SEGMENT #1: PALEOFEST 2025 AT BURPEE MUSEUM JOSH MATHEWS

In this segment. Josh Mathews of Burpee Museum outlines this weekend's Paleofest 2025 Celebration at the museum and outlines the who, what and where of the event. He also outlines why kids coming to Paleofest can learn to be anything they want through the wonder of science. The event is February 28th thru March 2nd 2025. Details at BurpeeMuseum.org/Paleofest

SEGMENT #2: IRISH MARCHING SOCIETY TYLER PICKERING

In this segment. Tyler Pickering (Organizer) outlines the plans for the 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and PaddyFest 2025. He outlines the new ideas for this year including location at Loves Park City Hall Grounds, and why they moved the event this year. He also outlines why the Rock River will NOT be dyed green this year. He wraps with ways to get tickets and outlines that next year will be the 50th Annual event. Details at IrishMarchingSociety.Com

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the controversy over the Rockford Welcome Sign on East State Street which is going to council this week. He also outlines the Concrete Program which is going for approval this upcoming Monday. He also touches on PCI expanding in the area this Spring, the Property Tax Rebate Program getting voted on this Monday and more. He outlines that the FIBER OPTIC Installation program is 2 years in a 5 year program and the installation for the city is at 40% to conclude.