Man arrested following March 2011 search of downtown barbershop sentenced to six years for possession with intent to deliver cannabis

Online Staff Report Bashir Jihadbaaree, 34, was found guilty of possession with intent to deliver cannabis Jan. 27 after a bench
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Rockford Area Realtors hit five-year high in January sales

Online Staff Report Following a national and local surge in employment in January, the Rockford housing market also experienced a significant
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February 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Real Estate News> featured | Comments (0)

Tax credit expiration could slow wind’s rise in Illinois, but still plenty to export

By Anthony Brino Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The federal tax credit that has supported wind energy for almost 20 years
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State police arrest 8 for DUI between Dec. 27, 2011, and Jan. 31, 2012

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander, Lt. Jeff Bain, announced the following arrests were made
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Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m., Feb. 7

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V is encouraging the
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Super Bowl XLVI a once-in-a-lifetime gig for three Rockford stagehands

Online Staff Report Three of Rockford’s most experienced professional stagehands headed off to Indianapolis last weekend to participate as crew members
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February 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News> featured | Comments (0)

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event at Montague Branch Library Feb. 7

Online Staff Report In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a local group will address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community
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February 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> featured | Comments (0)

Unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent nationwide

Online Staff Report The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Feb. 3 that 243,000 jobs were created in January, lowering
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February 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> featured | Comments (0)

‘Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition’ casting calls in Chicago Feb. 11, Milwaukee Feb. 18

Online Staff Report Casting calls for Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Season 3 will be in Chicago Saturday, Feb. 11, and
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