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Paris Bennett among ’70s Gospel Concert guests March 13

From press release The Works of Faith Ministries presents the Seventh Annual ’70s Gospel Concert with special guests Paris Bennett from
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March 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

David Mallett performs at Katie’s Cup March 12

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents David Mallett in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 12, at
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March 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Q98.5 St. Jude Radio-Thon live from CherryVale Mall March 12-13

From press release Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, Q98.5 WXXQ radio will hold its 18th Annual St. Jude Radio-Thon.
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March 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Artists’ Ensemble stages Might Have Gone Fishing March 12-28

From press release Meet Jason, age 10. He’s dealing with some tough issues. His parents have split, he’s got a
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March 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘No. 1 Beatles Tribute Show On Earth’ at Coronado March 12

From press release 1964: The Tribute is coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center for one night only at 8 p.m.,
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Little Shop of Horrors takes stage in Rochelle

From press release ROCHELLE, Ill.—Vince Carney Community Theater in Rochelle, Ill., is staging the musical comedy spoof on horror films Little
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Auditions begin March 12 for Starlight’s 44th season

From press release Rock Valley College (RVC) will hold open auditions for the 44th season of Starlight Theatre. This year’s productions
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Fireside stages Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

From press release FORT ATKINSON, Wis.—The Fireside Dinner Theatre continues its 2010 season with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s smash
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March 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

U.S. employers anticipate hiring to inch ahead, according to Manpower Employment Outlook Survey

From press release MILWAUKEE—U.S. employers have modest hiring plans for Quarter 2 2010, according to the results of the latest Manpower
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March 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Blackhawk Sierra Club screens Food, Inc., March 22 at JustGoods

From press release How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to
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March 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock River Chapter marks Red Cross Month by thanking supporters and volunteers

From press release With March proclaimed as Red Cross Month, the Rock River Chapter would like to recognize and thank the
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March 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Klehm Arboretum upcoming events: Chicago Flower Show bus trip March 10

From press release Seats are still available on the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden bus trip to the Chicago Flower Show
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March 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

URGENT: Contact state legislators this week to support clean energy bills

By Madeleine Weil Environmental Law & Policy Center This is your chance to help make sure an Illinois-based solar industry with
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March 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Art Museum unveils 69th Young Artist Show award winners

From press release Following is a list of Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 69th Young Artist Show: High School Division award winners,
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March 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training classes begin March 10

From press release The City of Rockford Human services, along with Rockford Alcohol Free Teens (RAFT) Coalition, is pleased to offer
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March 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Youth Groundwater Festival March 10 at Rock Valley

From press release The 16th Annual Youth Groundwater Festival will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, at
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March 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

‘Introduction to Unitarian Universalism’ March 11 in Freeport

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—An “Introduction to Unitarian Universalism” program will be offered in Freeport, Ill., at 7 p.m., Thursday, March
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March 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

District 205 superintendent to attend March 6 ‘Citizens Against School Violence’ meeting

From staff reports Rockford Public School District 205 Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield will field questions from those in attendance at
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March 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Former Chicago Bears receiver Marcus Robinson in Rockford March 8

From press release Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Marcus Robinson will visit Rockford Monday, March 8, to discuss establishing a relationship
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National unemployment rate holds steady at 9.7 percent

From press release Nonfarm payroll employment was little changed (minus 36,000) in February, and the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent,
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March 9 deadline for Magic Waters’ ‘Name the Wave Pool’ contest

From press release This summer, Magic Waters Waterpark will introduce a new wave system with bigger and better waves. To kick
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U of I Extension presents Organic Weed and Pest Control Workshop March 11

From press release The University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will host a workshop on how to control weeds and pests sustainable
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March 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

U of I Extension offers Master Food Preserver certification course

From press release University of Illinois (U of I) Extension-Winnebago County will offer a training course to certify individuals as Master
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March 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Noted author to speak about founding fathers March 7

From press release WOODSTOCK, Ill.—The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 provides an entertaining way of learning about how our Founding Fathers came
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March 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Ethnic Heritage Museum

