9,294 SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY ONE SINGLE ‘SHOP LOCAL’ EVENT
Thousands of shoppers will converge on northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin once again for the fall edition of the popular Vintage Shop Hop on Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4, 2025. The event is a self-guided road…
43 years of service – Cancer Benefit for DC Brian Kunce
On Saturday October 11th we will be hosting a Cancer Benefit for Deputy Chief Brian Kunce. Brian has served our Winnebago / Boone Co. community for over 43 years, protecting lives, mentoring firefighters, and making a lasting impact…
Congressman LaHood Grant Opportunity Updates
Please find below upcoming federal grant opportunities that may be of interest to your county, city, town, village or organization. You may also find information about these grants by visiting www.grants.gov. Please request letters at least 5 business days…
Next Generation Wireless Donates $44k to Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Marketing Record-Breaking Year of Giving
Next Generation Wireless (NGW), an Authorized Agent of UScellular, is proud to announce a donation of $44,000 to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation, setting a new fundraising record for the organization in its 20+ years…
IWIB Award Recipients Deserve A Round of Applause
Congratulations to the winners of the “Influential Women in Business” awards! Each of these remarkable women embodies the spirit of leadership, mentorship, and empowerment in unique ways, leaving a profound impact on their communities and industries. Over 100…
Beloit Health System to Re-Present Certificate of Need Application for NorthPointe Campus Expansion in January Following Denial
On October 29, 2024 , the Beloit Health System presented its application for a Certificate of Need (CON) permit to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to establish a NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital. While the proposal did…