SEGMENT #1: Maggie Anderson of Rock River Valley Blood Center about Donor Month

In this segment, Director Maggie Anderson outlines the month of January Blood Drives since January is Blood Donor Month. She recaps the requirements, the dates of local blood dives, the hospitals and areas they serve and the desperate need for 800 pints of blood each week. RRVBC.ORG for more information.

SEGMENT #2: Marshmallow’s Hope Initiative with RPS 205 with Director Katy Chadwick

In this segment, Director Katy Chadwick outlines the new service and connection that Marshmallow's Hope is providing for Rockford Public School District 205. They are going to the schools, talking to administrators and students about mental health and suicide prevention services that they provide. Everything from signs, thought process, stigma, and research / resources that are readily available for students. She also outlines ways to contact them for parents. MarshmallowsHope.org for more information.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara covers how City Council will be approving 65 Million dollars to help refurbish the old Rockford Register Star Building, and the old Rockford Clock Factory buildings into livable space, MLK Events on Monday, Why the AHL All Star Game is a game changer for Rockford, and his coming Townhall meetings along with dates of January 21st and 29th, 2026.

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SEGMENT #1: Choc Froc Talk w/ Amy Newell/The ARC/Sugar Britches

In this segment, Director Amy Newell outlines the new ideas and the traditions of Choc Froc, February 26th at the Tebala Event Center. Including the 19th annual event details and where the funds from this fundraiser are applied to for service and individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, Jeannie of Sugar Britches outlines why the chocolatier is helping the ARC and what chocolate creation Sugar Britches will be providing fundraiser goers.

SEGMENT #2: Rockford Area Arts Council Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten

In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the plans in 2026 to jump start the year for the Rockford Area Arts Council including calling for nominations for the coveted Arts Awards March 6th at RVC this year. Tickets and info at ArtsForEveryone.com. Also recaps the government $1.5 Million Dollar Grant to refurbish the Armory, and submissions for the 2026 Poet Laureate.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps what was approved and what was held over at the first City Council Meeting of the year, and recaps how residents can following along with the City on social media and outlines the places and ways to find information in 2026.

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Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara YEAR 2025 In Review Show

In this special 30 minute segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps highlights and lowlights of 2025 for the City of Rockford. He covers construction, crime rates, technology, national recognition, school superintendents and more. In addition, he covers budgets, infrastructure improvements, Davis Park construction and the Chicago Rockford International Airport. He wraps with a personal thank you to the City of Rockford employees, the voters, and the media keeping all informed.

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