Rockford mayoral candidate Brian Leggero joined us just after the primaries to talk about the battle ahead. Rockford IceHogs communication intern Eric Mueller talked with us about his time with the Hogs and perspective on Rockford. Check out

18 - Aaron Tokarz

Feb 24th, 2017 47m 49s

With the February 28 primary election rapidly approaching, Second Ward Aldermanic Candidate Aaron Tokarz told us how things are going for his campaign and what sets him apart from his primary competitors. Upcoming events around town: Aaron To

Episode 17

Feb 23rd, 2017 1h 58m

We had a crowd at the studio for Episode 17! We were joined by Second Ward Aldermanic Candidate Jonathan Logemann, 12th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Barb Verni-Lau, and Alderman Karen Elyea, who faces a primary challenge in the 11th Ward. This

16 - Ronnie Manns

Feb 10th, 2017 26m 59s

Ronnie Manns, independent candidate for Rockford Mayor, talked with Caleb, Jim, and Jeff about his background, the best aspects of Rockford, and race relations in Rockford. We also discussed Ronnie's article on campaign finance. This episode

15 - Lisa Palmeno

Feb 7th, 2017 1h 10m

Candidate for Rockford's 11th aldermanic ward, Lisa Palmeno, joined us to talk about her campaign and her business, Market Street Press. The guys then covered the Rockford IceHogs and the newly opened Burnham Lofts. They also discussed Jim a

14 - Frank Haney Frank Gambino Dan Petrie

Jan 30th, 2017 1h 23m

Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney talked with Jeff about the county’s new leadership team, strategies for stemming crime, modernizing the county’s policies, and the principles of accountability, collaboration, and transparency. Rockfo

13 - Rudy Valdez

Jan 20th, 2017 1h 29m

Rockford Mayoral Candidate Rudy Valdez came to visit the chilly confines of the This Week in Rockford studio. We talked about Rudy's background and his business and community leadership experience, plus the frequent campaign topics of crime and

12 - Kathy Mehalko and Becky Baux

Jan 13th, 2017 1h 26m

Kathy Mehalko, one of her foster dogs, Katie, joined us to talk about the problems with puppy mills. Then we talked with Becky Baux and her efforts to make the Winnebago County Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter. (We didn't know at show time that

11 - Crime in Rockford

Jan 9th, 2017 54m 26s

Caleb, Jim, and Jeff discuss crime in Rockford, including the New Year's shootings at Cliffbreakers and Rockford Police Chief O'Shea's press conference. The guys also talked about RockfordAdvocate.com's upcoming series on domestic violence and

10 - Eli Nicolosi and David Soll

Jan 2nd, 2017 1h 24m

Candidate for Loves Park's second aldermanic ward, David Soll, joined us to discuss issues in Loves Park, his aldermanic campaign platform, and government in general. Then Eli Nicolosi, Winnebago County Board Member for District 8, sat in and

9 - Ald. Venita Hervey and Aaron Tokarz

Dec 23rd, 2016 1h 20m

Aaron Tokarz tells us why he should be the next Rockford Second Ward Alderman. We also talk about his history, both in Rockford as owner of White Shutter Photography and as a Village of Gurnee police officer, and how those experiences inform h

Episode 8 - Ald. Tom McNamara and Holly Sias

Dec 15th, 2016 1h 56m

Alderman Tom McNamara, candidate for Rockford mayor in 2017, and Holly Sias from the Rockford IceHogs joined us. Holly brought us up to speed on IceHogs events, including Bomber Hat night on 12/21/16, and we talked about her history in sports

Episode 7 - Pablo Korona

Dec 9th, 2016 1h 28m

Pablo Korona of CNVR / Conveyer joins us to discuss social issues in Rockford, the "Our City, Our Story" video series, his current video projects, and the storytelling component of video production. Pablo shares some of his favorite Rockford r

Episode 6 - Brian Leggero

Dec 2nd, 2016 1h 32m

Brian Leggero joins us to discuss his professional background and mayoral campaign. We talked about his primary platform subjects, which include reducing crime, reducing taxes, and bringing jobs back to Rockford. Brian then stayed on with Cal

Episode 5

Nov 28th, 2016 1h 14m

Chris DeSousa, center for the Rockford IceHogs, joins us to talk hockey. Then Caleb, Jim, and Jeff cover Stroll on State, the recent round of carjackings and crimes in Rockford and whether the crime rate will give rise to more citizens wieldin

11/15/2016 - Episode 4

Nov 21st, 2016 1h 30m

Guests Tommy Meeks and Hon. Pamela Connell, 6th Ward Alderman, join hosts Caleb Wilson, Jim Hagerty, and Jeff Orduno to discuss Rockford topics. Alderman Connell tells us what we could expect from a Connell mayoral administration. Tommy Meeks

Episode 3

Nov 11th, 2016 53m 29s

Caleb Wilson, Jim Hagerty, and Jeff Orduno are joined by Downtown Barber Shave Club's Dave Armstrong to discuss Brovember, which is in full swing and raises funds to promote men's health initiatives, including prostate cancer research. The hos

Episode 2

Nov 3rd, 2016 1h 7m

Caleb Wilson, Jeff Orduno, and guest Jim Hagerty of Rockford Advocate discuss Bishop Malloy and Fr. Romke's Carpool Karaoke, Caleb's adventure to Cafe Benelux in Milwaukee, Monday night's juvenile crime spree, Scott Saporiti's newly-formed Sapo

Episode 1

Nov 1st, 2016 1h 5m

This week, Caleb, Jeff, and guest Jim Hagerty of RockfordAdvocate.com discuss the Chicago Cubs, Clock Tower shootings (and Johnny Emerald III's efforts to save The Clock Tower), crime around Rockford, Jesus sighting in downtown Rockford, the Ro

Episode 0

Oct 26th, 2016 1h 9m

This week's topics include ArtScene, progress on the Amerock-Ziock building, hotels and economic development in downtown Rockford, mayoral candidates, and more. Caleb Wilson and Jeff Orduno are joined by guest Jim Hagerty.

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