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Mitt Romney credited with win in first presidential debate

Online Staff Report According to various pundits — liberal, conservative and independent — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appeared to be
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October 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

West-side water main break expected to be repaired by noon today (Oct. 4)

Online Staff Report A water main break near Tay and Cedar streets in Rockford is expected to be repaired by noon,
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October 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Winnebago resident to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ Oct. 4

Online Staff Report Winnebago, Ill., resident Margaret Minett-Longdon, 50, will be a contestant on TV game show Jeopardy! Thursday, Oct.
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Free public opening Oct. 6 for Rockford Art Museum’s ‘Full Circle’

Online Staff Report “Full Circle: Little City Foundation” opens at Rockford Art Museum (RAM) with a members’ preview beginning at 5
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Tibetan Buddhist monks at Rockford’s Womanspace Oct. 7

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Womanspace will host the national tour of Tibetan Buddhist monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery for an event
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Side by Side by Sondheim’ at Rockford College Oct. 4-7

Online Staff Report The Rockford College Performing Arts Department presents Side by Side by Sondheim Oct. 4-7, in Maddox Theatre,
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Cherry Valley man dies in fatal car crash on Route 20

Online Staff Report Ken A. Neal, 60, of Cherry Valley, Ill., is dead following a fatal car crash that occurred 1
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Craig Doty named new head men’s basketball coach at Rock Valley College

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) has named Craig Doty as the new head coach for men’s basketball. Doty comes to
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Man pleads guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine

Online Staff Report Victor Rivera-Gomez, 24, pled guilty Oct. 1 to the offense of possession with intent to deliver cocaine. The Rock
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to eight years for leaving the scene of May 2011 deadly hit-and-run

Online Staff Report Mario Neal, 31, pled guilty Sept. 28 to failure to report an accident involving death after leaving
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man faces sentencing after being found guilty of sexual assault of child

Online Staff Report Dennis James Rahn, 31, was found guilty Sept. 26 of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Oct. 7 ‘Walk to Remember’ remembers children lost too soon

Online Staff Report “Walk to Remember,” a memorial event in honor of children lost through stillbirth, early infant death, early childhood
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October 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Large losses still loom for pork industry

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Pork producers are
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October 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Sensata workers attack Romney’s profit ‘harvest’ comments, begin efforts to regain severance

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Workers facing outsourcing at Freeport’s Sensata Technologies plant and community supporters held an “Outsourcing
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October 1, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Happening Now> Local News> Regional News | 3 Comments

Family of teen shot during attempted robbery at Marie’s Pizza files suit against off-duty officer, sheriff and county

Online Staff Report The family of the late Michael DeAngelo Sago Jr. filed a lawsuit in federal court Sept. 28 against
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September 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 4 Comments

Joe Terrell fills Winnebago County Board seat vacated by John Cabello

Online Staff Report Joe Terrell (R) was sworn in to serve the remainder of the unexpired term on the Winnebago County
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September 28, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Former village administrator to run for Machesney Park president

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Bob Mullins, who worked 10 years in the top professional administrative position for the
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s unemployment rate remains highest in state, 3,000 jobs created in past year

Online Staff Report Although the Rockford metropolitan area continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the state, 3,000 jobs have
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 34 years for May 2011 home invasion on Atwood Avenue

Online Staff Report Luis Avila, 23, was sentenced by Judge Rosemary Collins to 28 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford man arrested in Sept. 9 hit-and-run that left motorcyclist dead

Online Staff Report Amjed Al-Sadum, 25, of Rockford, has been arrested for failure to report an accident and driving without
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Health Department reports two human cases of West Nile virus

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is reporting two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), who
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford man dies in fatal motorcycle accident on Illinois Route 70

Online Staff Report Jeremie Kobler, 38, of Rockford, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, after the motorcycle he was driving struck the rear
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September 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Bartleby the Scrivener’