From press release There are amazing stories of women in history. This month, the Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St.,
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March 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

The Vagina Monologues to be held in Freeport March 6, 13

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Freeport Art Museum and Winneshiek Players will present Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues as a V-Day benefit
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March 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Woodstock’s TownSquare Players stages 1776 March 5-21

From press release WOODSTOCK, Ill.—TownSquare Players (TSP), Inc., announces the members of the cast and staff for its March 5-21 production
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March 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change extended through March 5-7

From press release The response to the first three weekends of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change has been overwhelming.
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Finding Place’ art exhibit opens at Rockford College March 5

From press release An exhibit by artists Cedar Marie and Rachel Bruya Walker titled “Finding Place” is slated at Rockford College
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Bank hosts March 6 RiverHawks Kids Club event

From press release Kids and their parents are invited to meet Rocko, the Rockford RiverHawks mascot, at Riverside Community Bank’s Perryville
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Annual Gardening Education Day March 6 brings meaning to ‘Green’

From press release University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will host the 33rd Annual Gardening for Food and Fun event Saturday, March
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March 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Fifth annual ‘boxasaurus’ celebration at Rockford Airport March 2

From press release Nearly 80 White Swan second-graders and their homemade “boxasaurus” creations will descend at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. The
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March 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Economic workshop March 7 at JustGoods

From press release Rockford Peace & Justice Action Committee and the Rockford Progressive Meetup will present an economic workshop titled “How
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March 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Bill would change General Assembly scholarship provisions

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Feb. 24, the Illinois Senate approved legislation targeting the state’s controversial legislative scholarship program. The program came
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March 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Northern Illinois Food Bank featured on March 2 episode of The Biggest Loser

From press release Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) will be featured on NBC’s The Biggest Loser at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March
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March 1, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Seven Rockford schools on state honor roll

From press release Seven schools in the Rockford School District have been named to the 2009 Illinois Honor Roll by the
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March 1, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo: Health care reform should start with two bipartisan bills

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R) has suggested two bills he believes would be a good bipartisan starting
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March 1, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

State Senate votes to move primary back to March

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—The Illinois State Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 355, a bill that will move the general
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March 1, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Guilford, Jefferson and Roosevelt prevail in third annual Truth Talk debate

From press release Guilford High School emerged as the highest-scoring of six teams representing each of Rockford’s public high schools in
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March 1, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Ag secretary urges Congress to pass reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon Feb. 23 to highlight the Obama
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February 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Guilford High presents synchronized swim show March 2-5

From press release Swimming moves choreographed to classic entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, the Beatles and Cheap Trick will
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February 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Volunteer Open House at Natural Land Institute March 2

From press release The Natural Land Institute will host an open house for current and new volunteers from 4 to 6
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February 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Winneshiek holds auditions for Leaving Iowa March 1-2

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Winneshiek Players will hold open auditions for Leaving Iowa at 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, March 1-2,
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February 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Active Transportation Alliance: Banning, limiting red light cameras would hinder safety efforts

From press release CHICAGO—Legislation that limits or bans red light cameras would eliminate critical tools that are proven to reduce speeding
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February 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Park and Conservation award nominations due March 3

From press release The Rockford Park District Foundation and the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District are seeking to honor a deserving
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February 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Spectrum School open enrollment begins March 1

From press release Spectrum School will begin accepting new student enrollment for students ages 3 through high school beginning March 1
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February 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Curves locations host food drive to benefit local families

From press release Curves is encouraging women in the local area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual
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February 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Bill targeting ‘sexting’ passes state Senate, heads to House for consideration

From press release The Illinois Senate Criminal Law committee tackled the issue of “sexting” this past week. “Sexting” is a growing social
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February 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Two Spectrum students move on to state Poetry Out Loud competition

From press release Two area high school students will represent northern Illinois in the State Poetry Out Loud Competition March 18
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February 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police present ‘Saved by the Belt’ awards to two Rockford citizens

From press release The Rockford Police Department will present Saved by the Belt awards to Cathy and Rachel Huffman of Rockford. At
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February 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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