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Podcast: What you need to know know about this year's Stroll on State

Stroll on State, Rockford’s official kickoff to the holiday season, is about three weeks away. John Groh, president and CEO of the Rockford Area...
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Podcast: McNamara talks about Ukrainian teens visit, razing the Lorden building ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the future of Davis Park, the 11-day visit...
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300 tickets to Rockford Peaches premier were reserved in just 2 hours

John Groh, president and CEO of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk...
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300 tickets to Rockford Peaches premier were reserved in just 2 hours

John Groh, president and CEO of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk...
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Podcast: Amy Nord of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce on This Week in the ...

Amy Nord, executive director of the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the...
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BBB: Scam 'variants' keep popping up amid pandemic. Here's the latest warning

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The two-year coronavirus pandemic has created a steady stream of...
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Forest Preserves of Winnebago County celebrates 100 years

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County. Samantha Crooks, communications coordinator for the Forest Preserves, joins Steve Summers...
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This Week in the Stateline: Mayor Tom McNamara breaks down COVID numbers, City C...

Mayor Tom McNamara joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to break down the latest surge in coronavirus cases and talk about...
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Scholarship program helps students pursue careers in aviation, automotive indust...

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter POPLAR GROVE — Students who want to pursue careers in aviation or...
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Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition returns to Sinnissippi Park

Laura Gibbs Green, communications manager for the Rockford Park District, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about the upcoming...
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The sweetest night of the year: Get ready for Chocoholic Frolic 2022

Amy Newell, executive director of The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk...
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McNamara talks rising COVID numbers, juvenile crime and more on This Week in the...

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...
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This Week in the Stateline: Rockford mayor's year in review

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara sits down with Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss all the biggest developments in the city...
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'A huge economic driver for our region': McNamara talks arts on This Week in the...

Mayor Tom McNamara joined Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to talk about everything from the economic impact of arts in the...
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'The true picture of Christmas': Riverside Community Church hosts live Nativity ...

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter MACHESNEY PARK — Riverside Community Church wants to take people back in...
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'We gotta go all out': Festival of Lights in Rockford gets bigger for 2021

By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — Work is underway to bring a holiday tradition back to...
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12/20: Heidi Ognibene | Rock River Valley Blood Center

Heidi talks about the need for blood during the holidays in Northern Illinois and how to go about donating. In addition, she outlines the...
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12/20: Tom McNamara | Mayor of Rockford

This week, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, Covid-19 percentage rates, why he’s worried about New Year’s Eve parties, and about...
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12/13: Amy Newel | Chocoholic Frolic 2021

Amy Newel from The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties discusses how COVID has affected individuals with mental and physical disabilities – and...
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12/13: Andrea Schinderling | Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary

Andrea discusses why it is not a great idea to give a pet as a Christmas gift in the area unless you are ready...
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