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Muslim Community Center hosts Interfaith Iftar (open house)

The Muslim Community Center of Greater Rockford hosted an Interfaith Iftar (open house), which included a program about the Muslim
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Archives> Rockford News | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Progressive reject common sense–replace them!

The U.S. Constitution became a topic of interest recently when our incumbent congressman (Phil Hare) was questioned about his recent
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

ArtScene: Furgi’s Stained Glass & Supplies


April 15, 2010 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Tinker Swiss Cottage dressed for holidays


December 30, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Harmony Riley reunion show this Saturday, Dec. 26

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer For the first time in more than five years, the band that launched the careers of Rockford
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Big holiday weekend planned at Big Cities Lounge

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writerd Downtown’s Big Cities Lounge will be closed Friday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 26-27),
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Letter from Max Muller

Hi Frank, How long are we going to let the 39-year-old Baldwin Energy Complex in southern Illinois get away with its
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November 10, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Crossword: Fire Safety

Across 1 It has a sharper image: abbr. 5 Beg 10 Irritating tingle 14 Switch ending? 15 First homeland security secretary 16 Kind of therapy 17 Newsman
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October 7, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Rockin’ the Senior EXPO

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist Recently, I received a flier about a big event coming up, Senior EXPO 2009. You might remember
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September 16, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Davis Junction Music Fest this Saturday

By Jim Hagerty, Staff Writer Davis Junction will be rich in the sound of music this Saturday, Sept. 12. The
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September 11, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

AIA hosts social event for Architecture Week

Architecture Week is April 12-18. To celebrate, the American Institute of Architecture—Northern Illinois Chapter will hold a social with drinks
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April 15, 2009 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Phil Pash’s Up & Down The Rock

Take a Break, Mr. Mayor: I’m not surprised Rockford Mayor Doug “Opie” Scott would keel over at one of his
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

New American Theater…a time of change

Last week’s announcement by New American Theater (NAT) Board Chairman Charles Granneman that Richard Raether, artistic director, and Jan Bacino,
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Up early with John Scofield—Part 1

As some may know already, guitar great John Scofield and his band are returning to Rockford July 18 for a
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Sept. 11 report termed ‘explosive’

The federal government soon will release its “final” report on the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The report contains
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Viewpoint: Troops irked at lip service

Despite all the flag waving hoopla, such as when President Bush landed on an aircraft carrier just off San
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Small vs. big on copyright

n National Wildlife Federation, John Gile, Tom Heflin involved in copyright infringement incident One of the nation’s largest environmental organizations, the
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Spectrum School’s summer gala

Spectrum School has announced plans for its annual summer gala, “Summer Vacation Around the World,” to be Saturday, July 19
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

ARC’s ‘Great Home Giveaway’

The stateline’s “biggest” fund-raising event, The ARC’s Great Home Giveaway, kicks off Saturday, July 19 at 505 Indian Dancer Trail,
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Community Calendar

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m., Sun. $4/$3/free. Info:
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

The Dairy Depot cools down North Second St.

Summers in Rockford are arguably some of the most miserable in America—with high temperatures mixed with heavy humidity. There are
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Forest City Gladiators: Rockford’s best-kept secret

It’s football season again in Rockford, a time for many sports fans to get out that face paint, brush up
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Rockford RiverHawks a home run in Rockford

The sound of bats cracking, venders selling beer, programs and hot dogs, and anxious fans awaiting the game’s first pitch.
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Arts & Thearter

Ongoing Attractions Funktional Arts – 412 N. First St. Jewelry, furniture, sculpture; ceramic sculpture by Lynn Fisher. By appointment only. Info:
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Music Calendar

Wednesday, July 16 NIU Jazz Jam – The House, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8-11 p.m. $1. Weekly. Interested in playing?
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Traveling in time—Part one, memories of Ontonagon

Our protagonist is tired … tired of the restaurant business. He seeks escape on his motorcycle to the upper reaches
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Tantric brings rock to Riverfest

Beloit was ready to rock. “I need Tantric like I need Mountain Dew!” one ecstatic fan screamed as the rock
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

The Follies—Gorgeous girls, stunning choreography

Don Zellmer’s newest production at the Clock Tower offers glitz, exceptional dancers, the humor of old-time vaudeville, and singers that
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Tinker Swiss celebrates 60 years

On Sunday, June 13, 1943, just a year after the death of Mrs. Jessie Tinker, a dedicated group of local
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Garden Walk July 27

Rockford Area Gardeners of America’s annual Garden Walk will be Sunday, July 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. This is
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Fruit comes to Charlotte’s Web

n Adelaide, Australia musicians play acoustic pop, with a shot of blues and eclectic jazz If you’re tired of meat and
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Classifieds

Al Grace Appliance Special Sale. Truckload of scratch and dent and reconditioned appliances while they last. Al Grace Appliance, 811 W. Riverside.
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Upcoming car shows, cruises

n Wednesday—Roscoe Center/Dairy Queen Cruise Night, 5482 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, 6-8 p.m., (815) 623-8267. n Wednesday—Jumpin’ Joe’s Fest Car Show, 1100
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Phil Pash’s Sports Notes

Glass Slipper Fits: Talk about your Cinderella stories—young Ben Curtis of Kent, Ohio, is it. He got into the British Open
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Astroservices

Week of July 23-29, 2003 This Week: The sun has entered the dramatic, proud, and fun-loving sign of Leo
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Your Horoscope

Week of July 23-29, 2003 This Week: Strategies with partnerships begin to take form. Business or personal relationships become
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

East Rotary awards $25,000

The Rockford East Rotary Club doled out more than $25,000 to local charities after completing its annual raffle fund-raiser. Representatives
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

YouthBuild helps park district

YouthBuild of Rockford is helping out the Rockford Park District by building the Flotilla 61 storage and restroom building in
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Winnebago County clean-up efforts update

n Drop-off site hours again extended for county residents County drop off sites will continue to remain open from 9 a.m.
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Muller-Pinehurst & Ice (or the lack thereof)

Things are calming down from the BIG WIND, and it is time to reflect on how problems were handled. It
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

How Harvey regained his hearing

This is a story of an entrepreneur, a man of the 19th century who worked hard for a living with
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Shock waves serve up tennis elbow relief

A new medical device is offering a means for Americans to keep the ball in their court when it comes
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Reducing America’s sleep deficit

When the line at Starbucks is longer than the line at the gym, it may be a sign consumers are
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Unlocking mysteries of the immune system

A 10-year-old student was instructed by the school nurse to not come back to school because of his psoriasis. A young
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Chiropractic clinic opens in Rockford

If you ever thought about getting treatment for back and neck pain, now might be the time to do it.
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Are generic drugs really safe?

Has your pharmacist ever asked you about substituting a generic drug for your regular prescription? Here’s what you should know
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Abandoned wells pose threat to water

URBANA—An abandoned well poses one of the greatest threats to groundwater, said Mike Hirschi, University of Illinois Extension water quality
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Phil Pash’s World of Wheels

Player’s Going, Too: Make no mistake, it was a big loss when Winston cigarettes told NASCAR it could look elsewhere
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

Fooled by a butterfly wanna-be

While visiting my brother recently in northwestern Wisconsin, I spotted an unusual butterfly in the driveway. I followed the small,
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)

The first paper makers

According to most history books, paper is supposed to have been invented by the Chinese, but some wasps and hornets
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July 1, 1993 | Also published in Archives | Comments (0)


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