SEGMENT #1: Ted O’Donnell Festival of Lights 2025 and 4th of July Fundraiser
In this segment, organizer and decorator Ted O’Donnell outlines the upcoming Festival of Lights Celebration and how the funds generated from this event support the annual 4th of July Fireworks each year in Rockford. Ways to donate, hours of the Festival of Lights, and plans for July 4th 2026 250th Year of America Celebration plans are all outlined. 4thandLights.com.
SEGMENT #2: Natalie Austin of the Winnebago Salvation Army
In this segment Natalie Austin, Captain and Mission Integration Officer for the Winnebago Salvation Army outlines the need for food, need for funding, and relays the information of various programs supported by donations. Ways to reach out for need, and ways to donate are all outlined in this segment.
SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara
In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the latest developments of the Elks Lodge demolition with the current owner, he outlines the new City Budget for 2026 which has already passed the first vote from City Council and will probably pass this upcoming Monday way ahead of schedule with $3 million dollars in reductions. He wraps with a heartfelt salute to Helen Waddell Wyatt (Rockford Peach) and ends with an update on the Trains coming to Rockford in 2027. The project is still a go.
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