The Hours

The Hours By Peter Heidenreich, Staff Writer eee1/2 Rated PG-13; playing at Colonial Village Two outstanding performances from Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman, and
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Greek Fest returns—no ‘oohpas’ please

For those Rockfordians who used My Big Fat Greek Wedding as the final source for Greek culture and cuisine (they
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Wonderland Books & Toys welcomes author

Wonderland Books & Toys welcomes author By Author and noted lecturer Kimberly Kirberger will speak at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 3,
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Troop morale sags

The morale of U.S. troops in Iraq is sagging, according to a report by ABC News. Members of the 3rd
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Rockford Historical Society to hold annual dinner

Rockford Historical Society to hold annual dinner By Susan Johnson, Copy Editor The Rockford Historical Society will hold its annual dinner Sunday,
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People In Our Times

On the Waterfront Committee announces 2003 Best of Rockford winners More than 100 bands competed for performance slots at this year’s
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Celebrate Black History Month in Rockford

Celebrate Black History Month in Rockford By Molly Fleming, Staff Writer February is coming to a close, but Black History Month celebration
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Obituaries

Rondal Taylor, 67, Rockford, 7/11/03 Betty Braun, 81, Rockford, 7/11/03 Ila Risney, 91, Rockford, 7/11/03 Kornelis Dejong, 92, Rockford, 7/12/03 Esther Lichtfuss, 82, Rockford,
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Margaret Raether’s comedy adaptation of Three Musketeers

Margaret Raether’s comedy adaptation of Three Musketeers By Edith McCauley, Theater Critic Margaret and Richard Raether’s talents combine in NAT’s current production
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New Phenix owner: ‘Apartments are amazing’

John Smith is excited. The new owner of the Phenix building, 303-313 Mulberry St., has been busy cleaning, painting, fixing
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RSO merges minuets, clog dances and jazz

RSO merges minuets, clog dances and jazz By Georgia Pampel, Theater Critic Wow! One of my first lessons in journalism, was that
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Rich buying homes, poor going broke

You should have it so tough. Recent data on the economy shows America’s affluent are putting their money in real
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Two restaurants, two meals, one day

Two restaurants, two meals, one day By Mike Leifheit, Columnist I have to make a small work-related trip out of town, and
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Junior Golf Assoc. to build ‘Wee Course’ at Ingersoll

In the midst of a massive clean-up effort following the July 5 windstorm that resulted in a devastating loss of
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The Pascere Concert—a musical feast

The Pascere Concert—a musical feast By As many sectors of the U.S. economy weaken, the hardest hit by this disheartening news are
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Search for hope

Craig Springer has the kidneys of a 70-year-old man—they’re small, shrunken and weakened. He takes a daily smorgasbord of medication,
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Black History poem

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Black History poem By Flora Cousins It’s Just Not Enough One month is just not enough Get the towels made of white
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SwedishAmerican makes top 100 ‘wired’ list

For the fifth straight year, SwedishAmerican Health System has been named one of the nation’s 100 Most Wired Hospitals and
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March & Mail for Peace planned for March 8

March & Mail for Peace planned for March 8 By JANESVILLE, Wis.—On Saturday, March 8, a coalition of concerned stateline area organizations
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National Minority Donor Awareness Day Aug. 1

The Gift of Hope African-American Task Force works to empower African-Americans to save lives through organ and tissue donation. Its
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Spotlight on Bass

Spotlight on Bass By Lisa Palmeno, Staff Writer Bass players are often elusive characters, not needing, expecting, or even wanting, attention and
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Pregnancy care center on W. State

Stateline volunteers are joining forces to renovate 611 W. State St. in Rockford to be used as a pregnancy care
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A Lighter View … How many Elvis posters?

