SEGMENT #1: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford 5K Dash for Down Syndrome

In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines this year’s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome event at Roscoe Middle School Saturday, April 25th starting at 9am. The show outlines how to sign up, where the proceeds from the event go, and how you can participate virtually without even running to raise donations to keep GiGi’s services for over 450 families in 5 counties running for 2026.

SEGMENT #2: KNIB Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Communications Director Jeannie

April brings Earth Day and Jeannie outlines the way to celebrate, and the way to participate in the Great American Clean Up. She also outlines what is and what is not recyclable. More at KNIB.ORG

SEGMENT #3: 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers

In this segment, Bruce Erickson outlines this 501C3 Non for Profit Volunteer organization that provides Therapy Dogs for local schools, universities, first responders and more. He outlines the vetting process for those interested in helping, the requirements for dogs to be in the program, and the overall benefits and results he sees when therapy dogs are present. More at 17ththerapydogs.org

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SEGMENT #1: SUPERHERO CENTER FOR AUTISM Jim Taylor

In this segment, Jim Taylor Communications Director for Superhero Center outlines the concept of the center for families and those with Autism. In addition, he outlines their upcoming Marquade Ball coming April 18th at Embassy Suites. He also outlines how a family can attend the Supercenter Gym session. More at SuperHeroCenter.org.

SEGMENT #2: Stateline Strides for Stroke Walk Deanne Meseck

In this segment, Organizer Deanne Meseck outlines the return of the Stateline Strides for Stroke Walk May 30th at Rock Valley College. Being a Stroke survivor for 6 years now, she took over the walk after the previous organizers moved on. May is Stroke Awareness Month and DeAnn wants to bring awareness to the area. She also plans on using the proceeds to allow other stroke individuals to attend a Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp to the area. More on Stateline Strides for Stroke on Facebook.

SEGMENT #3: 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers Bruce Erickson

In this segment, Bruce Erickson outlines this 501C3 Non for Profit Volunteer organization that provides Therapy Dogs for local schools, universities, first responders and more. He outlines the vetting process for those interested in helping, the requirements for dogs to be in the program, and the overall benefits and results he sees when therapy dogs are present. More at 17thcircuittherapydogs.org.

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SEGMENT #1: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford 5K Dash for Down Syndrome

In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines this year’s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome event at Roscoe Middle School Saturday, April 25th starting at 9am. The show outlines how to sign up, where the proceeds from the event go, and how you can participate virtually without even running to raise donations to keep GiGi’s services for over 450 families in 5 counties running for 2026.

SEGMENT #2: Rockford Art Museum Executive Director Carrie Johnson

April brings a full schedule of events at The Rockford Art Museum. Executive Director and Chief Currator Carrie Johnson outlines the who, what, where and when about the museum, the upcoming Young Artists Show for K-8 years of age, and the always popular 10th Annual Art in Bloom event April 15th thru the 20th. RockfordArtMuseum.ORG for more.

SEGMENT #3: Northern Illinois Food Bank Chris and Katie

April thru May 3rd is the 13th Annual "Fight Hunger, Spark Change" for the Northern Illinois Food Bank at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Directors Chris and Katie outline the need in the area for food, the way customers can donate at area Walmart’s and Sam’s Club. In 2025 over $200,000 raised for food supplies and to help neighbors in need. NIFB supplies multiple food pantries and soup kitchens in the Stateline.

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SEGMENT #1: Rock House Kids Executive Director and Volunteer Director

In this segment, Executive Director Dee Lacny and Volunteer Director Tarah Curry outline all things Rock House Kids and what this non-profit, community funded center does for kids in the hardest hit areas for violence and abuse. In addition to informing, they also invite the public to their Rock-N- Bowl coming up April 11th and how to sign up.

SEGMENT #2: DISCOVERY MUSEUM CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

In this segment, Meredith MacKay, Director of Advancement and Emily Grobe, Marketing for Discovery Center Museum outline the events coming up for families and students on Spring Break. Events such as Block Play, Reduce-Reuse-ReMake, Bubble Day and more are discussed. Admission and how businesses can rent the museum for events are touched upon. DiscoveryCenterMuseum.Org for more.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

In this segment, Mayor Tom McNamara covers the upcoming County Wide Clean Up Day with KNIB and United Way, the construction season and fiber optic installation progress and how residents can contact the city for yard repairs. He also highlights Grants that are available for businesses along with a milestone for Rockford Promise. He concludes with kind words about Rock House Kids.

