Rockford's Habitat For Humanity Executive Director Keri Asevedo discusses how the pandemic affected their ability to build homes in 2020 and the build schedule for 2021. Keri also highlights how the agency took social injustice to a new level with education, company wide changes, policies and sharing of video content. You'll also learn more about the Re-Store and ways you can volunteer.
Runtime: 10 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.
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 the 9th Street Construction Project that finished ahead of schedule and below budget.
Runtime: 9 minutes
Tom discusses waiting for election results, how excited he is to work with new Aldermen, Winnebago County Chairman and more. He also discusses the health systems at capacity for COVID cases, the Property Tax Levy and that he is proud of keeping taxes flat, how the coy is helping restaurants in need, and about new exciting initiatives he will be announcing next week to help property values for the city.
Runtime: 8 Minutes
