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County dumps more gravel into Springfield-Harrison Extension

County dumps more gravel into Springfield-Harrison Extension By County dumps more gravel into Springfield-Harrison Extension Repair work on the new Harrison-Springfield extension is
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Viewpoint: Senate bill threat to liberty

Viewpoint: Senate bill threat to liberty By Joe Baker Senate bill threat to liberty By Joe Baker Senior Editor In its haste to upgrade national
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Viewpoint: Invincibilty and irony

Viewpoint: Invincibilty and irony By Frank Schier Invincibility and irony By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher Invincible 1. That cannot be overcome, unconquerable. Irony 1.
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FEMA – The Secret Government, Part 1

FEMA – The Secret Government, Part 1 By Harry V. Martin & research assistant David Caul By Harry V. Martin and research assistant
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Expert notes difficulty of bioterror attacks, but says look at trucking

Expert notes difficulty of bioterror attacks, but says look at trucking By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor The likelihood of a widespread
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Senate bill seizes guns

Senate bill seizes guns By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor The Illinois State Rifle Association has issued an advisory and warning to
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Contract conference set

Contract conference set By Congressman Don Manzullo has announced a free government procurement conference on Oct. 29 for northern Illinois employers. It
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ACLU bitterly opposes anti-terrorism legislation

ACLU bitterly opposes anti-terrorism legislation By ACLU bitterly opposes anti-terrorism legislation WASHINGTON—The American Civil Liberties Union said today that it was bitterly disappointed with
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Danger, Danger, Danger PATRIOT Act of 2001

Danger, Danger, Danger PATRIOT Act of 2001 By Editor’s note, By Frank Schier Editor and PUblisher: The following was downloaded from the
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Viewpoint: Is war about terror and oil?

Viewpoint: Is war about terror and oil? By Jow Baker s war about terror and oil? By Joe Baker Senior Editor A French parliamentary report,
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Safe and Free in Times of Crisis

Safe and Free in Times of Crisis By WASHINGTON — In a letter sent Oct. 19, 2001 to congressional conferees on the
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FEMA – The Secret Government, Part 2

FEMA – The Secret Government, Part 2 By By Harry V. Martin and research assistant David Caul Editor’s note: Considering the creation of the
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Raids smash terrorist cells

Raids smash terrorist cells By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Horrible and tragic as the events of Sept. 11 were, the world
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Williams to discuss school budget cuts

Williams to discuss school budget cuts By Mike Williams, District A School Board member, has scheduled two meetings to discuss the impact
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Edison rates drop six percent

Edison rates drop six percent By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Electric rates for Rockford area customers of Commonwealth Edison dropped six
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A different slant on terror

A different slant on terror By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor The following is something positive to come from the recent tragedy.
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State budget jeopardized

State budget jeopardized By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 were more than 7 percent
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R.E.A.C.H. to fight tax plan

R.E.A.C.H. to fight tax plan By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor R.E.A.CH., at its monthly meeting Monday night, voted to launch a
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Viewpoint: Security plans attack liberties

Viewpoint: Security plans attack liberties By Joe Baker Security plans attack liberties By Joe Baker Senior Editor In the aftermath of the attacks on New
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ArtScene weekend!

ArtScene weekend! By View the multifaceted talent displayed in Rockford’s art community this Friday and Saturday at 28 participating ArtScene galleries. Enjoy creations
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Teamster nominations set

Teamster nominations set By Teamsters Local 325 will accept nominations for the offices of president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, recording secretary and three trustees
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Poll says support overwhelming in Northwest Illinois for clean energy

Poll says support overwhelming in Northwest Illinois for clean energy By A new poll shows agreement throughout Illinois on energy issues; citizens
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Local groups join forces

Local groups join forces By Winnebago County Taxpayers Association (WCTA) and the Libertarian Party have joined R.E.A.C.H. in effort to force District
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Rockford readies disease defenses

Rockford readies disease defenses By Joe Baker Rockford readies disease defenses By Joe Baker Senior editor Prospects of a potential biological attack by Islamic terrorists
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Viewpoint: Airport security: sieve or shield? Who did it?