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Lawyers and clowns share the stage in the first play of the Northern Illinois University’s
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Human Services Forum Oct. 1 at Rockford College Burpee Center

Online Staff Report The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford will host a Human Services Forum featuring state representative candidates
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

TRRT’s website back up, e-mail still experiencing delays

To our readers: Over the past couple of days, The Rock River Times’ website may not have been accessible by all
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State Police arrest 20 for DUI between Aug. 27 and Sept. 22

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander, Captain James Alexander, announced the following arrests were made
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September 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 2 Comments

Small section of Rock River Recreation Path closed until Sept. 29

Online Staff Report A small segment of the Rock River Recreation Path will be closed beginning today, Monday, Sept. 24. The
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September 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Winnebago woman sentenced to four years for stealing $1 million from Wirtz Beverage

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Sept. 21 a Rockford-area woman pled guilty and
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford man charged in Sept. 11 one-vehicle crash that left one dead

Online Staff Report Christopher Joe Hare, 27, of Rockford, has been charged with two counts of reckless homicide, two counts
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Freeport’s Sensata Technologies workers to join Bain Worker Bus Tour Sept. 22

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Saturday, Sept. 22, the Bain Worker Bus Tour will make its first stop in
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Happening Now> Local News> Regional News | 2 Comments

Teacher pension reform debate at Auburn High School Sept. 25

Online Staff Report Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Illinois Policy Institute will host a debate aimed at exploring who should pay the
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Violence Prevention Collaborative holds Peace Awards luncheon Sept. 26

Online Staff Report Wednesday, Sept. 26, the Violence Prevention Collaborative of the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will host its annual
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Spencer Bohren to perform for Blues In The Schools, Sept. 25 public show at JustGoods

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Crossroads Blues Society is featuring noted blues artist and music educator Spencer Bohren for their Blues
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Red Mango now open near CherryVale Mall

Online Staff Report Joining more than 190 stores across North America, frozen yogurt and smoothie chain Red Mango has opened its
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Follow Wisconsin fall color online

Online Staff Report MADISON, Wis. — The crimson, gold and rust hues of Wisconsin’s vibrant autumn season are just about here
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September 21, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

State treasurer calls on governor to cease prison closure plan

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) is calling on Illinos Gov. Pat Quinn (D)
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Discovery Center unveils new exhibit focused on math Sept. 23

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will hold a grand opening for its new permanent exhibit, “Figure it Out!,”
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rockford City Market recognized among ‘10 Things to do Near Chicago this Fall,’ Sept. 21 market features Harlan Jefferson

Online Staff Report As Rockford City Market’s popularity continues to grow locally, it is also getting recognition on a regional scale.
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Season change brings price change for Rockford Park District golfers

Online Staff Report The changing of the season means lower golf fees in the Rockford Park District. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 22,
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Perryville traffic to be affected by ‘World War II Days’ Sept. 21-24

Online Staff Report The traffic signal operation at the intersection of Perryville Road and Crimson Ridge will be temporarily changed to
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Illinois adds 9,600 jobs in August, unemployment rate rises to 9.1 percent

Online Staff Report Illinois added 9,600 jobs in August and the unemployment rate inched up 0.2 percentage points to 9.1 percent,
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rescue Mission sees no decline in those seeking assistance, despite Census report showing poverty has stalled

Online Staff Report According to recently released 2011 U.S. Census Bureau figures, the poverty rate in our country is no longer
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Oct. 21 CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise $50,000 for local food pantries, worldwide hunger relief

Online Staff Report The 27th Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 21. Registration begins at 1 p.m.,
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September 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

August home sales in Illinois up 23.7 percent from a year ago, statewide median price at $147,000

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales in the state rose 23.7 percent over previous year levels, part of a
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Madigan alerts parents, caregivers to arsenic in infant rice cereals

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) warned parents and caregivers of the presence of arsenic in
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Early corn harvest and Sept. 1 stocks

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — A larger percentage
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September 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

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