SEGMENT #1: Dancing with Rockford Stars Stacey Lidvall & Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services

The 17th Annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars is November 23rd at Tebala Event Center and in this segment, Stacy Lidvall and Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services outline this year’s event covering celebrity dancers, silent auction, dance studios involved and where the proceeds from the event go.

SEGMENT #2 : Corinne Sosso of Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful America Recycles Day
The Annual America Recycles Day is Friday, November 15th, but everyday is Recycle Day. In this segment, Corinne of KNIB educates us on what you can and cannot recycle. In addition, she reminds us that everyday is a Recycles Day for products. KNIB.ORG for more.

SEGMENT #3 : Go Rockford Director Julie Huber outlines 2024 Stroll on State

Julie Huber of Go Rockford outlines plans from the Visitors Bureau in this segment for this year’s annual Stroll on State Event Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rockford. Stroll on State brings in tourism and highlights the best of Rockford including annual parade, shuttle services, a new drone show, the addition of a second stage for entertainment, and the traditional tree lighting at 6:15pm. This is the 12th annual Stroll on State. Last year over 82,000 individuals experienced Stroll. StrollonState.com for more.

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SEGMENT #1: Go Rockford Director Julie Huber outlines 2024 Stroll on State

Julie Huber of Go Rockford outlines plans from the Visitors Bureau in this segment for this year’s annual Stroll on State Event Saturday, November 30th in downtown Rockford. Stroll on State brings in tourism and highlights the best of Rockford including annual parade, shuttle services, a new drone show, the addition of a second stage for entertainment, and the traditional tree lighting at 6:15pm. This is the 13th annual Stroll on State. Last year over 82,000 individuals experienced Stroll. StrollonState.com for more.

SEGMENT #2: Dancing with Rockford Stars Stacey Lidvall & Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services

The 17th Annual Dancing with the Rockford Stars is November 23rd at Tebala Event Center and in this segment, Stacy Lidvall and Marcia Williams from Family Counseling Services outline this year’s event covering celebrity dancers, silent auction, dance studios involved and where the proceeds from the event go.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

Tom outlines the expansion of Rockford Promise to include Rockford University along with NIU Tuition Grants, the speed and completion dates for the new Barber Colman Initiative with an opening target date of June 2025, and the city's budget is being presented to City Council this Monday night and how the city is ahead of the budgeting schedule. He wraps up with a Thanksgiving message and recaps his Halloween. (1,100 Trick or Treaters in his neighborhood)

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SEGMENT #1: ROCKFORD RAVENS RUGBY

Rockford has been home to the “Rockford Raven Rugby” teams, both men and women leagues, since 1976. Finally after the community has come together, they have a home stadium at Lyran VS being nomadic. Zack and Rich from the Ravens discuss the sport, the community involvement in obtaining a stadium, and how fans can enjoy the game and season thru the end of November. Free family fun with details at RockfordRavens.com.

SEGMENT #2: 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 #3: Winnebago County Clerk and Election Official Lori Gummow

Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow and Election Official outlines how to register to vote, answers questions on early voting and tells us why it is important to register to vote now, than on election day Tuesday when lines will be long. She concludes with contact information for voters to get answers to their questions.

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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.

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SEGMENT #1: National Disability Employment Awareness Month (The ARC and Goodwill)

Amy Newell from The Arc of Winnebago Boone and Ogle Counties and Courtney Geiger of Goodwill Industries outline a planned employment job fair for individuals with disabilities. Spooktacular Job Fair 2024 on October 23rd at the Discovery Center will highlight employers with openings and looking to add individuals and opportunities for those with disabilities.

SEGMENT #2: RACVB Made for Rockford Initiative Director Whitney Martin

In this segment, Made For Rockford Initiative Director Whitney Martin breaks down the new program available in Rockford through the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau called Made for Rockford. A team of 45 Rockfordians have been chosen to connect with new potential residents to connect them with the city arts, museums, parks to make them feel connected to Rockford. Thus, they may make Rockford a permanent home after contracts at their companies have expired.