Viewpoint: Airport security: sieve or shield? Who did it? By Joe Baker Airport security: sieve or shield? Who did it? By Joe Baker Senior Editor In
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Editorial: Raising flags and thinking

Editorial: Raising flags and thinking By Frank Schier Raising flags and thinking By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As we raise our American flags to
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Storm sewers for Machensey

Storm sewers for Machensey By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter Erik Boozell has lived on Sycamore Lane in Machesney Park for two
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Durbin meets with Amtrak CEO re: security & service

Durbin meets with Amtrak CEO re: security & service By WASHINGTON, DC—With Amtrak ridership up nearly 20 percent nationwide, U.S. Sen. Dick
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Brown wants more $$$; your tax refund notice; principals revolt

Brown wants more $$$; your tax refund notice; principals revolt By Rockford Educating All Children (R.E.A.CH.) has learned that Dr. Brown and
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Walsh resigns; receives agreement

Walsh resigns; receives agreement By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter On Thursday, Sept. 20, the MetroCentre Authority Board announced that it’s pulling
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Our Bill of Rights

Our Bill of Rights By Editor’s note: In these days of the tyranny of terrorism, and considering the Bush administration’s proposal for
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Bogus charities financed attacks

Bogus charities financed attacks By Joe Baker Bogus charities financed attacks By Joe Baker Senior Editor Osama bin Laden has been collecting funds for his
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R.E.A.C.H. votes to spearhead petition drive on Dist. 205

R.E.A.C.H. votes to spearhead petition drive on Dist. 205 By R.E.A.CH. votes to spearhead petition drive on Dist. 205 R.E.A.CH. voted unanimously Monday
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IRS creates disaster relief toll-free number

IRS creates disaster relief toll-free number By CHICAGO—The Internal Revenue Service announces the establishment of a special toll-free telephone number for taxpayers
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Community continues to reach out to victims of terrorism

Community continues to reach out to victims of terrorism By RMTD to donate Oct. 11th revenues to United Way Sept. 11th Fund In recognition
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Madigan pitches candidacy to unions

Madigan pitches candidacy to unions By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter The daughter of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Illinois Sen. Lisa
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Viewpoint: Is Gary Condit the real story?

Viewpoint: Is Gary Condit the real story? By Joe Baker Is Gary Condit the real story? By Joe Baker Senior Editor Rep. Gary Condit is one
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Bloomington, Ontario, and Memphis flying now!

Bloomington, Ontario, and Memphis flying now! By David Lindberg By David Lindberg Chairman, Greater Rockford Transportation Coalition There’s been a tremendous amount of discussion
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School district violating air quality standards

School district violating air quality standards By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter Following air quality tests at Guilford High School, the Illinois
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American Red Cross asks for money and volunteers

American Red Cross asks for money and volunteers By ` The American Red Cross has activated its Aviation Response (AIR) Team to
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Viewpoint: Why is the mayor waiting?

Viewpoint: Why is the mayor waiting? By Joe Baker Why is the mayor waiting? By Joe Baker Senior Editor In the wake of the disaster in
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Viewpoint: American blowback

Viewpoint: American blowback By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor and Frank Schier Editor and Publisher Americans were jolted out of their complacency Tuesday by
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Rockford reacts in national emergency

Rockford reacts in national emergency By Frank Schier By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As the nation reeled under the impact of airliners crashing
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Republicans await remap ruling

Republicans await remap ruling By Joe Baker By Joe Baker Senior Editor The Illinois Legislative Redistricting Commission was expected to vote Tuesday on a
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School district goofs on budget

School district goofs on budget By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter Several local officials provided comments as to Rockford School District 205’s
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Prayer, resolution, city sympathy

Prayer, resolution, city sympathy By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter Several local officials provided comments as to Rockford School District 205’s most
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Union in MetroCentre? Walsh in trouble?

Union in MetroCentre? Walsh in trouble? By Frank Schier By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local #2,
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Viewpoint: Kissinger dodging subpoenas

Viewpoint: Kissinger dodging subpoenas By Joe Baker Kissinger dodging subpoenas By Joe Baker Senior Editor You haven’t heard this story on the national networks. It
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MetroCentre Union Vote: correction and additions

MetroCentre Union Vote: correction and additions By Frank Schier By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher In last week’s article “Union in MetroCentre? Walsh in
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Jefferson announces candidacy

Jefferson announces candidacy By Shellie Berg By Shellie Berg Staff Reporter Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-67), hoping to retain his seat in the state Legislature
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