SEGMENT #1: Rockford Severson Dells Public Programs Coordinator Liz Wiener 

Spring, outdoor fun and more are covered including the City Nature Challenge going on this weekend. Nature lovers are asked to take pictures of the environment and nature sightings and upload them to iNaturalist.com for information about what they are seeing in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle and area. Last year, Severson Dells and our area was ranked 10th in the country for use of iNaturalist.com. The fun contest for bragging rights generates interest in nature, answers to questions on nature and more. 

SEGMENT #2: Rockford City Market Executive Directors Becca Bartels & Cathy McDermott 
This episode features both Executive Directors discussing the past and future of one of Rockford’s premiere events in downtown. They cover the beginning and through 15 years the highs and the lows. Plus newly installed Director Becca Bartels describes the June 7th Birthday party planned for the market, and the newly created Incubator Booth featuring a new business each week. Market begins May 17th and runs through September 2024.  Go to RockfordCityMarket.com and their socials for more. 

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps three new developments with abandoned buildings in downtown thanks to a City Council Meeting this past week. He also highlights a new report from the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com ranking Rockford as the top real estate market in the country. Finally, he wraps up with thoughts on this year's City Market and publicly praises Outgoing Executive Director Cathy McDermott for 15 years of service.