 

SEGMENT #1:  Rockford RAVE Projects AGM Doug Johnson about BMO/Coronado/Davis Park

Assistant General Manager Doug Johnson discusses the challenges and benefits of booking talent, renting for use, and community events held at the BMO Center, The Coronado Theatre and the upcoming Davis Park Pavillion.

He outlines the 100th Celebration for the Coronado and what renovations are being completed and more. Then he breaks down the challenges of booking the BMO, and wraps with his vision for the newly readied Davis PARK in 2027

 


SEGMENT #2:  GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford Exe Dir Karen Carlson about Gala 2026

In this segment, Executive Director of Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford Karen Carlson outlines the 2026 Gala held October 17th at The Tabala Event Center. She outlines where the donations and proceeds will be going to, where to get tickets and what to expect that night. In addition, she outlines the services at GiGi’s for participants and why this flagship fundraiser is so important to provide free services for the community.



 

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal

 
In this episode, Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal outlines the Improvement District for Tourism Act that was just passed at City Hall this Monday night. She also updates us on how she looks at the city differently as the Mayor now, and what she would like to encourage all of us to do for Rockford in the months ahead to come together.

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SEGMENT #1:&nbsp; Rockford RAVE Projects AGM Doug Johnson about BMO/Coronado/Davis Park
Assistant General Manager Doug Johnson discusses the challenges and benefits of booking talent, renting for use, and community events held at the BMO Center, The Coronado Theatre and the upcoming Davis Park Pavillion.
He outlines the 100th Celebration for the Coronado and what renovations are being completed and more. Then he breaks down the challenges of booking the BMO, and wraps with his vision for the newly readied Davis PARK in 2027
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 SEGMENT #2: &nbsp;GiGi&rsquo;s Playhouse Rockford Exe Dir Karen Carlson about Gala 2026
In this segment, Executive Director of Gigi&rsquo;s Playhouse Rockford Karen Carlson outlines the 2026 Gala held October 17th at The Tabala Event Center. She outlines where the donations and proceeds will be going to, where to get tickets and what to expect that night. In addition, she outlines the services at GiGi&rsquo;s for participants and why this flagship fundraiser is so important to provide free services for the community. 
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SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal
&nbsp; In this episode, Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal outlines the Improvement District for Tourism Act that was just passed at City Hall this Monday night. She also updates us on how she looks at the city differently as the Mayor now, and what she would like to encourage all of us to do for Rockford in the months ahead to come together.

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Coronado turning 100, GiGi's gala and mayor's update

 

SEGMENT #1:  Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Scholarships with Kate Ambrose 

Scholarship Engagement Associate of The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois outlines their annual Scholarship Fair December 3rd from 4-7:30 at the Embassy Hotel in downtown Rockford. College students can gain info and may be awarded scholarship money for educational purposes. Over $600,000.00 dollars in scheduled scholarships have been awarded since its inception in 2012. 

 


SEGMENT #2:  Sue Stevens Cherry Valley Library Scarecrows on Parade Update 

Executive Director Sue Stevens and Marketing Coordinator Miriam Nesemeier outline the Scarecrows on Parade in downtown Cherry Valley and encourage spectators to cast their votes for best one by October 31st. Winner announced Nov 2. Also how to vote and everything else at CherryValleyLib.Org

 

SEGMENT #3: Rock House Kids Executive Director Dee Lacny


In this episode, Rock House Kids Executive Director Dee Lacny outlines how Socktober has been, what is new at the house, and outlines her future fundraisers and plans to help the kids at this house for the upcoming Winter, holidays, and school year.

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SEGMENT #1: &nbsp;Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Scholarships with Kate Ambrose&nbsp;
Scholarship Engagement Associate of The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois outlines their annual Scholarship Fair December 3rd from 4-7:30 at the Embassy Hotel in downtown Rockford. College students can gain info and may be awarded scholarship money for educational purposes. Over $600,000.00 dollars in scheduled scholarships have been awarded since its inception in 2012.&nbsp;
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 SEGMENT #2: &nbsp;Sue Stevens Cherry Valley Library Scarecrows on Parade Update&nbsp;
Executive Director Sue Stevens and Marketing Coordinator Miriam Nesemeier outline the Scarecrows on Parade in downtown Cherry Valley and encourage spectators to cast their votes for best one by October 31st. Winner announced Nov 2. Also how to vote and everything else at <a href="http://cherryvalleylib.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cherryvalleylib.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792860634374000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33Vo89iOIgeIJxFa3ctD5M">CherryValleyLib.Org</a> 
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SEGMENT #3: Rock House Kids Executive Director Dee Lacny
 In this episode, Rock House Kids Executive Director Dee Lacny outlines how Socktober has been, what is new at the house, and outlines her future fundraisers and plans to help the kids at this house for the upcoming Winter, holidays, and school year.

