Realtor.Rock: Banks turn to private sector to unload bad debt

It was a busy weekend for the Obama administration as officials worked to chisel out a deal with private investors
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Legends and Lore of Illinois explores Illinois’ haunted places

After a long wait, author and folklorist Michael Kleen has finally released Legends and Lore of Illinois: Case Files Volume
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Carbohydrates and weight loss

Contrary to beliefs, complex carbohydrates are not the same. To eat a healthy diet and enjoy overall health, it is
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St. Anthony College of Nursing Open House April 1

St. Anthony College of Nursing will host a spring Open House from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April1, at the
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Ramblings from Reggie: Are we a two-class society?

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not
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Festival of handmade musical instruments March 28

Rockford will host the first Midwest Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibition, a one-day exhibit of locally handmade instruments from area artisans,
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Girl Scouts to sell cookies at Goodwill on weekends

Goodwill Northern Illinois is teaming up with the Girl Scouts—Rock River Valley Council in hosting their annual Cookies Now! Sale
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‘Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks’ at St. Anthony

To help people shed unwanted pounds, the OSF St. Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is offering its
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Students, principal record radio campaign for ACE

Autumn Johnson, Vanessa Rodriguez and Richard Gartman wanted something different when they enrolled last year at the new Academic Career
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Cutest Pet Photo Contest open to area residents

KANSAS CITY, Kans.—American Pet Savers is proud to announce that many cash and other prizes are up for grabs including
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Italian Cooking 101 to teach basics March 30

Cooking with the Best Chefs, a culinary group, presents Italian Cooking 101 with Tom James, executive chef, Dockside Grill at
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Gas prices for the week of March 18

Regular Mid. Premium Diesel E-85 Rural Oaks Phillips 66- Rural & Prospect $1.99 $2.09 $2.19 BP- Highcrest & Alpine $2.09 $2.18 $2.28 Mobil- Highcrest & Alpine $2.09 $2.18 $2.28 Amoco- 1030 E. State St $1.99 $2.11 $2.23 Mobil- 1334 E. State
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Endorsements for April 7 general election

Editor's note: Check back all week, right up through Election Day, Tuesday, April 7, as more endorsements will be added
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First Lady congratulates local YouthBuild students

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123861972312238.jpg’, ‘Photo provided’, ‘Rockford YouthBuild student Daris Blanks (above) meets First Lady Michelle Obama at the Green Academy on
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Approximately 1,400 acres in Kishwaukee watershed to remain agricultural and green space…Last-minute budget; Kishwaukee help under way

News and notes from the March 30 Rockford City Council meeting On the eve of its statutory deadline, the Rockford
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Causes to celebrate

In bad times, good news helps. Several causes for celebrating based on local positive energy/environmental actions occurred this month. Kerry Knodle
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First Lady Michelle Obama at YouthBuild 30th anniversary

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123869504312098.jpg’, ‘Photo provided’, ‘CCS, Inc. Executive Director Kerry Knodle with Rockford YouthBuild students James Giger and Daris Blanks in
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Deadline now for Earth Day Awards Luncheon featuring Philippe Cousteau

LOVES PARK—The deadline to get your reservations to see Philippe Cousteau, the world-renowned ocean-exploring grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, is
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Victory Bell remembered as a friend, father figure

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12386953546246.jpg’, ‘Photo by Jim Hagerty’, ‘Longest-seated Rockford City Alderman, Victory Bell, will retire after 38 years on the city
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Yes YOU Can: Variety of resources available to make college affordable

Many adults thinking of returning to school believe a college education is beyond their means. But the fact is, there
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Yes YOU Can: What you need to do this year to reduce your college expenses

Attend a free seminar April 2, 7 or 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Lino’s of Rockford. Call (815) 713-4470 to
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Yes YOU Can: Looking for certainty in an uncertain world? Visit a credit union

There is much uncertainty in today’s financial markets. Housing prices have declined significantly, and delinquencies continue to rise. The stock
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Yes YOU Can: Consumer Corner: Lisa Madigan warns of the high cost of tax refund anticipation loans

Tax season is once again upon us. If you are expecting a refund, a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) may sound like
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Calling all future millionaires!

