 Amy Newell of The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties announces the return of &ldquo;Choc Froc 2025&rdquo; on Feb 27th at The Tebala Event Center. In this segment, Executive Director Amy Newell outlines how to get tickets, purchase chocolate crave cases, and what to expect at this year&rsquo;s annual Choc-Froc. In addition, she outlines where the funding and proceeds go in this 501-C Organization that assists those with developmental challenges. Tickets at ChocFroc.com or by phone at 815-965-3455.
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SEGMENT #2:&nbsp;Dennis Horton of the Better Business Bureau&nbsp;
Dennis Horton of the Better Business Bureau outlines holiday scams and what internet scams are hitting local consumers. He outlines what they are, how to prevent Internet Scams, and more importantly, the next steps to take if you think you have been scammed. Many new threats by A-I, Porch Pirates, and more are all covered. <a href="http://bbb.org/Scams" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bbb.org/Scams&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734797959307000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PXid7WDI0GRlujfIL6_Vu">BBB.Org/Scams</a> for updates and details to help consumers at all times.
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SEGMENT #3:&nbsp;Festival of Lights Ted O&rsquo;Donnell
Festival of Lights Director Ted O&rsquo;Donnell outlines all that is new for this 35th Anniversary of Festival of Lights in Sinnissippi Park from lights, to Santa hours, and what it takes to pull off a display seen by tens of thousands of spectators for this non-for-profit event.

This Week in the Stateline 12-22-24

 

SEGMENT #1: Rockford Area Arts Council Exec Dir Mary McNamara Bernsten 

Mary McNamara Bernsten, Executive Director of the Rockford Area Arts Council recaps the easy way to shop local artists and shops this year through their website ArtsForEveryone.com/Shops. She also outlines the nomination process for the upcoming March 7th Rockford Area Arts Council Art Awards. She wraps up this segment outlining and detailing the recent purchase of the Old Armory Building on North Main and  what lies ahead for the renovations.


SEGMENT #2 : Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Xmas Recycling Tips with Director Corinne Sosso 


The segment outlines all of the items this Christmas season presents for recycling with KNIB. Everything from old aluminum foil, to cookie cutters, to real and fake trees are covered in this segment. More details at KNIB.ORG.  

 

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the latest Economic Development news of new businesses, and how the new Library and other developments in 2024 made a difference. He also outlines the recently opened Household Hazardous Waste Site that was closed since 1995.  He outlines his pride and wonderment for the graduating class of 125 at Goodwill, and wraps with his thoughts on participating in the recent 83rd Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day with WW2 Vets at Hard Rock.

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SEGMENT #1:&nbsp;Rockford Area Arts Council Exec Dir Mary McNamara Bernsten&nbsp;
Mary McNamara Bernsten, Executive Director of the Rockford Area Arts Council recaps the easy way to shop local artists and shops this year through their website&nbsp;<a href="http://artsforeveryone.com/Shops" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://artsforeveryone.com/Shops&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734190118687000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Iq6u6yoGv_Opi0XCYLqaX">ArtsForEveryone.com/Shops</a>. She also outlines the nomination process for the upcoming March 7th Rockford Area Arts Council Art Awards. She wraps up this segment outlining and detailing the recent purchase of the Old Armory Building on North Main and&nbsp; what lies ahead for the renovations.
 SEGMENT #2&nbsp;:&nbsp;Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Xmas Recycling Tips with Director Corinne Sosso&nbsp;
 The segment outlines all of the items this Christmas season presents for recycling with KNIB. Everything from old aluminum foil, to cookie cutters, to real and fake trees are covered in this segment. More details at&nbsp;<a href="http://knib.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://KNIB.ORG&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734190118687000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13PoiQQGJhrQKVFQtMxE5_">KNIB.ORG</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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SEGMENT #3:&nbsp;Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the latest Economic Development news of new businesses, and how the new Library and other developments in 2024 made a difference. He also outlines the recently opened Household Hazardous Waste Site that was closed since 1995.&nbsp; He outlines his pride and wonderment for the graduating class of 125 at Goodwill, and wraps with his thoughts on participating in the recent 83rd Remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day with WW2 Vets at Hard Rock.

This Week in the Stateline 12-15-24

SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County Chocoholic Frolic


Amy Newell of The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties announces the return of “Choc Froc 2025” on Feb 27th at The Tebala Event Center. In this segment, Executive Director Amy Newell outlines how to get tickets, purchase chocolate crave cases, and what to expect at this year’s annual Choc-Froc. In addition, she outlines where the funding and proceeds go in this 501-C Organization that assists those with developmental challenges. Tickets at ChocFroc.com or by phone at 815-965-3455.



SEGMENT #2 : John Pingo of Goldie Floberg Mother Christmas Program Details 12/13.


The Annual Mother Christmas Program is back for 2024 and the community is being asked to donate Christmas presents to those Goldie Floberg Serves. Executive Director John Pingo outlines how the program works, how the community can donate gifts and cash and time to assist residents. The donation deadline is Dec 13th call 1-815-708-7479 for details and to help out. 



SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

This week, Tom recaps his experience and thoughts of Stroll on State in downtown Rockford and the role it plays for our community. He also touches on the report of rising home values in our area and what the factors driving that increase are. He continues with a breakdown of the massive 75 Million Dollar approval at City Council of the Capital Improvement Plan and Budget and then details which roads will be repaired as soon as 2025 begins. 

SEGMENT #1: The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County Chocoholic Frolic
 Amy Newell of The ARC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties announces the return of “Choc Froc 2025” on Feb 27th at The Tebala Event Center. In this segment, Executive Director Amy Newell outlines how to get tickets, purchase chocolate crave cases, and what to expect at this year’s annual Choc-Froc. In addition, she outlines where the funding and proceeds go in this 501-C Organization that assists those with developmental challenges. Tickets at ChocFroc.com or by phone at 815-965-3455.
 
SEGMENT #2 : John Pingo of Goldie Floberg Mother Christmas Program Details 12/13.
 The Annual Mother Christmas Program is back for 2024 and the community is being asked to donate Christmas presents to those Goldie Floberg Serves. Executive Director John Pingo outlines how the program works, how the community can donate gifts and cash and time to assist residents. The donation deadline is Dec 13th call 1-815-708-7479 for details and to help out. 
 
SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
This week, Tom recaps his experience and thoughts of Stroll on State in downtown Rockford and the role it plays for our community. He also touches on the report of rising home values in our area and what the factors driving that increase are. He continues with a breakdown of the massive 75 Million Dollar approval at City Council of the Capital Improvement Plan and Budget and then details which roads will be repaired as soon as 2025 begins.

This Week in the Stateline 12-29-24

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