Community Foundation scholarships, Scarecrows on Parade and Rock House Kids

 

SEGMENT #1:  Rockford Rotary International Polio Walk at RVC

Lynn Momberger and Beth Costa-Bland of Rotary Rockford and Rotary Loves Park discuss the Inaugural Polio Walk Saturday, October 24th at 10am at Rock Valley College Mulford Entrance. The free event is to bring awareness of Polio in the world and the Inaugural Walk is being executed at the same time in Canada through to Texas. Lynn also covers how to become a Rockford Rotary Club Member as well. More at tinyurl.com/RockfordPolioWalk 


SEGMENT #2: Rockford Hero Rumble November 7th at Hard Rock between Police and Fire 

In this segment, organizers Jimmy Goodman Jr. and Nick Povalitis outline the second annual Rockford Hero Rumble featuring Police Department Members vs Rockfod Fire Members November 7th at The Hard Rock Casino. The funds from the evening matches and event benefit The Carrie Lynn Children’s Center. More at RockfordHeroRumble.com 

 

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal 


In this episode, Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal outlines the work being done to balance the Rockford Budget for 2027. There is a $5 Million Dollar deficit and the Mayor outlines her thoughts and assures the city is working for the best interests of the community. She also outlines how impressed she is with the Youth of Rockford and how they are getting involved and their passion for the city of Rockford.

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SEGMENT #1:&nbsp; Rockford Rotary International Polio Walk at RVC
Lynn Momberger and Beth Costa-Bland of Rotary Rockford and Rotary Loves Park discuss the Inaugural Polio Walk Saturday, October 24th at 10am at Rock Valley College Mulford Entrance. The free event is to bring awareness of Polio in the world and the Inaugural Walk is being executed at the same time in Canada through to Texas. Lynn also covers how to become a Rockford Rotary Club Member as well. More at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/RockfordPolioWalk" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://tinyurl.com/RockfordPolioWalk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792166205092000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1iQWlKL0PY9u_wxsBwpK2e">tinyurl.com/RockfordPolioWalk</a>&nbsp;
 SEGMENT #2: Rockford Hero Rumble November 7th at Hard Rock between Police and Fire&nbsp;
In this segment, organizers Jimmy Goodman Jr. and Nick Povalitis outline the second annual Rockford Hero Rumble featuring Police Department Members vs Rockfod Fire Members November 7th at The Hard Rock Casino. The funds from the evening matches and event benefit The Carrie Lynn Children&rsquo;s Center. More at <a href="http://rockfordherorumble.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://rockfordherorumble.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792166205092000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1U-vvjdLCzFntYlGZ3KseM">RockfordHeroRumble.com</a>&nbsp;
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SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal&nbsp;
 In this episode, Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal outlines the work being done to balance the Rockford Budget for 2027. There is a $5 Million Dollar deficit and the Mayor outlines her thoughts and assures the city is working for the best interests of the community. She also outlines how impressed she is with the Youth of Rockford and how they are getting involved and their passion for the city of Rockford.

Rockford Hero Rumble, Polio Walk and mayor's recap

 

SEGMENT #1:  Chicago Rockford International Airport Executive Director Zack Oakley 

In this segment, Executive Director Zack Oakley outlines the plans for the 80th Anniversary of operating the airport in Rockford, what new destinations are in the works for 2027, the cargo growth in Rockford, and what plans are in the works for 2027. In addition, he outlines the newest destinations planned with carriers in Rockford and how convenient it is to fly out of Rockford. He also adds the Sunflower Program which is available to travelers dealing with disabilities and how the airport accommodates their needs as well.  

 


SEGMENT #2:  GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford Exe Dir Karen Carlson about Gala 2026  

In this segment, Executive Director of Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford Karen Carlson outlines the 2026 Gala held October 17th at The Tabala Event Center. She outlines where the donations and proceeds will be going to, where to get tickets and what to expect that night. In addition, she outlines the services at GiGi’s for participants and why this flagship fundraiser is so important to provide free services for the community.



 

SEGMENT #3 : Northern Illinois Food Bank Chris Fisher and Katy Heraty


In this episode, Chris and Katie recap the success of the Fight Hunger, Spark Change event in April and why it took so long to account for results and how the results of $160,000 can buy $1.1 Million Dollars in food for their neighbors. SolveHungertoday.org is the website to receive assistance, to volunteer, to donate and for all things Northern Illinois Food Bank. Plus new initiatives are covered in this segment.

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SEGMENT #1:&nbsp; Chicago Rockford International Airport Executive Director Zack Oakley&nbsp;
In this segment, Executive Director Zack Oakley outlines the plans for the 80th Anniversary of operating the airport in Rockford, what new destinations are in the works for 2027, the cargo growth in Rockford, and what plans are in the works for 2027. In addition, he outlines the newest destinations planned with carriers in Rockford and how convenient it is to fly out of Rockford. He also adds the Sunflower Program which is available to travelers dealing with disabilities and how the airport accommodates their needs as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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 SEGMENT #2: &nbsp;GiGi&rsquo;s Playhouse Rockford Exe Dir Karen Carlson about Gala 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this segment, Executive Director of Gigi&rsquo;s Playhouse Rockford Karen Carlson outlines the 2026 Gala held October 17th at The Tabala Event Center. She outlines where the donations and proceeds will be going to, where to get tickets and what to expect that night. In addition, she outlines the services at GiGi&rsquo;s for participants and why this flagship fundraiser is so important to provide free services for the community. 
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SEGMENT #3 : Northern Illinois Food Bank Chris Fisher and Katy Heraty
 In this episode, Chris and Katie recap the success of the Fight Hunger, Spark Change event in April and why it took so long to account for results and how the results of $160,000 can buy $1.1 Million Dollars in food for their neighbors. <a href="http://solvehungertoday.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://solvehungertoday.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790959776832000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wTFbZIVBfjriw_8-MhvQ">SolveHungertoday.org</a> is the website to receive assistance, to volunteer, to donate and for all things Northern Illinois Food Bank. Plus new initiatives are covered in this segment.

Coronado turning 100, GiGi's gala and mayor's update

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