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Grizzlies cool off RiverHawks with 8-5 win
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SAUGET, Ill. — The Gateway Grizzlies knocked around newly-acquired Brad Schnitzer for six runs and went on to
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Democratic candidate for 16th Congressional District featured at July 23 Rockford Progressive Meet-up picnic
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Wanda Rohl, Democratic candidate for the 16th Congressional District seat, will be the featured speaker at the Sixth
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RiverHawks welcome Hooters model July 21, unveil new concession items
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — Model and Rockford Hooters employee Tyler Suess will be on hand Saturday, July 21,
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Rockford celebrates completion of first phase of Riverwalk
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The City of Rockford cut the ribbon on the new Riverwalk — Museum Campus (RMP) July 20.
The completion
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12 killed at suburban Denver theater after gunman opens fire at opening of new Batman movie
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Twelve people were killed and at least 50 people injured at a suburban Denver theater early Friday, July
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South Main closure now in effect until further notice
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South Main Street from Cedar Street to Chestnut Street and Cedar Street to South Church Street will now
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$80 million in federal grants to ensure low-income people with HIV/AIDS have access to health care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced July 19 nearly $80
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Schepel’s gem leads RiverHawks over Beach Bums
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford’s Kyle Schepel scattered four hits and struck out five over 7 1/3 scoreless
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About 5,000 area residents still without power, remaining outages to be restored by Friday night
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As of 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19, ComEd reported that 12,800 customers throughout its northern Illinois territory remained
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Illinois adds net of 800 jobs in June, state unemployment rate at 8.7 percent
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CHICAGO — Illinois added 4,700 private-sector jobs in June and the unemployment rate inched upward 0.1 to 8.7
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June Illinois home sales up 18 percent, median prices in Winnebago County increase 15.1 percent
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Home sales surged 18 percent over previous year levels, with data released July 19 by
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Summer 2012 in running for hottest summer on record
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Expert Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather.com
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports the summer of 2012 is in the running for
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Rescue Mission helps keep those in need cool, sees increase in visitors during heat wave
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Recent record temperatures created even more burdens for people already suffering the effects of homelessness and poverty, and
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Police in search of suspect in early-morning shooting on Collins Street
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Rockford police are in search of a white man in his 20s who was wearing a white bandana
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South Main closed from Morgan to Chestnut July 19-20 for Tapco building demolition
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South Main Street (Illinois Route 2) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Morgan Street to Chestnut
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Grave-side service for ‘Baby Noah’ July 20 at Calvary Cemetery in Winnebago
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A grave-side service for “Baby Noah” will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, July 20, at Calvary Cemetery, 8616
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Letter from city’s selected electric aggregation supplier, FirstEnergy Solutions, in the mail this week
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The City of Rockford is reminding residents and small businesses to check their mailboxes the remainder of this
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Police Department holds graduation ceremony July 20 for Youth Police Academy
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The Rockford Police Department will graduate 32 students from the Youth Police Academy at a graduation ceremony at
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Man sentenced to 30 years for 2009 armed robbery gets another 30 years for second 2009 armed robbery
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Phillip Merritt, 60, who was previously sentenced to 30 years for a 2009 armed robbery of a
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RiverHawks rout Rascals 14-5 in series finale
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford’s Cody Hallahan took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and allowed just
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Astrology researcher likes Obama’s chances in the Nov. 6 election
By Edward Snow
Managing Editor, Astrology News Service
CHICAGO — An astrologer who has analyzed outcomes in U.S. presidential elections dating to
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Two men arrested for July 17 burglary of Pomps Tire in Machesney Park
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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — At approximately 11:57 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Police patrol deputies
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Corn disaster: Rain coming, but not enough, according to AccuWeather
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Expert Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather.com
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports additional corn crop failures are likely as a result
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Tips for keeping seniors safe during heat wave
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Nobody likes extreme and prolonged heat, but such conditions can be deadly for older adults. That’s why senior
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Sanders’ five-hit night lifts Rascals over RiverHawks
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — River City second baseman Doug Sanders hit a three-run double and went 5-for-5 Tuesday
