This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses Rockford Police Chief Dan O’ Shay leaving his post at the end of April and how the selection committee will pick the next Police and Fire Chiefs. He also discusses the #VAXUP815 effort to promote vaccinations; the sale of the Rockford IceHogs and the $13M investment in improvements to the BMO Harris Bank Center; being elected for another term; how the Family Peace Center is helping to fight crime, child abuse and assist local families in need.

Runtime: 13 minutes

Amy Newell, executive director of The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the sweetest night of the year: the annual Chocoholic Frolic.

"It lets us get our next fill of the sweets that we've missed since Christmas time," Newell said.

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Tom discusses City Council approving a balanced budget for 2021 this week, Service Line Warranties that are legit for Rockford, Covid-19 stats for the week, and how the Family Peace Center has been a blessing for the area surpassing over 135 client assistance needs since opening just a few months ago.

Runtime:  9 Minutes