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Former office manager of local labor union pleads guilty to embezzling more than $190,000

Online Staff Report Grace Rathke, 57, of Rockford, has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $190,000 from Local 32 of the
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January 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Jo Daviess County woman arrested for allegedly embezzling $150,000 from former employer

Online Staff Report Jill A. Jackoniski, 42, of East Dubuque, Ill., was arrested on an outstanding warrant Jan. 2 by the
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January 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Couple faces sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing $200,000 from Pecatonica Fire Protection District

Online Staff Report A couple accused of stealing $200,000 from the Pecatonica Fire Protection District between 2006 and 2010 pleaded guilty
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January 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Contest to determine new name for Rockford RiverHawks baseball team

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford’s professional baseball club is looking for community input to help select a new
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January 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Chicago Bears begin interviewing head-coaching candidates, Ditka calls firing of Smith ‘stupid’

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor At least three candidates have been interviewed and meetings have been arranged with at least two others
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January 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Clerks at two area businesses face citations for sale of tobacco products to minors

Online Staff Report Jan. 2, the Rockford Police Department Community Services Unit and M3 Street Teams Unit combined efforts with the
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January 2, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Three DUI arrests made on New Year’s Eve as part of year-end traffic safety push

Online Staff Report Rockford police participated in the year-end traffic safety push called “Drive to Survive.” The enforcement campaign was designed
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January 2, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Belvidere woman killed while crossing East State Street early New Year’s morning

Online Staff Report Rockford police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old Belvidere, Ill., woman who was killed while crossing East
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January 2, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State comptroller: Consequences of going over the ‘fiscal cliff’ would be ‘devastating’ for Illinois

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka warned Dec. 28 that the economic impact for the state budget
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December 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rockford celebrates, cheers on NIU Huskies in their first Orange Bowl appearance

Online Staff Report Alumni and friends of Northern Illinois University (NIU) are celebrating the NIU Huskies’ first appearance at the Discover
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December 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Sheriff’s office to offer safe rides home New Year’s Eve

Online Staff Report From 11 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, to 4 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office will
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December 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Police in search of suspect in Dec. 20 Family Dollar, Domino’s Pizza robberies

Online Staff Report Rockford police are in search of a suspect in two armed robberies that occurred Dec. 20. Tyler Wickson, 22,
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December 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

New Year’s ranks as deadliest day on U.S. roads, push made for identified ignition interlock devices

Online Staff Report AURORA, Ill. — As Americans prepare for holiday celebrations, AAA reminds drivers and passengers alike of the dangers
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December 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Tougher penalties for fraud, abuse of disability parking go into effect Jan. 1

Online Staff Report The law proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) to crack down on fraud and abuse
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December 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

New wave, gothic, industrial featured in New Year’s Eve countdown party at Rockford’s Bar 3

Online Staff Report Ring in the New Year with new wave, gothic and industrial music at Rockford’s Bar 3, 326 E.
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December 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Ideas for Working for Peace & Justice’ to be discussed at Dec. 29 event

Online Staff Report “Ideas for Working for Peace & Justice” will be discussed in a free afternoon peace program at 2
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December 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Up to $70 million designated for housing counseling services, foreclosure relief efforts in Illinois

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) recently announced she has designated up to $70 million of
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December 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Candidates file for Rockford Park District Commissioner seats

Online Staff Report Two candidates have filed to fill a two-year term and two candidates have filed to fill two six-year
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man found guilty of stealing wallet, credit card from car parked at Anytime Fitness in 2011

Online Staff Report Ricky Griggs, 47, was found guilty by jury trial in front of Judge Rosemary Collins Dec. 19 for
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December 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Six arrested following year-long narcotics investigation

Online Staff Report As part of a narcotics investigation conducted by members of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, the Rockford Police
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December 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

November monthly job gain largest of the year in Illinois

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois added 16,400 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent, according to
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December 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Home sales, median prices show gains in November in Illinois

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois home sales increased 30.6 percent over previous-year levels in November and median prices increased
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December 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

15-year-old Guilford student arrested after making false threats of school shooting on Facebook

Online Staff Report A 15-year-old Rockford Guilford High School student has been arrested and is charged with a class 4 felony
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man faces sentencing for role in 2011 Sherman Avenue murder

Online Staff Report Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announced Dec. 20 that Lamont Cole, 28, was found guilty by
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford schools receive $500,000 school-based health center grant

Online Staff Report Rockford Public School District 205 has received a $500,000 federal grant that will allow the district to move
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Postal Service asks residents to clear snow, ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes

Online Staff Report With the first major snowstorm expected to blanket the region during the next couple of days, one seasonal
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Police to crack down on underage bar patrons over holiday break

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) has announced that Secretary of State Police have stepped up efforts
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Forest preserves, equestrian trails to close during deer shotgun season

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District will close five preserves and equestrian trails because of safety concerns during
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Health Department reports increase in influenza-like illness

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is reporting a recent increase in influenza activity in the community, indicating the
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December 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Rockford firefighters bring spirit of Christmas to 13 local families

Online Staff Report The Rockford Fire Department and Rockford Firefighters Local 413 have partnered with Access Services of Northern Illinois to
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford school district selects local firm for first phase of Facilities Master Plan, 10 file for school board

Online Staff Report Rockford Board of Education (BOE) has selected local architectural firm Hagney Architects, LLC, to complete renovations planned in
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District Foundation hires new director

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District announced Dec. 19 the recent hire of Suzanne Berger as the director of the
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

RFD reports 4.8 percent increase in passenger traffic in November

Online Staff Report November passenger traffic at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is up 4.8 percent with 14,181 passengers utilizing
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December 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Illinois attorney general files two lawsuits in crackdown on new form of mortgage-related scam

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sought to crack down on a new form of “mortgage rescue
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December 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rock Valley College board to consider 500-seat entertainment venue

Online Staff Report The Facilities Committee of the Rock Valley College (RVC) Board of Trustees met Monday evening, Dec. 17, and
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December 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Blizzard headed for the Midwest

By Alex Sosnowski Expert Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather.com STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A blizzard will unfold near the Colorado/Kansas border Wednesday, Dec. 19,
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December 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Regional News | Comments (0)

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