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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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AccuWeather: Midwest Corn Belt disaster spreading north
By Alex Sosnowski
Senior Expert Meteorologist, AccuWeather.com
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports heat and drought threaten to take their toll on
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Park District responds to lawsuit by former Park District police sergeant
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Former Rockford Park District police sergeant Richard Scot Nason filed a lawsuit against the Park District June 29
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Local officials protest closing of west-side driver’s license facility
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Local officials will meet at the Illinois Secretary of State’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) facility at 3816 Auburn
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Man sentenced to a total of six years for battery of a peace officer, threatening a public official
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Thomas Vojtech, 31, pled guilty July 6 to the charges of aggravated battery to a peace officer and
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19-year-old sentenced to three years for setting car on fire
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Ericton Lewis, 19, pled guilty July 6 to one count of arson and was sentenced to three years
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Man charged with murder in July 5 stabbing death on North Horsman Street
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Melvin Perkins, 30, of Rockford, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July 5
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Settlement reached with Chicago-based law firm that conducted consumer debt scam
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CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced
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State Treasurer in Rockford July 13 to unveil new name for state’s Cash Dash program
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Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) will be at Rockford Public Library from 1:30 to 2 p.m.,
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Six arrested for DUI following Fourth of July patrols by Boone County Sheriff’s Department
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Boone County Sheriff’s Department recently conducted extra patrols for the Fourth of July holiday.
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RiverHawks fall 10-5 to Grizzlies, Herrera to participate in Home Run Derby
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — Gateway starter Paul Tremlin yielded three runs over seven strong innings Sunday night, July
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Unemployment rate unchanged in June, although 80,000 jobs gained
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The national unemployment rate remained at 8.2 percent while 80,000 jobs were added in June, according to a
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Heat wave: Break from heat coming this weekend, according to AccuWeather
By Alex Sosnowski
Expert Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather.com
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports relief from the record heat wave of 2012 is
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Manzullo, Schilling urge Sensata to keep Freeport plant open
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FREEPORT, Ill. — July 6, U.S. Reps. Don Manzullo, R-Ill., and Bobby Schilling, R-Ill., urged the CEO of
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Local elected officials sign in support of concealed carry
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Rockford Tea Party has collected more than 4,000 signatures — including those of local elected officials — in
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Schepel shines in RiverHawks’ 5-2 win
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WASHINGTON, Pa. — Kyle Schepel took a no-hit bid to the sixth inning in his first professional start
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July 6 Rockford City Market: Music by Empty Pockets and activities from Discovery Center, Midway Village
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Cool off after work, and bring the kids for a night of fun at Rockford City Market. The
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‘See a Juggler, Be a Juggler’ at Discovery Center July 6
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Watch professional juggler Jason Kollum and learn juggling skills from this master performer during Discovery Center’s
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Button home run lifts RiverHawks in 7-3 win, Mike Lee signs with Atlanta Braves
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WASHINGTON, Pa. — Evan Button had three hits, including a go-ahead home run, as the Rockford RiverHawks beat
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AAA projects record volume for Independence Day holiday travel
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HELENA, Mont. — AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the
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