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Crusader Clinic chose KMK Media Group to create its new brand package, both in print and electronic media. KMK launched a new Web site for Kilt & Clover at www.thekiltandclover.com, and Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association at www.nibca.net. Hononegah High School chose KMK to produce a video highlighting the school’s Homani Project, a program to help students reduce truancy and a support network for freshman.
Humana Inc., completed its purchase of OSF HealthPlans, Inc., a Peoria, Ill.-based managed care company, from OSF Saint Francis, Inc.
Entre Computer Solutions has become a Prometric testing facility — a company that allows customers to take online exams including; Microsoft, American Medical, American Dentistry, and others. Entre is the only facility within a 45-mile radius of Rockford with Prometric testing. Entre also achieved Diamond Dealer status, the highest status with Barracuda Networks.
Chicago Rockford International Airport and Southern Skyways will add a new, fourth-weekly flight to Denver beginning July 3, 2008. The enhanced service, in business class seating configuration, will be on a MD-80 aircraft.
Rockford Park District offers free Imagination Station performances at Sinnissippi Park Music Shell on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., through Aug. 6, and free Music in the Park performances Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., through Aug. 14.
Lamar Outdoor Advertising of Rockford tested a new initiative to distribute AMBER Alerts™ on its digital billboards as part of an effort from the Outdoor Advertising Association of America to aid in the recovery of abducted children.
Beginning July 1, Northern Public Radio welcomes the return of Bob Edwards to 89.5 FM-WNIJ, as well as the re-emergence of area native and NIU alum, announcer Bob Christiansen, in the music hosting line-up at classical station 90.5-WNIU. NPR also plans to stream online at www.wnij.org and www.wniu.org by July 1.
Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital is one of only 15 hospitals in HealthSouth’s nationwide network of more than 90 to be recognized as a Stroke Rehabilitation Center of Excellence.
Ballard Electric and IBEW Local 364 partnered for a project to improve the lighting system at Illinois Growth Enterprises’ production facility, by changing out 154 obsolete magnetic florescent ballasts for newer electronic ballasts in 77 fixtures.
Discovery Center Museum was among the few in the nation to host C-SPAN’s new Campaign 2008 Bus as part of the “Road to the White House” tour in June. The 45-foot mobile production studio, which is making stops at major political events leading up to the 2008 election, aims to inform voters and raise campaign awareness.
Waterside Financial Advisors, LLC opened its second office at Perryville Virtual Office Suites at Crimson Ridge, 695-4 Perryville Road.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is seeking grant proposals for the Jon W. Lundin Historic Preservation Fund. In May, 2007 the Community Foundation established the fund in memory of community advocate Jon Lundin, husband of Foundation President Gloria Lundin. Friends and colleagues contributed more than $40,000. This year $2,000 is available. Applications at www.cfnil.org. Deadline for proposals is July 15.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will base its Illinois campus at Chicago Rockford International Airport, as part of a growing consortium of aerospace partners with the Greater Rockford Airport Authority, Kishwaukee College, Northern Illinois University and Rock Valley College.
Aerotek, Inc., a staffing company, opened its first area office at 695 N. Perryville Road, Ste. 1, in Rockford.
Comcast said it will donate a $1 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees, for each customer in Illinois, northwestern Indiana and southwestern Michigan who signs up for the e-billing service by July 22.
Winnebago County master gardeners will answer gardening questions on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m., at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden through August.
Allegra Print & Imaging seeks applications from area nonprofit organizations by July 31 for a $7,500 FootPRINT Fund® award towards print services for promotional and informational materials. Application forms at 1920 E. Riverside Blvd., or www.allegraprinting.biz.
Nicor employees helped sort and organize food donations at Rock River Valley Food Pantry as part of the company’s 12th annual Volunteer Day on May 17.
Winnebago County Health Department has opened a phone line at 815-720-4245 for residents to report the location and number of dead birds, in anticipation of West Nile Virus or St. Louis encephalitis activity this season.
Elite Defense Systems taught self-defense to the Winnebago County Health Department.
