Amy Newel from The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties discusses how COVID has affected individuals with mental and physical disabilities - and why the 2021 Chocoholic Frolic Fundraiser coming in February is so critical to the organization. In addition, she discusses how to grab a “crave case of chocolate” for the fundraiser.
Runtime: 12 Minutes
This week in the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast:
We'll talk about Belvidere North's huge win on the road over the Boylan Titans and discuss how big that win is for their program. We'll also break down some of the true contenders in NIC-10 football this year.
We'll also talk about Hononegah's star player who people are comparing to Bo Jackson.
John Groh of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau discusses their Diversity Initiatives announced in honor of Black History Month, and how the agency will better serve all of its residents. John also outlines the steps the RACVB will be taking once the Hard Rock Casino is built, and how the agency is planning ahead in 2021. He recaps the Stroll on State Experience with a tease of new community events and other plans in the months ahead.
Runtime: 9 Minutes.
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Mayor Tom McNamara listens to a question from a reporter on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2021, during a news conference following a shooting at Auburn High School. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)[/caption]
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss rising COVID-19 numbers, the recent shooting outside Auburn High School and what's on tap at Monday's City Council meeting.
