SEGMENT #1: John Groh Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 

John Groh of the RACVB outlines plans from the Convention and Visitors Bureau in this segment. Ho touches on new Davis Park renovations coming in 2025, and the new “Thrive 2035” 10 year initiative that outlines both Boone and Winnebago County tourism. We also touch on how the new Hard Rock Casino is already paying dividends for the area's tourism, and wrap up our segment with an outline of the Ironman Competition coming in 2025 and this year’s Stroll on State which is November 30th 2024.

SEGMENT #2: Oct Domestic Awareness Month Nikki Ticknor 17th Judicial Circuit Court 

Nikki Ticknor of the 17th Judicial Circuit for Domestic Violence Courts outlines the difference between domestic violence situations, how to get information and how to obtain assistance. In addition, she outlines ways people in domestic violence situations can receive assists and contact professionals. All in an effort to generate awareness in October.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara 

Tom outlines the city's newly state directed grant for $50 MILLION DOLLARS to use for Electrical Grid Upgrades for the recent Governor's visit, and about the state awarded grant for helping with Literacy in the Rockford area from the state as well when the Governor was in Rockford this past week, In addition, he highlights awarded dollars from the recent City Council Meeting for The Discovery Center HVAC Upgrades, and the expansion of Rockford Promise to include Rockford University starting in 2025.