High school-age students (within grades 9-12 during the 2008-09 school year) are invited to enter the Money Smart Kid Essay
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Your candidates for Rockford mayor

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12386952089174.jpg’, ‘Photo by Stuart R. Wahlin’, ‘“I’m invested in Rockford, I plan on staying in Rockford for a long
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Block, Harmon also likely to have approved asphalt plant

March 24, mayoral candidates participated in a forum hosted by Neighborhood Environment and Traffic Safety (NETS), a citizen group that
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Zoning committee again recommends approval of Cannell PCD

News and notes from the March 26 Winnebago County Board meeting The Winnebago County Board Zoning Committee met March 25
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Left Justified: A Good Friday walk through Rockford

Torture and crucifixion: a horrible way to die. And Christians try to commemorate what Jesus
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Guest Column: Deer management: the human as a predator

Editor’s note: This column is in response to “Deer management and Aldo Leopold” by Chad Miller, which appeared in the
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Blackwater can run, but it cannot hide

Blackwater recently announced it was changing its name and logo from Blackwater to Xe (pronounced “z”) in hopes of escaping
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Morrissey, Block trade more barbs

One week before the April 7 general election, the re-election campaign of Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) quietly called a press
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RAM Talks Art: Free exhibit by local painter at RAM Art Annex through April 5

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-12386954619400.jpg’, ‘Image provided’, ‘Danielle Lavetta Burbach, Untitled (pile of diamonds)‘); Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) Art Annex is more than a
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Dance Company presents Sleeping Beauty April 4 at Coronado

Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has announced its roster of guest artists for The Sleeping Beauty performances set for 2 and
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Arts Council News: Wall Blank promotes art sales

Shawn Kelley launched Wall Blank the last week of October 2008, and has been very happy with the progress. “The
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Hanging Out In Rockford: Good-bye Kawasaki, hello pavement

The mayor is running for re-election. Someone from the campaign office calls me to ask if they can use my
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Ramblings from Reggie: 10 agenda items for the next mayor of Rockford

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not
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Crossword: Medicine Cabinet

StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123861982922405.jpg’, ”, ”); StoryImage( ‘/Images/Story//Auto-img-123861985219097.jpg’, ”, ‘Last week's crossword answer.‘); Across 1 Weaver’s device 5 Pack tightly 9 French impressionist Claude 14 Popular canned fish 15 Gone without an OK 16 Each 17 Medicine cabinet
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The Second Half: There’s the spark

I started reading a new book last night: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John
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Sports Nest: Tar Heels overwhelming Final Four favorite

The games have been played, and the Final Four has been set. As expected, this was a chalk tournament. The top
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Garden Fair vendors needed

If you sell garden-related items, Garden Fair invites you to be a vendor. Applications are not being accepted for Garden
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Governor proclaims Early Hearing Day April 2

The first six months of a child’s life are crucial to reaching their speech, language and learning potential. Health officials
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Scott Whitacre benefit—chili supper and more

Friends of Scott Whitacre, a recent cancer patient, will hold a benefit for him from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday,
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CHIP alumni set Chip-O-Rama expo for April 5

Chip-O-Rama, an expo of the CHIP program alumni featuring locally-available healthy products and services, is set for 1-4 p.m., Sunday,
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New program designed for cancer survivors

Cancer treatment has ended—now what? For many cancer survivors and their significant others, the road after cancer treatment can seem
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Ken-Rock to offer Tae Kwon Do program

Ken-Rock Community Center, 3218 11th St., is proud to announce the beginning of its new and improved Tae Kwon Do
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OSF St. Anthony offers class to help lower blood pressure

Are you concerned about your blood pressure readings creeping higher? Would you appreciate guidance in taking steps to lower it? Presented
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OSF Heritage Run to celebrate 25th year

One of the oldest races in Rockford, the OSF Heritage Run, will celebrate its 25th year Sunday afternoon, April 26.
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It’s Only Natural: Emotional connections to clutter often the biggest hurdle

Estates are a big burden when your loved one has pased. Have you had a family member literally leave you
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Raw Energy: Calcium sources without dairy

Our society is largely biased toward animals for a source of calcium. The standard American diet understands dairy products such
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Earth Talk: ‘Geo-engineering’ technologies aimed at reducing global warming

Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the leading proposed technological fixes for staving off global warming, and how feasible are
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