SEGMENT #3: Karen Carlson Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford Down Syndrome Month/Gala

Since October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines the importance of acceptance and awareness of individuals with Down Syndrome, and what GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford provides for over 400 families in the Stateline. In addition, she outlines the who, what, where and why of the upcoming “I Have A Voice Gala”, which is their main fundraiser.

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SEGMENT #1: 12th ANNUAL SCARECROWS ON PARADE Cherry Valley Library Thru Oct

Sue Stevens of the Cherry Valley Library outlines the who, what, where, and when, of the 12th Annual Scarecrows on Parade Fundraiser for the Cherry Valley Library this October. Downtown Cherry Valley organizations decorate scarecrows and the public vote for their favorites. CherryValleyLIB.ORG for info and the proceeds are used for specialty programs at the library.

SEGMENT #2: Karen Carlson Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford Down Syndrome Month/Gala

Since October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines the importance of acceptance and awareness of individuals with Down Syndrome, and what GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford provides for over 400 families in the Stateline. In addition, she outlines the who, what, where and why of the upcoming “I Have A Voice Gala”, which is the main generator of funding to keep the doors open of this non profit.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

This week, Tom outlines how and where the City of Rockford will distribute the 23 Million Dollar surplus for 2024 as approved by City Council. He outlines the road improvements that are ahead in 2025 that are a part of the distribution. He announces Trick or Treat hours of October 31st 5:30-7:30pm and wraps up with a thank you to Hard Rock for it’s first month in revenue for the city and where that funding is being allocated to.

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SEGMENT #1: Oct Domestic Violence 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 #2: On The Waterfront 12 After ‘12 on the 12th Carol Wright

Carol Wright and the RAMI Board (Rockford Area Music Industry) outlines the planned reunion of the community to celebrate 12 years since On The Waterfront in downtown Rockford. Carol, who was on all 26+ years of the festival committee, outlines the history, the success and the people of OTW. The event on October 12th, 2024 at Tebala Center is a fundraiser for RAMI Music Scholarships and gives a chance for the community to remember with music, food, and memorabilia. Details at RAMIAWARDS.COM

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

This week, Tom outlines the announcement of his interest in being Mayor of Rockford once again as the general Mayoral Election for Rockford is: Primaries thru February 25th and the Election of Mayor is April 25th, 2025. I offered an invitation to any other interested candidates to reach out to join TWITS as the election nears. Then Tom outlines new grant money for small non profits from Cannabis tax revenue. Ended on highlighting services for those in need of help in Rockford as we enter Domestic Violence Awareness Month. RockfordIL.gov for more.

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SEGMENT #1 : Rockford Area Arts Council Mary McNamara Bernsten

Executive Director Mary McNamara Bernsten recaps all the new additions to the Fall Art Scene coming October 4th and 5th throughout the area. She also updates the city on the progress of implementing the results of their recent Cultural Plan for the Arts and more. Also, Emily Klonickey joins us to outline Lament in The Park coming the following week Oct 12th & 13th as well. More details @ArtsForEveryone.com

SEGMENT #2: Wally Haas of Transform Rockford Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon

Since Wally Haas is a member of the committee for the Annual Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon Friday Oct 4th at Noon in Veterans Memorial Building, he discusses the history, the importance and how to get tickets at Eventbrite for the event. He also outlines the pending Food Insecurity Conference coming Oct 17th from 12-3pm to help the 9 area food pantries and how to manage the rapid increase in need.

SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

This week, Tom outlines the proposal in front of the City Council to spend the Casino Revenue $7 million dollars concerning education, non-profit assistance, RAVE Entertainment and improvements for those buildings, Police and Fire Equipment, The Rockford Peaches Museum and Arts and Culture. In addition, he recaps his scheduled Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon Oct 4th.

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