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

In this segment, Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten outlines the summer programs for children available to help facilitate education through art. Kids can sign up at ArtsForEveryone.com. She also outlines the annual Membership Drive happening now, and concludes with an update on the restoration of the Rockford Armory thru an EPA Grant which is scheduled to begin in September of 2026.

SEGMENT #2: Rockford IronMan Volunteer Committee Chris Hankins & Go Rockford

In this segment, Ironman Committee Chair Chris Hankins and Lindsey Arellano from GORockford outline the need for volunteers and what the 2nd of three years with IRONMAN Competitions in downtown Rockford mean for tourism, economic development and promoting good health. Over 500 volunteers are needed for June 14th, 2026 and residents can sign up at IronMan.com or GORockford.com. 

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the deficit facing the city of $9.5 Million Dollars and why he is not overconcerned. He also covers the land around the airport and by Rockford College for development going for vote at City Council June 1st. He continues addressing the city preparations for Ironman in June and wraps by addressing the developments in downtown.