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Online Exclusives

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Tube Talk: Puppies take the field in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VI

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Everyone who knows me knows I love puppies. Dogs, too, for that matter. They also know I
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Feb 03

Monster trucks invade MetroCentre Feb. 5-6

From press release The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Thunder Nationals, the world’s premier monster truck series, will entertain at the
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News

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Lawsuit ensures wind farm won’t be a breeze

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer As predicted in the editorial (“Can the county board undo its mistakes?” in the Nov.
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Feb 03

Anti-abortion activists send message to aldermen

News and notes from the Feb. 1 Rockford City Council meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer A proposed “bubble zone” ordinance that
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Renewable Energy

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Obama’s push for clean energy jobs

By Drs. Robert & Sonia Vogl President and Vice President Illinois Renewable Energy Association In his State of the Union address, President Barack
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Feb 03

1 green thing: What about air fresheners?

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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Commentary

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District 205 chief communications officer responds to Jan. 20 article

Editor’s note: The following was submitted as a Letter to the Editor in response to the Jan. 20-26, 2010, article
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Feb 03

Charles Story: Presidential Cush

To the Editor

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To the Editor: Reducing emissions to improve fuel economy

With the recent declaration by the Environmental Protection Agency that greenhouse gases are dangerous pollutants, municipalities and businesses throughout the
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Feb 03

To the Editor: I could spit tacks

In a previous letter to the editor, I had said that the fat cats of the MetroCentre need to take
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People in our Times

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This week in The Times: Eric Malone

Vitals: Eric Malone, 36, is originally from Tulsa, Okla. He moved to Rockford in 1999. Malone works for a landscaper
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Feb 03

Community news and notes: Week of Feb 3-9, 2010

Nate Martin, Rockford Park District commissioner since 1995, was presented the Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award. The annual award
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Health & Fitness

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The Second Half: Who’s getting engaged?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Since 2010 has been proclaimed “The Year of the Engaged Older Adult,” I have wondered how to
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Feb 03

Bowling benefit for kidney transplant recipient

From press release Friends and family of Michelle Vronch are holding a bowling benefit to raise money for kidney transplant medical
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Naturally Rockford

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Raw Energy: Eating raw can provide all the nutrients your body needs

By Brenda Richter Anyone can experience improved levels of health and vitality by eating at least 50 percent raw foods, and
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Feb 03

Reiki Energy International to host Health Fair July 10

From press release Reiki Energy International will host its inaugural REI Health Fair & Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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Outdoors

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On Outdoors: Man foils whitetail, Pheasants Forever banquet set

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Among the most frightening things to discover after being startled in the middle of the night, there
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Feb 03

Severson Dells Notes: Winter Bird Hike, Sweetheart of Chili Feast among February events

From Severson Dells Nature Center Severson Dells Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road, Rockford, presents the following slate of events in February. υ
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Vibe Entertainment

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R. Scott Long exhibits new works in Kortman Gallery

From press release Multifaceted Rockford artist R. Scott Long presents new works in a Kortman Gallery exhibition opening Friday, Feb.
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Feb 03

Exhibits celebrate black, Italian history

Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., unveils the exhibits Sunday, Feb. 7 From press release Sunday, Feb. 7, the Ethnic Heritage
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Horoscopes

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Your Horoscope: Week of Feb. 3-9, 2010

This Week: This week provides the opportunity to “clear the air.” Proceed with caution. Kind, loving words and actions will
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Your Horoscope: Week of Jan. 27- Feb. 2, 2010

This Week: The highly-charged full moon in Leo (Jan. 30) opens doors for self-expression and creativity. People have a tendency
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Sports

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Danica to compete in at least 12 Nationwide events

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last week, former Roscoe, Ill., resident Danica Patrick announced she plans to compete in at least
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Feb 03

IceHogs Recap: Point streak snapped, but IceHogs rebound to win two straight

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs put their seven-game point streak on the line Wednesday, Jan. 27, against the
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