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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)

Rockford man faces charges in Dec. 16 accident that left 73-year-old man dead

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Pedro D. Figueroa Ramos, 25, of Rockford, faces numerous charges after being involved in
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December 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Police in search of suspect in Antioch Drive armed robbery

Online Staff Report The growing rash of armed robberies in Rockford continued over the weekend as a couple was reportedly held
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December 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s On the Watefront festival ends 29-year run

Online Staff Report Rockford’s On the Waterfront (OTW) Labor Day weekend festival will end after 29 years, organizers have announced. The festival,
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December 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Police to crack down on drunk driving during holiday season

Online Staff Report According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2011 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 32,367 people died in
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December 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. speaks at meeting convened by Sen. Durbin on Mississippi River

Online Staff Report EAST ALTON, Ill. — As work begins to blast away rock pinnacles posing a hazard to barge traffic
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December 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Man faces sentencing for 2011 auto accident that left two dead

Online Staff Report Raymundo Zamarripa, 23, pled guilty Dec. 12 to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol involving death
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December 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

REACT helicopter crew ‘completes mission’

Online Staff Report In a tradition found within the fire and rescue community, the bodies of the REACT helicopter crew members
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December 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man on parole for residential burglary arrested following attempted burglary

Online Staff Report Jeremy Tyus, 30, of Rockford, who is on parole for residential burglary, was arrested Dec. 12 after
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December 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Activities to honor REACT helicopter crew lost in Dec. 10 crash

Online Staff Report A number of initiatives are under way at Rockford Health System (RHS) to honor the REACT helicopter crew
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December 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man charged with series of residential burglaries, retail theft

Online Staff Report Joseph Guerin, 26, of Rockford, has been charged with residential burglary in connection with a series of
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December 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Two Roscoe residents charged in alleged counterfeit movie scheme

Online Staff Report ROSCOE, Ill. — Michelle Althafer, 29, and Brandan Kreeger, 32, both of Roscoe, Ill., have been charged
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Park District presents balanced budget, more than $2 million in cuts made

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District presented the 2013 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and Certification of Estimates of Revenue to
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

$43 million settlement reached with Pfizer over alleged unlawful marketing of Zyvox, Lyrica

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Dec. 12 a $42.9 million settlement with Pfizer Inc.
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State’s ban on concealed carry ruled unconstitutional

• Appeals court gives state lawmakers 180 days to develop concealed carry law Online Staff Report Illinois may soon join the rest of
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December 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Three killed after Rockford Memorial Hospital’s REACT helicopter crashes south of Rochelle

Online Staff Report Three crew members were killed after Rockford Memorial Hospital’s REACT helicopter crashed in a field south of Rochelle,
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December 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

19-year Rockford Police veteran to head Rockford’s first Geographic Police Pilot District

Online Staff Report Rockford Police Chief Chet Epperson announced Dec. 10 the first commander of the new Geographic Police Pilot
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December 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Jr. Wheelchair Basketball Holiday Tournament Dec. 8-9 at Harlem High School

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Cheer on the Rockford Jr. Chariots Wheelchair Basketball Team as they host and play
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December 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford celebrates 90 years Dec. 8

Online Staff Report To commemorate its 90th anniversary, the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR) will host a breakfast
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December 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Local Holiday Market Dec. 8 at Rockford College Regents Hall

Online Staff Report Winnebago Buy Local will present a Local Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8,
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December 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State senator voices opposition to senate’s passing of bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, IL – Controversial legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses passed the Illinois Senate despite the
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December 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

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