B103 Rockford wins IBA Silver Dome Award
Rockford radio station b103 came home with a big win while attending the Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome awards on Oct. 24 in Bloomington.
B103 came out on top in the Best Radio Station Self-promotion category. The station submitted material from its on-air contest "Taylor'd Keyword of the Day." The listener who was engaged throughout the week and entered the highest number of keywords online scored a pair of tickets to a much-anticipated Taylor Swift show at Soldier Field in Chicago in June.
Lisa Tyler, b103 brand manager, accepted the award on behalf of the station and commented, "We were so honored to win. The b103 team wanted to make the contest unique and fun and wanted to make sure a true 'Swiftie' came away the winner, and that's what happened."
Named after the iconic dome on the Illinois State Capitol, the Silver Dome Awards recognize the “Best of the Best” in Illinois broadcasting. Entries are judged by markets by out-of-state professional broadcasters in similar size markets.
Music at the Market: Long-shot
Join the Rockford City Market for Music at the Market featuring local favorite, Long-shot!
When: Friday, May 7th, 5:30-8pm
Where: Inside the Rockford City Market, 116 N Madison Street, Madison Street level
Cost: $5 now through eventbrite or $7 at the door
Cash bar serving beer, wine, & mixed drinks so you can grab a drink and enjoy the show!
Dinner and a show? Don't forget to stop by and grab dinner from Guzel Restaurant or pre-order your pizza from Crust & Crumbles!
*Due to COVID guidelines seats are limited and spaced accordingly*
NIC-10 All-Conference Teams Named
Congratulations to all the talented athletes who were named to the NIC-10 (Northern Illinois Conference) all-conference teams! MVPs and coaches were named as well. Click below to see the complete list.
https://www.rrstar.com/story/sports/2021/04/01/nic-10-boys-swim-cheerleading-dance-bowling-all-conference-teams/4834211001/
Easy St. Patrick's Day Martini Recipe from Perfectly Season Catering
We have an easy St. Patrick's Day Martini recipe to share thanks to our friends at Perfectly Seasoned Catering in Roscoe.
Ingredients:
Melon Liqueur
Your Favorite Vodka
Recipe:
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour melon liqueur and vodka.
Shake well and strain into a prepared martini or cocktail glass.
Tip: Rim your martini glasses with sugar and use honeydew melon balls as garnish!
For more culinary inspiration from Perfectly Seasoned, click HERE
Taco Johns is an Illinois Favorite
During these pandemic times, Americans have apparently been turning to tacos for comfort. A TOP Data study has revealed that consumption of tacos has increased by 12.8% during the pandemic and the most popular taco restaurant in Illinois is: Taco Johns. Lucky for those in the stateline, there are plenty of Taco Johns to choose from. Click HERE to find the one nearest you.
Key findings from the TOP Data study:
Taco John's is Illinois' most popular taco restaurant
12.8% - The increase in taco consumption during Covid-19
23% - The percentage of people who don’t eat any tacos at all.
1 in 5 - The number of Americans who eat on average at least one taco per day.
Click below to see the state by state map and other key findings from the TOP Data report.
https://topagency.com/report/taco-report/
Forest City Diagnostic Imaging Joins Forces with Summit Radiology
Forest City Diagnostic Imaging in Rockford has announced that it has acquired Summit Radiology, in order to better serve the greater communities of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Forest City will integrate operations with Summit to provide an efficient and effective patient experience and will continue to operate at both locations.
Forest City has over 22-years of history in providing expert services to its patients, and with the acquisition of Summit will diversify and grow their expertise while expanding into 3D mammography that includes contrastenhanced spectral mammography (CESM). This transaction increases both Summit and Forest City’s collective ability to offer high-quality and affordable imaging services to their patients.
The newly integrated operations are proud to announce that they have reached an agreement with Dr. Martin Urban and Camelot Radiology for interpretive radiology services to complement Forest City’s existing independent radiological team. Dr. Vikram Sobti will continue to interpret patient images with the highest quality of care for Forest City. Together, this team of board-certified subspecialty trained radiologists will help Forest City offer best-in-class diagnostic radiology services and solutions.
“Both companies have served in this market for a long time and will continue to support Rockford, IL and surrounding communities,” said Vickie Lyford, operations manager at Forest City. “Forest City is pleased to formally team up with Summit by offering expanded capacity and additional patient services and conveniences while also offering deeper expertise in their independent radiologist team.”
Find more info HERE
29 Kid-Friendly Baking Recipes Perfect for the Holidays
2020 is the year for baking so why not get the kids involved? Click below to find 29 kid-friendly recipes ranging from Christmas Funfetti cookies to Mason Jar Ice Cream Cake...YUM!
https://redtri.com/easy-baking-recipes/amp/
Could the Stateline Face a Cookie Shortage this Christmas?
There may be a shortage of cookies on the shelves this holiday season. Campbell’s Soup Company, which makes cookies under the Pepperidge Farms brand, warned that it is facing a shortage ahead of its busiest season. The shortage is being blamed on an increase in demand and a labor shortage, both of which are results of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a report compiled by Top Data, American cookie consumption has increased by 25 percent since the start of the pandemic, with 1 in 5 Americans eating three or more cookies per day.
Food shortages have been happening all year due to the ongoing pandemic, including a meat shortage that affected major producers like Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods.
Click below to learn more...
https://nypost.com/2020/12/10/top-supplier-warns-of-possible-cookie-shortage-over-holidays/
Virtual Christmas Cookie Decorating Class with Gluten Free Girlfriend
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Good News: Boost Your Immune System...with Wine
We could all use some good news in 2020 and this certainly lands in that category. It turns out there are 7 wines that may boost your immune system when consumed in moderation. However, not all red wine is created equal. Different red wines have different flavor profiles and different levels of antioxidants.
A few of the wines that topped list are Merlot, Malbec, and Pinot Noir. Click below to see the other wines that made the list and why. In the meantime, cheers to boosting your immune system!
https://blog.brightcellars.com/the-7-best-wines-for-your-immune-system/