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

 

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 Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins Steve Summers on This Week in the Stateline to discuss this year's event.

Stroll on State takes place from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 in downtown Rockford.

Listen below for the full episode:

 
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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

 
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Five teams from the NIC-10 qualified for the playoffs this season, but after round one only two teams remain. We recap round one of the playoffs and look ahead toward round two.

 
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