IRS needs volunteers

IRS needs volunteers By CHICAGO—The IRS has various volunteer programs that provide free tax assistance, and they are looking for individuals and
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Youth from the MILL give back to community

Youth from the MILL give back to community By The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois through it’s “In Youth We Trust” Program
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Winnebago County General Primary Candidates–March 19, 2002

Winnebago County General Primary Candidates–March 19, 2002 By Senior Editor’s Note: A list of candidates for the City of Rockford offices will
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Troops massing on Iraqi border?

Troops massing on Iraqi border? By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior editor The Daily Telegraph in London reports 20,000 U.S. troops have been
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Viewpoint: Patriot Act worries legal panel

Viewpoint: Patriot Act worries legal panel By Joe Baker Patriot Act worries legal panel By Joe Baker Senior editor “Beware the leader who bangs the drums
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With many thanks, Happy New Year

With many thanks, Happy New Year By Frank Schier With many thanks, Happy New Year By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher When Christmas approached, and when
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City Council begins review of proposed 2002 budget

City Council begins review of proposed 2002 budget By Members of the Rockford City Council Monday night have had their first look
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FBI lax on terror warning reports say

FBI lax on terror warning reports say By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior editor The FBI ignored warnings of possible terrorist activity by
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Green Party organizing here

Green Party organizing here By The Winnebago-Boone Counties Green Party has elected three officers and established three committees as it continues to
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New independent paralegal service offered in Rockford area

New independent paralegal service offered in Rockford area By Amicus Curiae Paralegal Services offers residents an alternative to the high costs of
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Editorial: Join Art Museum, Burpee and Armory

Editorial: Join Art Museum, Burpee and Armory By Frank Schier By Frank Schier Editor and Publisher The Rockford Art Museum is considering a
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Special Web Posting: Gasoline Price Postings

Special Web Posting: Gasoline Price Postings By Rt. 1 Reg. Mid. Prem. Diesel Shell CC Rural Oaks Phillips 66 1.169 1.269 1.369 Rural & Prospect Amoco 1.189 1.289 1.399 Highcrest & Alpine Rt. 2 Reg. Mid. Prem. Diesel Shell CC Amoco 1.16 1.26 1.36 1030 E. State St. Mobil 1.16 1.26 1.36 1334
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Downtown arts shops celebrate first year in business

Downtown arts shops celebrate first year in business By Shawn Robinson By Shawn Robinson Freelance writer Two River District storefronts celebrated their first year
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State lawmaker asks aid for military families

State lawmaker asks aid for military families By State Rep. Mike Boland, D-Moline, was in Rockford Tuesday to discuss legislation he is
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Farmland protection technique comes to Illinois

Farmland protection technique comes to Illinois By ROCKTON, IL—When Nina Langoussis came home to Winnebago County several years ago, she was dismayed
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Viewpoint: Airports insecure

Viewpoint: Airports insecure By Joe Baker Airports insecure By Joe Baker Senior Editor Editor’s note: This editorial is a follow-up to last week’s “Rockford’s airport
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Rosecrance meeting and vote coming

Rosecrance meeting and vote coming By Scott P. Richert By Scott P. Richert Freelance writer The battle over Rosecrance Health Network’s bid to open
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Consumer advocates blast special interest telecommunications bill

Consumer advocates blast special interest telecommunications bill By CHICAGO—Members of industry, Martin Cohen, executive director of the Citizens Utility Board, consumer advocates,
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Tobin demands Fawell indictment

Tobin demands Fawell indictment By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Jim Tobin, head of National Taxpayers United of Illinois, wants to know
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Rosecrance wins special-use permit

Rosecrance wins special-use permit By Scott P. Richert By Scott P. Richert Freelance Writer On Monday, Dec. 17, by a vote of 10-3 (with
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Viewpoint: Is it Osama or Memorex?

Viewpoint: Is it Osama or Memorex? By Joe Baker Is it Osama or Memorex? By Joe Baker Senior Editor Last week Vice-President Richard Cheney and
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Harrison-Springfield answer?

