Man faces series of charges following standoff with police June 18

Online Staff Report At 4:22 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, Rockford police responded to 2404 Yonge St. regarding a 911 call
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Afternoon fire June 18 results in estimated $20,000 in damages

Online Staff Report Rockford fire units were dispatched for a structure fire at 1833 Hutchins at 3:09 p.m., Tuesday, June 18.
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City Council: Ann Thompson-Kelly to no longer attend Planning and Development Committee meetings because of reservations about Edeen

By Audrey Carpenter Staff Writer The city has hired a new economic development manager who will start July 8. Rockford Mayor Larry
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Reservations due June 19 for Black Male Health Community Celebration

Online Staff Report In recognition of National Men’s Health Month and to spotlight local health promotion and prevention services for men,
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Rockford Park District to participate in World’s Largest Swim Lesson June 18

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District provides the community an opportunity to learn more about swimming safely by participating in the
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June 17, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | 1 Comment

Blackhawk Vintage Classic driver loses life following wreck at Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office has determined the driver of a participant in the Blackhawk Vintage Classic at
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June 17, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford Speedway: Late Model family affair belongs to Jake Gille

By Eric Huenefeld LOVES PARK, Ill. – It was champion vs. challenger. Uncle vs. nephew. Jerry Gille vs. Jake Gille. When
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Rockford Public Schools receives financial honor

Online Staff Report Rockford Public Schools has received an award for excellence in financial reporting for the third consecutive year. The Association
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Rockford Garden Walk set for noon-8 p.m., June 19

Online Staff Report The Council of Rockford Gardeners will host its 2013 Garden Walk from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June
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Two 18-year-olds charged with residential burgarly on Tennessee

Online Staff Report At 1:10 p.m., Saturday, June 15, Rockford police were dispatched to a burglary in progress at 3804 Tennessee.
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Four arrested following prostitution operation

Online Staff Report Members of the Rockford Police Department M3 Street Team conducted a prostitution operation in Rockford June
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No injuries in Collins Street fire, but blaze results in $23,000 in damages

Online Staff Report The Rockford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2930 Collins St. at 11:44 p.m., Saturday, June
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Harlem Veterans Project seeks World War II, Korean War veterans who wish to share their stories

By Audrey Carpenter Staff Writer The Harlem Veterans Project is looking for World War II and Korean War veterans to share their
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June 14, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Photos: Flag Day dedication service at Crimson Pointe

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New principal selected for Rockford Auburn High School

Online Staff Report Jammie Poole Jr. has verbally accepted the Rockford Auburn High School principal position; his appointment is pending board
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June 14, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 2 Comments

Two arrested on graffiti charges after trying to flee police on Broadway

Online Staff Report At 3:58 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, two Rockford Police M3 Street Team officers observed two subjects standing
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Machesney Park man dies after motorcycle struck by minivan, minivan driver charged with DUI

Online Staff Report At 9:22 p.m., Thursday, June 13, Rockford police officers responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle
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‘Original Trailer Race of Destruction’ June 15 at Rockford Speedway

Provided by Rockford Speedway LOVES PARK, Ill. — The time has come for that often imitated, never duplicated, rolling demo derby
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Seward chemical plant to remain closed until cause of explosion determined

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) and Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joseph Bruscato (D) announced June
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Rockford Speedway: ‘Stan Burdick Night’ June 29

By Eric Huenefeld LOVES PARK, Ill. — Saturday night, June 29, will truly be “Stanley’s Night” at Rockford Speedway, 9572
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Rock Valley to host Truck Driver Training Safety Seminar & Job Fair June 19

Online Staff Report Local trucking companies that employ truck drivers, current truck drivers with one to two years of experience, current
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Madigan calls on smart phone manufacturers to create ‘kill switch’ to deter theft

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has called on smart phone manufacturers to develop a so-called “kill
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June 13, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | 1 Comment

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts at Klehm June 16

Online Staff Report Rockford’s own Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts will appear at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden’s Wood Song
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Rockford AirFest canceled for 2013

Online Staff Report The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced June 13 that plans for a re-scheduled Labor Day weekend Rockford
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Rockford Urban Ministries’ 51st Annual Dinner June 22

