Andrea discusses why it is not a great idea to give a pet as a Christmas gift in the area unless you are ready to make the commitment, and how the adoption process has changed in a COVID-19 world. In addition, she discusses how to donate cash and/or products to keep the shelter moving forward for Rockford.
Runtime: 7 Minutes
Heidi Ognibene of the Rock River Valley Blood Center discusses how the recent Polar Vortex has played havoc with the blood supply in the Stateline area. She outlines the need, the requirements to donate, and shares that RRVBC was asked to donate blood to Texas due to the recent winter storms.
Runtime: 6 minutes
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara discusses the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois and his promise to rappel the Supply Core Building to raise funds for the Girl Scouts. He also outlines the details timeline for the Fiber Optic for Internet Access proposal going for final approval from City Council on March 15, as well as Covid-19 Vaccine Centers being set up this week. He wraps up outlining his commitment to curbing crime in 2021 and a tip of the cap to Rockford's St. Patricks’ Day activities.
Runtime: 9:30 minutes
It's playoff time, and for the NIC-10 Whip Around podcast that means it's time to preview all the upcoming matchups around the area.
