SEGMENT #1: Winnebago County Forest Preserves “Hooked on Fun” June 14th

Natural Resource Manager Mike Groves discusses the 8th Annual “Hooked on FUN” Kids Fishing Event scheduled for June 14th from 9-11am at Four Lakes Preserve on Hatchery Road. The event happens rain or shine and is free for the families with kids 3-6, 7-11 and 12-16. Interested people just show up, register at 8:30am and fish at 9am. More info at WinnebagoForest.ORG. In addition, Mike outlines that there are over 44 parks, and over 12,000 acres of Preserves for the public to enjoy.

SEGMENT #2: Don’t Be Next Foundation Events with Executive Director Matt Weldon 

The Don't Be Next Foundation is hosting numerous fundraising events in June and July so Executive Director Matt Weldon outlines the Mission of the Foundation to prevent individuals taking their own life. Fundraisers include a BBQ Tasting Event June 21st at Baseball Tap, and the annual Golf Outing in July to raise funds, support scholarships, and to assist the community non-for profits. Dontbenext.org for more

SEGMENT #3: ROCKFORD MAYOR TOM McNAMARA

The Mayor highlights the return of City Market and Police Week. He also outlines the new “Winning Start” Program for newborns and families in Winnebago County. He also explains the partnership between OSF College of Nursing and Wesley Willows for care, the new Goodwill Excel Center for GEDs, outlines the $96 million dollar construction projects with over 490 projects underway, and wraps with the new developments in downtown, the new PCI Building as well as new Irish Rose redevelopment.