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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
United States of Kennedy
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.