Invasive Media

09/26/2025

09/22/2025

Congratulations to SoundSafe.ai of Galena—recipient of the 10th Genz Small Business Development Fund Award!

NWILED and Illinois Bank and Trust presented SoundSafe.ai with $10,000 to accelerate their cutting-edge work in audio watermarking, deepfake detection, and public safety technology. The funding allowed them to purchase two NVIDIA DGX Spark AI systems to power real-time solutions that support law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and create good jobs here in Northwest Illinois.

We’re proud to support local entrepreneurs Johnny Stevenson and Hamad Dada as they grow SoundSafe.ai into a national leader while staying rooted in our community.

Learn more at www.SoundSafe.ai
Read the full press release at https://www.nwiled.org/genz-fund.php



SoundSafe.ai Staff with Guests (left to right) – Lily Kern, Aashutosh Pokharel, Sree Prakash Shah, Nikesh Shah, Hamad Dada, Zachary McCollum, Ethan Jensen, David Schmit with NWILED, Jack Dregne, Johnny Stevenson, Patrick Powaser with Gradient Coaching and Consulting, Gavin Doyle with Illinois Bank & Trust, a division of UMB Bank, n.a., Lisa Vakharia with NWILED , Dr. Eric Eller with Loras College, Chelsea Beyer with Dupaco Community Credit Union, and Barb Hocker with the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

08/16/2025

Wahlert Catholic High School Athletics
Holy Family Catholic Schools (Official)

Some stories are bigger than baseball.

This documentary follows the Wahlert Golden Eagles through the grind of this last season, reminding us all about grit, friendship, and chasing dreams, it’s about family, faith, and the community that raised them.

From little league diamonds to the biggest stage in Iowa high school baseball, this documentary follows the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles through a season d...

08/16/2025

08/16/2025

🎉 21 DAYS until BLOKTOBERFEST! 🎉
The countdown is ON and we’re bringing the energy 🔥
Skate, BMX, music, food, vintage vibes, and more—September 6 can’t come soon enough.
Let the countdown begin… 🧡🖤

08/15/2025

Our sweet Jeanette needs your help!

08/11/2025

08/11/2025

So grateful to work with amazing people!