Harrison-Springfield answer? By The Illinois Department of Transportation is readying its answer to problems with the Springfield-Harrison extension. John Wegmeyer, project engineer with
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2001 brings 17 New River District businesses

2001 brings 17 New River District businesses By Shawn Robinson By Shawn Robinson Freelance Writer In 2001, the downtown business landscape had 17 additions.
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Retailers face new rules under USA Patriot Act

Retailers face new rules under USA Patriot Act By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Retailers as spies for the government? That’s what
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FBI seeks broader surveillance

FBI seeks broader surveillance By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor The FBI reportedly is pressuring telephone companies to alter their networks in
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County quarry vote and city Rosecrance vote controversies

County quarry vote and city Rosecrance vote controversies By Scott P. Richert By Scott P. Richert Freelance Writer Tuesday, Nov. 20, marked another turning
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Viewpoint: Power and propaganda

Viewpoint: Power and propaganda By Joe Baker Power and propaganda By Joe Baker Senior Editor “I want to own nothing and control everything.”—John D. Rockefeller
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Editorial: War makes more money, enemies

Editorial: War makes more money, enemies By Frank Schier War makes more money, enemies By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher During this national crisis,
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Alliance, U.S. not in agreement

Alliance, U.S. not in agreement By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor As the U.S. closes in on the presumed location of
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R.E.A.C.H. announces board, goals

R.E.A.C.H. announces board, goals By Rockford Educating All Children announced its new board members and goals on Tuesday. The new R.E.A.CH. Board of
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Insight Communications continues Internet service

Insight Communications continues Internet service By Because of Internet Service Provider Excite@home’s bankruptcy filing, some broadband Internet users’ service was interrupted, specifically
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Viewpoint: Justice system demands maximum efforts

Viewpoint: Justice system demands maximum efforts By Joe Baker Justice system demands maximum efforts By Joe Baker Senior Editor It is no secret that Winnebago
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Rosecrance battle continues; Council to vote next week

Rosecrance battle continues; Council to vote next week By Scott P. Richert By Scott P. Richert Freelance Writer Armed with more than 1,000 signatures,
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Give college

Give college By SPRINGFIELD, IL—When was the last time you saw your child playing with the toy they received for the holidays
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Chetnik slate wins recount

Chetnik slate wins recount By The disputed election of officers by Teamsters Local 325 has been resolved. Teamster President James P. Hoffa
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Homecare workers seek pay hike

Homecare workers seek pay hike By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor A bus left Rockford this morning (Wednesday), bound for Springfield. Aboard
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BBC charges administration at fault for 9-11

BBC charges administration at fault for 9-11 By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Was America itself to blame for the attacks of
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Viewpoint: Three innocent of county charges

Viewpoint: Three innocent of county charges By Joe Baker Three innocent of county charges By Joe Baker Senior Editor Political harassment of Tom Ditzler and
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U.S. aid to Afghanistan a 20-year disaster

U.S. aid to Afghanistan a 20-year disaster By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor In light of the War on Terrorism, Congressman Ron
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P.I.R.G: Energy bill tax breaks for big business could cost us

P.I.R.G: Energy bill tax breaks for big business could cost us By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor A bill reposing in committee
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Condit target of grand jury subpoena

Condit target of grand jury subpoena By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Congressman Gary Condit, D-Calif., revealed last week that he has
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State testing Springfield-Harrison

State testing Springfield-Harrison By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Winnebago County Engineer Joe Vanderwerff thinks Rockford Blacktop Construction Co., the contractor on
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Assembly and Atty. Gen. Ryan want own terrorism bill+$$$

Assembly and Atty. Gen. Ryan want own terrorism bill+$$$ By Frank Schier By Frank Schier Editor and Publisher Despite a $450 million budget shortfall
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Viewpoint: NTSB crash story challenged

Viewpoint: NTSB crash story challenged By Joe Baker NTSB crash story challenged By Joe Baker Senior Editor American Airlines 587 had barely hit
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The Rock River Times–an anniversary! Nine years plus, and counting

The Rock River Times–an anniversary! Nine years plus, and counting By The staff of The Rock River Times proudly points to our
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New theory on Flight 587

New theory on Flight 587 By Joe Baker Joe Baker Senior Editor Another theory has emerged on what
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LaVoz Latina gives honors

LaVoz Latina gives honors By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor La Voz Latina recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. As part of that
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National ID card nearer?

National ID card nearer? By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor The Bush administration soon may take another step closer to a police
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Viewpoint: What is truth about the Afghanistan war?

Viewpoint: What is truth about the Afghanistan war? By Joe Baker What is truth about the Afghanistan war? By Joe Baker Senior Editor “Only those
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Harrison-Springfield Ave. extension concrete cracked

Harrison-Springfield Ave. extension concrete cracked By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials are trying to find out
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