A Lighter View … How many Elvis posters? By Karen M. Morris, Humorist I didn’t need anything for Christmas. Between my birthday,
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Plan aims at malpractice relief

Sen. Dick Durbin, (D-Ill.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have offered a bipartisan plan for immediate relief to doctors and
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Celebrate ‘Music in Our Schools Month’ in March

Celebrate ‘Music in Our Schools Month’ in March By ATLANTA—March is “Music In Our Schools Month,” a nationwide celebration in schools and
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Dr. Julia's Inn: Detox Works

Did you know that if you’re like the average person you carry between five to ten extra, useless pounds
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Dinner Theatre returns to the Clock Tower Resort

Dinner Theatre returns to the Clock Tower Resort By The curtain will again rise on dinner theater productions at the Clock Tower
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Clopidogrel reduces death, stroke, heart attack now & later

DALLAS—The blood thinner clopidogrel, when used with aspirin, reduced the risk of subsequent heart attack, stroke and death in people
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Congo Square’s Wedding Band plays on Steppenwolf’s Main Stage

Congo Square’s Wedding Band plays on Steppenwolf’s Main Stage By Edith McCauley, Theater Critic Congo Square Theatre Company, in existence only
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Gas Prices

Reg. Mid. Prem. Diesel Rural Oaks Phillips 66 1.499 1.559 1.639 Rural & Prospect BP 1.469 1.569 1.669 Highcrest & Alpine Mobil 1.469 1.569 1.669 Highcrest & Alpine Amoco 1030 E. State St. Mobil 1334 E. State St. Amoco 1.499 1.599 1.699 3420 E. State St. Citgo Road
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What it’s about—Part 1

What it’s about—Part 1 By Mike Leifheit, Columnist This is the text of a talk I gave at the Woman’s Club March
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Logli: No witness tampering

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Paul Logli said he has no plans to interview individuals directly involved in a possible witness
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5th Annual RAMI Awards benefit

5th Annual RAMI Awards benefit By The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Awards is a proud tradition in the Rockford community. Now
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RMTD’s Brown says meetings successful

By Amanda Carlson Staff Writer About 100 people attended two separate public hearings July 22 at the Rockford Public Library regarding the
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‘Live at the Club’ at On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront Festival is searching for Rockford’s next teen superstar! Can you dance, sing, or astonish the spectators with
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Chicago Jazz Ensemble presents ‘The Birth of Jazz’

Chicago Jazz Ensemble presents ‘The Birth of Jazz’ By In the wake of founder/composer/conductor William Russo’s death, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble
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Be first in line for OTW

Are you ready to make your summer memorable? Do you want to dance, dine, mingle and live it up before
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Tips to plan a wedding

From the time we’re old enough to play dress-up, girls dream about their wedding day. We all have some sort
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This could happen to you—toddlers in the wedding

The summer is a prime time for weddings, June being the biggest month of conjugal ceremonies, with July and August
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Web Exclusive: Ethnic Heritage Museum honors Margaret Burroughs, Women in History Month

Web Exclusive: Ethnic Heritage Museum honors Margaret Burroughs, Women in History Month By David Ruffin, Assistant Curator, Ethnic Heritage Museum In celebration
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Weddings

June is a big month for weddings. Though I’ve presided at a few hundred over three decades, I’m not sure why
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Web Exclusive: Chicago Jazz Ensemble to present The Birth of Jazz as scheduled

Web Exclusive: Chicago Jazz Ensemble to present The Birth of Jazz as scheduled By In the wake of founder/composer/conductor William Russo’s death,
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Rock River Poetry Contest selection

At Three Arch Cape Oceanside, Oregon. 7 a.m. Low tide and empty
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Local band shoots video here

Local band shoots video here By Borgata Records of Rockford announces that a new video for hard rock group Agent Zero will
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Eden Foundation to host Kid’s Castle workday

The Eden Foundation, 531 Division Ct., will host the first Kid’s Castle workday Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. The Kid’s
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4 Sale at RAW Art Studio Gallery

4 Sale at RAW Art Studio Gallery By Molly Fleming, Staff Writer This weekend will include another demonstration in local culture (which
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Helping maintain nature’s balance

When man encourages one organism to the detriment of another, the practice is called biological control. This concept was first
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Hanging Out in Rockford: What it’s about—Part Two

Hanging Out in Rockford: What it’s about—Part Two By Mike Leifheit, Columnist From a talk at the Rockford Woman’s Club… Enough of my
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MTV coming to Rockford

MTV, a.k.a. Myers Television, is coming to Rockford to film an hour episode of its show Numb Gluteus Maximus, a
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CCS YouthBuild to host Caribbean Mixer

CCS YouthBuild to host Caribbean Mixer By Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., a local non-profit organization, announces a special event, a Caribbean Mixer,
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