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Roscoe man killed in early-morning motorcycle accident
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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Donald “Scott” Litton, 55, of Roscoe, Ill., died Tuesday, July 17, after he lost
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Freeport City Council votes to call on Romney to help save 170 jobs from being outsourced from Bain-owned Freeport plant
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FREEPORT, Ill. — The Freeport City Council passed a resolution Monday, July 16, urging former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt
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RiverHawks come from behind for 8-7 win
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — Evan Button’s eighth-inning go-ahead RBI single lifted the Rockford RiverHawks to an 8-7 victory
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Autopsy inconclusive on deceased infant found July 13, police call on public for clues
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An autopsy of the deceased infant found July 13 at One Source Recycling, 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe,
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Local historian to discuss pre-Civil War Winnebago County July 18 at Memorial Hall
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Rockford’s Veterans Memorial Hall will continue its Lunch and Lecture Series from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday,
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Intersection at Jefferson, Main to remain closed for two weeks
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Starting today, Monday, July 16, the intersection of Jefferson Street and Main Street in downtown Rockford will be
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RiverHawks beat Otters 8-7 in extra innings
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Devin Shepherd hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning Sunday,
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State Treasurer launches I-Cash program, adds 780,000 names to unclaimed property database
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) announced July 13 that the state’s Cash Dash unclaimed
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Man sentenced to 12 years for 2011 burglaries of Rockford Country Club Pro Shop, Prairie Street Brewhouse
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James Mabrey, 50, was sentenced July 11 by Judge Rosemary Collins to 12 years in the Illinois
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Rock County work release program escapee sentenced to six years for possession of a weapon by a felon
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Brandon Disrud, 25, pled guilty July 11 to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and
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Three arrested in connection with stabbing of 38-year-old Rockford man
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Tywanna L. West, 47, Shawanna Hurt, 21, and Clayton Parr, 40, all of Rockford, have been arrested in
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Five adults displaced, one firefighter injured in 11th Street fire
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Five adults were displaced and one firefighter sustained a minor injury July 13 following a fire at an
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Baby’s body found at recycling facility in Roscoe
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ROSCOE, Ill. — Workers sorting trash at One Source Recycling, 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe, Ill., found the
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Winnebago Landfill expansion approved in 20-3 vote
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In a 20-3 vote, the Winnebago County Board approved July 11 the 222-acre expansion of the Winnebago Landfill,
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Three Rockford teens charged with attempted residential burglary
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At 4:29 p.m., Thursday, July 12, Rockford police responded to 1506 Yonge St. in regards to four individuals
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Sensata employees in Freeport reach out to Mitt Romney for help in saving their jobs
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FREEPORT, Ill. — Employees at Freeport’s Sensata Technologies plant are reaching out to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney,
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Man sentenced to 16 years for 2011 burglary of downtown Roly Poly sandwich shop
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Verez Watts, 51, was sentenced by Judge Rosemary Collins to 16 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections
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Man charged with obstructing justice in July 7 death of business partner
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At 5:03 p.m., Saturday July 7, Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the rear loading dock area
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X-ray films stolen from SwedishAmerican Hospital
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As required by the Department of Health and Human Services, Rockford’s SwedishAmerican Hospital is informing the public that
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Man sentenced to two years for forging letter from employer to get out of jail
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Marcellus Motton, 25, pled guilty June 29 to the offense of perjury and was sentenced to two years
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$175 million settlement reached with Wells Fargo over discriminatory lending
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced July 12
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18-year-old charged with three counts of burglary to motor vehicle
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Diquan Bryant, 18, of Rockford, has been charged with three counts of burglary to a motor vehicle in
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Man charged with July 7 robbery of Villa di Roma pizza delivery driver
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Larry D. Sturdivant, 21, of Rockford, has been charged with the July 7 robbery of a Villa di
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Sinnissippi Riverfront Parking Expansion project under way
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Rockford Park District has begun the Sinnissippi Riverfront Parking Expansion Project. The expansion will add 82 parking spaces
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Man sentenced to 70 years for 2007 murder of ice cream vendor
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Rafael Santos, 23, has been sentenced to 70 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the
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