Online Staff Report United Methodist Bishop Sally Dyck will keynote Rockford Urban Ministries’ (RUM) 51st Annual Dinner Saturday, June 22.
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Sportscore II hosts national boys’ lacrosse tournament June 15-16

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Sportscore II, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, Ill., will host the first Rock
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See ‘Artists at Work’ Fridays at 317 Studio & Gallery during Rockford City Market season

Online Staff Report If you are looking for something to do after you visit Rockford City Market on Fridays, take a
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Local artist to display 365 pieces in solo show at Rockford Art Deli, opening June 14

Online Staff Report Local artist Kari McDonald will display her 365-collage project at Rockford Art Deli, 402 E. State St., beginning
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Blackhawks take game one of finals, state offers Blackhawks license plates

Online Staff Report The Chicago Blackhawks are one game closer to their fifth Stanley Cup title in franchise history after
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City of Rockford prepares for severe weather June 12

Online Staff Report City officials met Wednesday, June 12, to prepare for the potential of severe weather in the Rockford area
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Standfield Beach in Levings Park open

Online Staff Report Standfield Beach, inside Levings Park, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, is open for the season. Standfield Beach is
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‘Men In Black 3’ featured at June 14 Friday Night Flix at Davis Park

Online Staff Report Men in Black 3 is the Friday Night Flix feature film for Friday, June 14. Gates will open
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Construction bids accepted for Spring Creek, McIntosh, Froberg schools

Online Staff Report At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Rockford Board of Education awarded work for the next projects tied
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Illinois to receive $90 million through Affordable Care Act to allow residents to receive care in their communities

Online Staff Report June 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Marilyn Tavenner announced Illinois will receive resources
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Americans Against Fracking, concerned Illinoisans tell governor not to play ball with the oil and gas industry

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — June 11, a coalition of grassroots organizations led by Americans Against Fracking, Food & Water Watch,
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Activists to convene at Wrigley Field June 11 to rally against fracking

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Tuesday, June 11, a coalition of grassroots organizations led by Americans Against Fracking, Food & Water
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Rockford Speedway: Reynolds ‘X’-cels on Kids’ Night

By Eric Huenefeld LOVES PARK, Ill. — Saturday night, June 8, was the kind of night “Driver X” Jon Reynolds
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Police investigate June 9 murder at 11th Street gas station

Online Staff Report At around 2 a.m., Sunday, June 9, Rockford police were sent to the Marathon Gas Station, 3209 11th
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Washington Street fire causes $25,000 in damages

Online Staff Report The Rockford Fire Department responded to a fire at 121 Washington St. at 3:17 a.m., Sunday, June 9.
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Rockton man succumbs to injuries sustained in June 3 motorcycle accident

Online Staff Report A Rockton, Ill., man injured in a June 3 motorcycle accident has died as a result of his
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford man charged with May 6 murder

Online Staff Report Lorenzo Kent Jr., 23, of Rockford, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder
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Society of Professional Journalists calls on Attorney General to uphold government’s own media guidelines

Online Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS — Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) expressed concern Friday, June 7, about the possible
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Magic Waters Waterpark opens for season Saturday, June 8

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District will open Magic Waters Waterpark, 7820 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, Ill., for the
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Standfield Beach in Levings Park closed as precaution following amonia leak

Online Staff Report Standfield Beach, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, is closed until further notice. As a precaution, the Illinois Environmental
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Area law enforcement officers to carry torch for Special Olympics beginning June 9

Online Staff Report Beginning Sunday, June 9, area law enforcement officers will be running through the streets of their communities to
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

U of I Extension’s Openfields Farm Tour June 8

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension will present its fifth annual Openfields Farm Tour of nine area locations from noon
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Local award-winning director to release documentary exploring murder case

Editor’s note: View a trailer of this documentary at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBHGEk3QgoA. Online Staff Report Rockford filmmaker Stuart Wahlin will be premiering a new
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Area home sales, prices hit highest points of year

Online Staff Report Rising buyer demand is colliding with a shortage of supply in the Rockford-area housing market, leading to significant
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Airport recognized for financial reporting

Online Staff Report The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Nationwide unemployment rate unchanged in May

Online Staff Report The nationwide unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.6 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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June 7, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)


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