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Homeless man arrested after hijacking car from 84-year-old woman at Rockford Walmart

Online Staff Report Rockford police responded to the Walmart store at 3849 Northridge Drive Dec. 4 in reference to a
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December 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

15-year-old arrested in connection with series of burglary to motor vehicle incidents

Online Staff Report A 15-year-old male juvenile of Rockford has been arrested in connection with a series of burglary to motor
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December 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Rockford Memorial Hospital hosts annual Holiday Toy Drive Dec. 5

Online Staff Report A group of area professionals will collect hundreds of toys for pediatric patients at Rockford Memorial Hospital Wednesday,
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December 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

17-year-old shot and killed after attempting to rob Rockford jewelry store

Online Staff Report Shortly before 5 p.m., Nov. 30, Rockford police responded to Jewelry Concepts, 940 W. Riverside Blvd., in reference
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December 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Three arrested on drug charges after search of Grant Park Boulevard residence

Staff Report Richard L. Rill, 47, Amanda S. Rill, 34, and Marie L. Beck, 26, all of Rockford, were arrested Nov.
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December 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican Hospital awarded ‘A’ for patient safety

Online Staff Report Rockford’s SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St., was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog
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November 29, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 3 Comments

Man found guilty of 2011 attempted armed robbery of Auburn Street Citgo

Online Staff Report Franklin Freeman, 60, has been found guilty of attempted armed robbery, a class 1 felony, after a
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Park District reaches settlement regarding Nelson Knitting property, budget cuts presented

Online Staff Report The recent legal dispute between John Cook and the Rockford Park District, which resulted in the Rockford Park
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Police arrest suspects sought in Nov. 16 home invasion on Burton Street

Online Staff Report Both suspects sought in the Nov. 16 home invasion of a residence at 1219 Burton St. have
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November 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford police target cell phone usage in school zones

Online Staff Report Rockford police issued 11 citations Nov. 27 after conducting compliance checks near Auburn High School and Whitehead School
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November 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rev. Jesse Jackson to return to Freeport Nov. 28 to meet with Sensata workers

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Rev. Jesse Jackson will return to Freeport, Ill., Wednesday, Nov. 28, to meet with
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November 27, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Happening Now> Local News> Regional News | 1 Comment

Next Rockford’s Cold Weather Clothing Drive runs Nov. 27-Dec. 14

Online Staff Report Next Rockford, a group of about 75 Gen X and Gen Y professionals, will lead a Boots and
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November 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford region to host lacrosse tournament in June 2013

Online Staff Report The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) announced Nov. 27 that the Rockford region will host its
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November 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

AMBER Alert Task Force celebrates 10-year anniversary

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois AMBER Alert Task Force announced Nov. 26 the 10-year anniversary of the first
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November 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Disability parking crackdown results in 60 citations, enforcement to continue throughout holidays

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Nov. 26 that in its first weekend, the Secretary of State
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November 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Two suspects sought in Nov. 16 home invasion on Burton Street

Online Staff Report Nicholas M. Bryant, 28, and Mechos C. Freeman, 24, both of Rockford, are sought by Rockford police in
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November 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Katrina Smith’s husband charged with her murder

Online Staff Report Katrina A. Smith’s husband, Todd C. Smith, 45, has been charged with her murder almost one
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

San Jose Cultural Center relinquishes liquor license following Nov. 4 incident

Online Staff Report The City of Rockford Legal Department has announced they have settled the matter of City of Rockford v.
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Proposed settlement in water pollution case at unfinished mega-dairy in Jo Daviess County

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Nov. 20 the filing of a proposed settlement with
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November 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Madigan urges Congress to extend tax relief to struggling homeowners

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) joined 41 of her counterparts Nov. 20 in calling on
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November 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 21, donations needed

Online Staff Report Once again this year, Rockford Rescue Mission will provide a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for their
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November 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Casting call for ‘The Next Food Network Star’ Nov. 28 in Chicago

Online Staff Report A casting call for the ninth season of Food Network’s The Next Food Network Star will be from
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November 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Black Friday brings return of winter weather to Midwest

By Kristina Pydynowski Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather.com STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports shoppers across the Midwest will not only be dealing with
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Regional News | Comments (0)

Aldeen Golf Club closes for season, Elliot remains open

Online Staff Report The 2012 season officially wraps up today, Monday, Nov. 19, at Aldeen Golf Club and Practice Centre, 1902
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Sales, median prices show gains in October in Illinois

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois home sales soared 37.3 percent over previous-year levels in October and median prices increased
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Pork producers did not panic in face of drought-driven crisis

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Pork producers were
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Attorney General Madigan releases annual holiday Safe Shopping Guide

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) has released her annual Safe Shopping Guide detailing recalled products
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Carbondale joins list of Illinois cities and counties calling for statewide fracking moratorium

By Environment Illinois CARBONDALE, Ill. — In a unanimous decision, the Carbondale City Council passed a resolution calling on the Illinois
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 2 Comments

Casting call for new NBC series hosted by adventurer Bear Grylls set for Dec. 1 in Chicago

Online Staff Report A casting call for the new NBC series Get Out Alive, hosted by adventurer Bear Grylls, will be
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November 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Illinois adds 4,800 jobs, unemployment rate holds at 8.8 percent

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois added 4,800 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate held at 8.8 percent for the
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Group forms in response to police-involved shooting deaths, Nov. 19 march planned

Online Staff Report Justice for Our Children, a local group created in response to recent police-involved shooting deaths in Rockford, is
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Hostess, bankrupt maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, to go out of business

Online Staff Report Hostess Brands, the 82-year-old bankrupt company that produces Twinkies and Wonder Bread, among other products, has asked the
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. calls for transparency, tax credit, targeted state aid to make college more affordable

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — After meeting with students at Northern Illinois University (NIU), Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D)
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Downtown Rockford ‘Holiday Stamp-ede’ shopping game kicks off Nov. 17 with event at Stewart Square

Online Staff Report A group of 14 downtown Rockford retailers and art galleries are partnering to offer a “Holiday Stamp-ede” shopping
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Volunteers to pack Holiday Meal Boxes for the hungry Nov. 17 — donations needed

Online Staff Report Saturday, Nov. 17, more than 50 volunteers will work together at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s (NIFB) Northwest Center,
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November 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Madigan, 37 attorneys general reach $90 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Nov. 15 a $90 million settlement with pharmaceutical company
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November 15, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

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