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RVC students present renewable energy projects May 8 at Freedom Field

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) students will present renewable energy projects at Rockford’s Freedom Field Renewable Energy, 3333 Kishwaukee
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May 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Child care workers decry threatened three-month delay in state payments, delay affects local YWCA

Editor’s note: May 2, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration said it has begun to delay payments to more than 40,000
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May 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois may make state retirees pay into health care

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois taxpayer-subsidized health care for state retirees could end with legislation moving through
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May 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 25 years for 2010 strangulation of ex-girlfriend

Online Staff Report James Bruce Agee, 46, pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced by Judge Gary Pumilia to 25
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Former RVC president receives vote of no confidence, asked to resign at L.A. tech college

Online Staff Report Former Rock Valley College (RVC) President and current L.A. Trade Technical College President Roland “Chip” Chapdelaine received
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Major League Baseball: A look back at the first month

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Although much can change during the course of a complete Major League Baseball season, the first
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Season-opening celebration at Anderson Japanese Gardens May 5

Online Staff Report Rockford’s world-renowned Anderson Japanese Gardens will host its season-opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rockford Rescue Mission’s Expressions of Hope Banquet set for May 10

Online Staff Report Rockford Rescue Mission invites friends, partners and members of the community to join them in honoring men
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

May 10 Shelter Care Spring Luncheon to aid programs for homeless, mentally ill

Online Staff Report Shelter Care Ministries’ Annual Spring Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State Treasurer supports keeping Tamms Correctional Center open

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Tamms Correctional Center in southern Illinois should not close, as
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Police arrest suspects in Forest Avenue, Evelyn Street burglaries

Online Staff Report Rockford police have arrested two suspects regarding two separate burglaries. Clinton E. Smith, 20, of Rockford, has been charged
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

First Winnebago County residence seized under gang nuisance abatement statute at 180 15th Ave.

Online Staff Report In early March 2012, members of the Rockford Police Department identified ongoing gang violence associated with the residence
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Arrests made in connection with April 29 armed robbery on Broadway

Online Staff Report Marc A. Davis, 35, of Rockford, and Krystal M. Jones, 28, of Rockford, have been arrested in connection
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

National Day of Prayer celebrated at Memorial Hall May 3

Online Staff Report The 61st Annual National Day of Prayer will be celebrated at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 3, at
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rock House Kids annual pancake breakfast fund-raiser May 5

Online Staff Report Rock House Kids, a nonprofit charitable and non-denominational organization that reaches at-risk children ages 4-18, is having its
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican announces 49 layoffs, outsourcing as a result of budget cuts

Online Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System is reducing its workforce by 49 employees and eliminating an additional 76 vacant positions. These
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May 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

U.S. Reps. Manzullo, Schilling to host regional transportation summit in Rockford

Online Staff Report U.S. Reps. Don Manzullo, R-Egan, and Bobby Schilling, R-Colona, will host a regional transportation summit in Rockford Wednesday
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May 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State police arrest 11 for DUI in Winnebago, Stephenson counties

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander, Captain James Alexander, announced the following arrests were made
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May 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Bill would allow citizens to record police officers performing public duties in public places

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Des Plaines, has introduced a bill that would make it legal
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April 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Five charged in relation to rash of east-side burglaries to motor vehicles

Online Staff Report Five Rockford residents have been charged with unlawful use of a credit card in relation to a rash
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April 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 4 Comments

Man guilty in 2008 murder, shooting of security guards at Chivo’s Bar

Online Staff Report Martavion Sanders, 25, has been found guilty of first-degree murder with a firearm, aggravated battery with a firearm,
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April 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

New downtown restaurant to open as District, job fair May 8-9

Online Staff Report Andy Roiniotis and Denny Trakas, owners of RBI and Onyx bar and grills, announced their latest venture, in
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April 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Experienced cast contributes in Byron Civic Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — It doesn’t take long watching the cast of Byron Civic Theatre’s (BCT) upcoming production
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Romantic comedy ‘No, No Nanette’ at Rockford College April 26-29

Online Staff Report The Rockford College Performing Arts Department presents the romantic comedy No, No Nanette April 26-29. Performances will
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Siècle de Ballet’ opens at NIU School of Theatre and Dance April 26

