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

 

Bill Grennell of The Literacy Council discusses the mission and details their partnership with Jersey Mike's Subs in March for their Month of Giving. Bill also outlines the challenges of connecting with clients during COVID-19 - and the need for volunteers.

Runtime: 8 minutes

 
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Heidi Ognibene of the Rock River Valley Blood Center discusses how the recent Polar Vortex has played havoc with the blood supply in the Stateline area. She outlines the need, the requirements to donate, and shares that RRVBC was asked to donate blood to Texas due to the recent winter storms.

Runtime:  6 minutes

 
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It's playoff time, and for the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast that means it's time to preview all the upcoming matchups around the area.

 
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