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The Greater Freeport Partnership is excited to announce the first annual Stephenson County Restaurant Week April 23-May 1. During this nine-day event, patrons are encouraged to seek out dining options from area restaurants that are offering featured dishes. Freeport and Stephenson County are home to more than 95 restaurants, cafés, bars, lounges, and delis, each with a unique flavor or environment. The Stephenson County Restaurant Guide can be found online and in participating restaurants in...
Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study(SM), the firm announced. The study measures overall investor satisfaction with 24 full-service investment firms based on seven factors including product offerings; problem resolution; convenience; digital experience; financial advisors; value; and trust. The firm scored 770 in overall satisfaction, 38 points over the industry average. A deeper dive indicates...
Highland Community College in a partnership with FHN will hold an Open House from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 in the Ray and Betty Stamm Health Science Nursing Wing, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The Open House will present information about the Medical Assistant program through Highland and apprenticeship with FHN. The apprenticeship allows for students to work while completing their Medical Assistant degree. Highland and FHN are collaborating to help fill the demand for Medical Assistant openings in healthcare. Interested...
In Grown Farms, LLC will host a job fair at the Freeport Public Library on Tuesday, April 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. All candidates are encouraged to bring their resume and be ready to interview for immediate openings. Interested candidates should follow the link to pre-register for an available time: https://calendly.com/renee-barr/in-grown-farms-hiring-fair-1 The job fair is looking for candidates to fill full-time and part-time positions at their expanding facility just east of Freeport. Applicants will be interviewed for openings in several pos...
Citizens State Bank is announcing that Alex Bertram has accepted the position of Mortgage and Consumer Lender, working out of the Lena and Freeport offices. Prior to becoming a lender, Alex worked on the operations side of mortgages as a Loan Processor. In his new position on the lending team, Alex will develop customer relationships and assist in building the bank's loan portfolio. "With Citizens being a leader in the local mortgage industry, it is important to have experience and knowledge on...
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois has recently hired Keary Fath as its new Retail Director for the entire 18 county area. Fath is responsible for all aspects of Goodwill's retail operations including store sales, aftermarket retail, transportation and logistics, and e-commerce. Fath will oversee and is accountable for retail leadership and innovation, sales and profitability, strategic planning and alignment, operational growth, e-commerce, management of real estate and facility...
Most people are familiar with Charles Darwin and his theories of evolution. Simply put, a species must adapt to a new environment, or die. Well, the same axiom is true for business too – and with the quarantines and regulations imposed upon businesses during the pandemic, many have faced their own version of economic Darwinism – they needed to adapt if they wanted to keep the doors open. Now, we're not talking about large corporations – I could do a whole series on how small businesses were...
If you were a soccer mom who had to transport six kids to and from practice every day, you would not be buying the same kind of vehicle that a farmer working in the fields would need. Similarly, a single man with lots of money to spend that was interested in a sports car might be visiting a Porsche or Ferrari dealership, while a college student with the same desire might be better suited with a used Camaro or Mustang. The same analogy can be used when it comes to finding a lawyer. There are...
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is pleased to announce that Kevin Schultz has recently been promoted to market manager at the cooperative's Monroe market. In this role, Schultz will oversee the Monroe market operations and staff, as well as maintain relationships with producers, truckers and buyers. He will work with member-owners to understand and meet their livestock needs. Schultz has worked at Equity Monroe for eight years. He originally worked as a part-time yard worker,...
Cassandre Mlakar, an independent LPL Financial advisor at FSB Wealth Group located at First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll, today announced her inclusion in LPL's Freedom's Club. With more than 16,000 LPL-affiliated advisors nationwide, LPL awards select advisors with this distinction based on an advisor's business success. "I'm proud to congratulate Cassandre on behalf of LPL," said Andy Kalbaugh, LPL managing director and divisional president, National Sales and Consulting. "We applaud h...
Kelly Johnson, RN, a nurse at Monroe Clinic Hospice, received the DAISY Award based on a nomination from a recent experience with a patient's family. Her nomination shared that "Kelly's actions exemplify the selfless attitude and outstanding compassion that is engrained in the nursing profession. She has gone above and beyond in caring for patients beyond the physical care. She embodies everything the DAISY Award stands for." Kelly became a hospice nurse on her birthday in 2015 and says it was...
The Greater Freeport Partnership reignited the wildly popular Partnership Cash program for the holiday season as an extra incentive for shoppers to spend their dollars with local stores and businesses. The program sold more than $22,000 in Partnership Cash between November 20-December 31. Partnership Cash can be spent just like real cash at more than 30 locations in Stephenson County. “We were very happy with the outpouring of support for the Holiday Partnership Cash program. Not only were consumers able to make their dollar go further, it a...