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SEGMENT #1: KNIB Recycling Talk with Jean Ginner

In this segment, Jean Ginner of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful outlines all of the new items that can be recycled to help the planet, including paint cans. She also announces that the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament is back in South Beloit this year on Saturday, August 1st. KNIB.ORG for details on all aspects.

SEGMENT #2: SEUPERHERO CENTER FOR AUTISM Jim Taylor

In this segment, Jim Taylor, Communications Director for Superhero Center outlines the concept of the center for families and those with Autism. In addition, he outlines their upcoming Masquerade Ball coming April 18th at Embassy Suites. He also outlines how a family can attend the Supercenter Gym session. More at SuperHeroCenter.org.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

In this segment, Mayor Tom McNamara covers the construction starting on Auburn Street March 18th, the return of IRONMAN Competition June 14th 2026 and how well Rockford executed last year. He congratulates Remedies on a new Mobile Medication Lab, and wraps with thoughts on Sunil Puri and highlights a few of the ways he helped our community.

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SEGMENT #1: Belvidere Mayor Clinton Morris
In this segment, Belvidere Mayor Clinton Morris outlines the new jobs and new businesses in Belvidere in the past 3 years. In addition, he is still optimistic that Stellantis will open the Belvidere Assembly plant with two Jeep vehicles by 2027. Housing is up, new businesses like Walmart Distribution Plant and GE are building in the area. Outlines the importance of the Belvidere Park District to attracting residents, too.

SEGMENT #2: Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller
Freeport Mayor Jodi Miller, in her 3rd term, outlines the new $31 million dollar water and treatment project that is starting this year for a water system that is from 1960 and earlier. She is happy with the new team for the city including new Fire and New Police Chefs, New Developmental Director and more. She highlights the draw of Little Cubs Field and outlines Summer city plans such as Tutty Baker Days. She also announces that the Generations Brewery Building has been sold, but can’t announce the buyer yet.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers the new, potential Data Center on land owned by Monarch of California. The City has no knowledge of any deals, businesses, or confirmations on who or what is coming to Rockford. He also covers the use of Flock Cameras, construction on Auburn Street starting March 18th, The new Chamber Outlook and why the city is backing the Rockford Area Arts Council once again this year.

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SEGMENT #1: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten

In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines all of the Art Awards plans and a new venue the Maddox Theatre on March 6th. Tickets and info at ArtsForEveryone.com. She also outlines how Art appreciates the value of Rockford landmarks such as Sinnissippi Park and more.

SEGMENT #2: KNIB Recycling Talk with Jean Ginner

In this segment, Jean Ginner of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful outlines all of the new items that can be recycled to help the planet, including paint cans. She also announces the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament is back in South Beloit this year on Saturday, August 1st. KNIB.ORG for details on all aspects.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

In this segment, Mayor Tom McNamara covers the School Strike Resolution, Crime Stat Reports compared from 2016-2025 and crime is way down, a recent Economist Magazine Article about Rockford, The Data Center possibilities for Rockford, Tad Moore Tailoring Award and Rockford Promise.

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SEGMENT #1: NORMANDY- A BRIDGE TO HISTORY Documentary Screening
In this segment, Vets Roll Organizer Mark Finnegan and Fet Leazon Carl Nuccio announce and describe their new documentary 3 years in the making highlighting the return of WW2 Vets to the beaches of Normandy. The free screening is open to the public this Sunday, February 22nd from 12-3pm at Harlem High School.The concept, the emotions and the reasons for the documentary are outlined as well as the latest developments of the 2026 Vets Roll Trip to Washington coming up May 17th thru the 20th, 2026.

SEGMENT #2: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers the success of the All Star Game for Rockford, what the city is already planning for the 250th USA 4th of July Weekend, The Coleman Yard Construction progress, the demo of the Elks Lodge in downtown and what happens next, City COuncils NO to McDonalds on the West Side, what he doesn’t like about the Governor's State of the State Address for Rockford, and is cautiously optimistic about the end of the teachers strike.

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