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The precision of classical ballet meets the fluidity of contemporary dance in the final 2012-2013
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Beloit Civic Theatre stages ‘Squirrels in the Attic,’ opening April 26

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Civic Theatre will stage Squirrels in the Attic, a new play by Wisconsin author
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Theater> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

April 24, 30 public hearings on proposed expansion of Winnebago Landfill move to BMO Harris Bank Center

Online Staff Report As a result of a large number of anticipated attendees, the public participation meetings regarding the proposed expansion
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April 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Panchero’s Mexican Grill in Rockford to give free burritos to Bobs May 1

Online Staff Report Pancheros Mexican Grill, 3015 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, will give a free burrito to anyone named Bob —
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April 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Army Corps releases final Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Paper based on public input

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released the final Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic
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April 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Governor’s pension reforms lay out tough choices

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s (D) pension reforms give public employees two choices: get
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April 23, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rockford Memorial Hospital to unveil renovated Mother-Baby Unit April 24

Online Staff Report A grand-opening celebration for the Mother-Baby Unit at Rockford Memorial Hospital will begin at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, April
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April 23, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Carpenter’s Place seeks donations of new adult-sized walking shoes for the homeless

Online Staff Report Carpenter’s Place in Rockford is in need of donations of new adult-sized walking shoes for its homeless guests.
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April 23, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Quinn calls for cuts, cig tax hike to tackle state Medicaid costs

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) wants to deflate ballooning Medicaid costs with higher
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April 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Hands Around the Courthouse ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month set for April 24

Online Staff Report The 11th Annual Hands Around the Courthouse ceremony in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month will be
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April 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

CAFO clean water bill passes state senate Environment Committee

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Senate Environment Committee passed a bill Wednesday, April 18, that would end a
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April 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Wrigley Field historian at Opening Day of Freeport’s Little Cubs Field April 23

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Opening Day at Little Cubs Field in Freeport, Ill., will begin at 6 p.m.,
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April 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Girl Scouts host blood, marrow drive in Belvidere April 21

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Boone Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is celebrating the organization’s
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April 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

April 21 rally to address changes at Rockford Public Library

By Mike Korn Rockford’s libraries are threatened with closure. Books are already disappearing in huge numbers from the downtown branch, with
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April 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 17 Comments

Citizens mobilize to draft candidate to run against Kinzinger in general election; public gathering April 21

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Citizens from the 16th Congressional District are organizing to draft a
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April 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Regional News | Comments (0)

April 30 public hearing in Rockford to address draft school district consolidation recommendations

Online Staff Report Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) will be in Rockford Monday, April 30, to host a public hearing
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April 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

April 24-26 Rock Valley College, YWCA events take stand against racism

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) and the Rockford YWCA will host three community events April 24-26 designed to show
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April 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Junior League offers Kids in the Kitchen April 21 at Discovery Center

Online Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford, Inc., and the Discovery Center Museum will partner to offer Kids in the
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April 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Bill would eliminate navigation contributions toward inland waterway infrastructure

Editor’s note: The following is an e-mail from Olivia Dorothy, regional conservation coordinator for the Upper Mississippi River Initiative, Izaak
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

$20 million from national foreclosure settlement to assist Illinois homeowners hit by foreclosure crisis

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that $20 million in funding from the national foreclosure settlement
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican receives state approval to construct new cancer center

Online Staff Report April 17, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved SwedishAmerican Health System’s plans to build and
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Junior League’s Spring Bling Online Auction begins April 23

Online Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford kicks off its Spring Bling Online Auction starting at 9 a.m., Monday, April
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State Police arrest 11 in Winnebago County for DUI between March 29 and April 12

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander, Captain James Alexander announced the following arrests were made
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Dan Pincus, Jim McElhaney kick off ‘Jazz at Emerson’ April 19

Online Staff Report To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is launching its new monthly concert series, “Jazz
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Man wanted for 1988 murder in Arizona arrested in Roscoe, Ill.

Online Staff Report Monday, April 16, members of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Police assisted detectives from the Phoenix Arizona Police Department
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April 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Chicago Bears’ Johnny Knox, Earl Bennett in Rockford April 21

Online Staff Report Chicago Bears receivers Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett will participate in an open house appearance and autograph signing
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April 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)


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