Elkay announced the planned expansion of their manufacturing facility in Lanark, IL. The additional capacity was prompted by increased demand for the company's signature water delivery products which are manufactured in Lanark and in nearby Savanna, IL. Demand has been growing steadily in past years, as the company delivered a steady stream of innovative new water delivery products such as the Smartwell and LIV water delivery systems. But demand for the company's Smartwell Water Delivery System...
Monroe Clinic welcomes a new primary care nurse practitioner, Melissa Anderson, DNP. Melissa is a South Wayne native and received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA. She is licensed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Melissa will provide comprehensive, primary care to all members of the family – men, women and children. To schedule an appointment with Melissa, please call 608-324-2600....
Jo-Carroll Energy in partnership with Bluestem Energy Solutions has completed a 2.3 MWDC solar project in Jo Daviess County and Carroll County, Illinois. The now-operational solar farm consists of two solar array sites located near Apple Canyon Lake and Mount Carroll that will provide a tax boost to both counties along with additional benefits to Jo-Carroll and its member-consumers. The Apple Canyon Lake facility is a community-solar project. Jo-Carroll Energy members who subscribe to this...
Cassandra Mlakar announced that Lavonne Sturtevant has joined the First State Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Carroll Wealth Group team as Wealth Group Office Administrator. Lavonne plays a crucial role in the client's experience at FSB Wealth Group. "We are so excited to have Lavonne join our team," said Mlakar. "Our clients will love getting to know her and will value her superior service and confidentiality."...
The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the entire year, no matter how often it may be drawn. There are 16 organizations working together on the Daily Drawing from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County. Sponsoring organizations include: Caring Community of E...
Stephenson County Soil and Water Conservation District annual tree sale is underway for 2021. Each year the District sells bare root tree, evergreen, and shrub seedlings to increase efforts to provide energy conservation and/or habitat cover for wildlife. These plants are for conservation purposes only and shall not be used as ornamentals or for landscaping. Deadline to order is Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (No orders will be accepted after the deadline!) Several new species have been added to...
Monroe Clinic Orthopedics is celebrating 100 procedures using the latest advancement in joint replacement surgery, the Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology System. "We are thrilled with the outcomes our joint replacement patients have had using the Mako® system," said Orthopedics department manager Christine Nelson. "In comparison to a traditional joint replacement procedure, Mako® patients usually experience less pain and heal more quickly. Celebrating 100 patients enjoying these b...
Please see updates below regarding Monroe Clinic and Hospital visitor policy changes that will be in effect beginning December 9. We will continue to adjust our policies and make decisions rooted in safeguarding and caring for our patients, visitors, caregivers and the community at large. Hospital Visitor Policy Beginning December 9, we are suspending hospital visits at Monroe Clinic. Visitors over 18 years of age may still be allowed in the following circumstances: - Compassionate care exceptions may be made in end-of-life situations or when...
The City of Freeport is accepting 2021 Façade Improvement Program Grant Applications through February 26, 2021. The Façade Improvement Grant Program is designed to provide owners of properties financial incentives to preserve, restore, and rehabilitate the exterior features of buildings located within the Downtown Tax Increment Redevelopment (TIF) Area. The grants are provided by the City of Freeport, in partnership with Paint the Port, in recognition of the positive impact that individual facade rehabilitations can have on the overall a...
Nancy Werren, RN, a nurse in Monroe Clinic's Emergency Department, was recently awarded the Lifetime DAISY Award. The Lifetime DAISY Award is centered on a nurse's career, innovation for achieving exceptional outcomes, leadership within their team, embodying the organization's mission, and having 25+ years of service. Nancy helped start the process of building the Human Trafficking Taskforce in Green County. This has helped Monroe Clinic build a protocol within the Emergency Department to...
There are plenty of gift giving options, but the idea of showing off what makes our region special came to mind. And nobody can argue that our region has become the alternative energy capital of Illinois, we also have one other combination of things that would also make for an excellent gift option. Wine and Cheese Our region of Northwest Illinois is blessed with several truly fine wineries. For me, it's like throwing pearls to the swine – but my wife and friends, who truly appreciate good w...
One local Facebook group is trying to help local small businesses this holiday season by offering online shopping through Zoom and Facebook live. The event is called ‘Sequestered Storefronts’ and will happen online multiple times this holiday season. “The idea is that we use one Zoom account where the boutiques gather and each take turns streaming live. We share that Zoom meeting on our group Facebook page and shoppers can watch and shop for gifts online. Our hope is that others will share the live-stream and grow the audience,” said Daniell...
Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso is celebrating a significant expansion at its facility in Kent, Illinois. The $15 million investment includes new processing and packaging equipment, expanded cooler space and additional capacity to meet demand for further expansion in the future. Mark Braun, CEO, Hispanic Cheese Makers, says the expansion project was needed to meet increased demand for the company's high-quality and extensive offerings of Mexican, Caribbean and Central American cheeses and...
