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Free golf kick-off March 24 at Elliot Golf Course
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Rockford Park District will host its annual free golf season kick-off from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March
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‘Rally for Religious Freedom’ public protests, rallies in Rockford March 23
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One of the largest united Christian public protests and rallies in American history will be taking place this
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‘Army of Fleabag Dreamers’ art exhibit opens March 23 at Rockford College
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Rockford College will host an exhibition titled “Army of Fleabag Dreamers” March 23-April 20 in the Rockford College
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Kantorei joins Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus for ‘Real Men Sing’ concert March 23 in Rockford
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The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus will share the stage with Kantorei — The Singing Boys of Rockford in
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Illinois primary: Final results, county ballot flaw raises questions and read Kinzinger’s victory speech
Editor’s note: Following are the final results from the Tuesday, March 20, Illinois primary election. Included after the election results
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Bill to ban ‘cramming’ on phone bills passes state House
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CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded House lawmakers for their unanimous support of legislation to ban
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Rockford RiverHawks unveil new logos, website
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks will have a new, updated look when they take the field
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Rockford’s Van Matre HealthSouth rehabilitation hospital receives national recognition
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Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital has received top recognition from Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) for
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Report: Affordable Care Act making health coverage more accessible to young adults
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Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, young adults were much more likely to be uninsured and
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Candidate for Winnebago County Board chairman questions ballot counting
Editor’s note: Mike “C” Castronovo, Republican candidate for Winnebago County Board chairman, sent The Rock River Times the following e-mail
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AccuWeather: Chicago experiences seven consecutive days of record high temperatures
By Meghan Evans
AccuWeather.com Meteorologist
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports Chicago has set seven record highs in a row with temperatures
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Romney wins Illinois, Manzullo defeated and other local primary election results
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) cruised to victory in his quest for the Republican nomination for president
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One suspect arrested, another sought in March 20 robbery of North Main Associated Bank
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One woman has been arrested and another suspect is wanted in connection with a March 20 robbery of
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Oregon Woman’s Club’s 62nd Annual Antique Show March 24-25
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OREGON, Ill. — The Oregon Woman’s Club will present its 62nd Annual Antique Show from 9 a.m to
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March 23 ‘Diva’s Night Out’ kicks off Goodwill’s Diva Dress Sale
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Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois will host its Third Annual “Diva’s Night Out” Fashion Show beginning at 6
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Election Day: County Clerk’s Office discovers flaw in ballots, but assures votes will be tabulated
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The Winnebago County Clerk’s Office has discovered an issue with some of the county ballots as a result
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Student debt crisis: Madigan says costs will ‘produce a generation of students saddled with crushing debt’
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) testified in a hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary
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Bracelet fund-raiser March 20 for families of Belvidere girls lost in Feb. 24 car accident
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A bracelet fund-raiser in remembrance of Thalia Arredondo and Brenda Gutierrez, the 16-year-old best friends from Belvidere who
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Illinois 10th least corrupt state in nation, according to new study
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Just days after Illinois’ second-straight former governor began a prison sentence for corruption charges, a comprehensive study released
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Peyton Manning to sign with Broncos, Tim Tebow may be traded
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Four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning is headed to the Denver Broncos, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported on SportCenter March
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Rockford man killed in motorcycle accident
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Michael A. Fischer, 21, of Rockford, was killed Sunday, March 18, when he was thrown from his motorcycle
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Rockford Urban Ministries’ Good Friday Walk for Justice April 6
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Rockford Urban Ministries’ (RUM) annual Good Friday Walk for Justice will begin at 9 a.m. on Good Friday,
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St. Paul Lutheran hosts ‘Kindergarten Round Up’ March 21, reduces tuition by 42 percent
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St. Paul Lutheran School, 811 Locust St., Rockford, will host a “Kindergarten Round Up” from 3:15 to 6
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Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum in Rockford March 19; Mitt Romney a possibility, too
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Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., will visit the Venetian Club in Rockford at 9 a.m., Monday, March
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Rockford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Party set for March 17
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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is free to the public, will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, March
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AccuWeather: More than 1,200 record highs set in the U.S. as warm spring temperatures persist
By Meghan Evans
AccuWeather.com Meteorologist
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports more than 1,200 record high temperatures have been set
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Park District responds to lawsuit filed by Nelson Knitting Company building owner
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The owner of the Nelson Knitting Company building, 909 S. Main St., has sued the Rockford Park District
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Winnebago County Housing Authority designated as a High Performer Agency
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The Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) has been designated as a High Performer Agency by the United States
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Federal agencies release first interim report on Asian carp environmental DNA results interpretation
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CHICAGO — Members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) released March 15 the first interim report
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Blagojevich begins 14-year prison sentence
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) will begin his 14-year prison sentence for corruption charges Thursday, March 15.
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Tour of Rockford’s Coronado Theatre March 20; reservations required
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The Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society will offer a tour of Rockford’s historic Coronado Theatre beginning at
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Park District gives top executive 2.5 percent raise, approves Summer Challenge Program
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Tim Dimke, executive director of the Rockford Park District, will receive a 2.5 percent raise after the Rockford
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Lt. Gov. wants hearing on proposed sand mine near Starved Rock
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) is advocating for more transparency and public input as a
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Illinois gets ‘B-’ in annual report on transparency in government spending
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CHICAGO — Illinois received a “B-” when it comes to government spending transparency, according to “Following the Money
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Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund reports flat investment returns for 2011
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OAK BROOK, Ill. — After a year of frequent and sometimes dramatic swings in the financial markets, investment
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Brandon Marshall: Bears knew prior to trade of alleged incident at New York nightclub
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Chicago Bears General Manager Phil Emery said in a statement the team was aware prior to the March
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Rally against cutbacks at Rockford Public Library at 5 p.m., March 14
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Stand Up! Rockford will host a rally outside Rockford Public Library’s Main Branch, 215 N. Wyman St., at
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Prep Basketball: Rockford Auburn Knights slay giant Warren team, head to Peoria
By Matt Nestor
Prep Sports Reporter
Auburn led 18-10 after the first quarter. They only led 22-20 at the half.
As Gurnee Warren
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Prep Basketball: Lions blitz Rockford East to move down state
By Matt Nestor
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Going into their IHSA Class 3A Super Sectional matchup, the Rockford East E-Rabs assumed they would
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March 15 MoveOn rally at East State, Mulford to target federal housing funding policies
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Local MoveOn.org members will hold a “Save Our Homes” rally at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 15, in front
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March 16-17 Northwest Illinois Quilt Expo brings quilters to Freeport for a cause
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FREEPORT, Ill. — Join vendors, speakers and attendees from the tri-state region for the first Northwest Illinois Quilt
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Police release name of suspect in March 2 bank robbery
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Rockford police have identified 26-year-old William Joseph Farrell as the suspect in the March 2 robbery of the
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Bears trade for receiver Brandon Marshall
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The Chicago Bears have acquired Pro-Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall through a trade with the Miami Dolphins
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School district releases ‘Myths & Facts’ document regarding contract negotiations
Editor’s note: The following press release was distributed by Rockford Public School District 205 March 13. The release is in
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Rockford teachers’ union files intent to strike notice
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The Rockford Education Association (REA) filed its official notice of intent to strike with the Illinois Educational Labor
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Six arrested in Rockford following prostitution operation
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Six individuals have been arrested following a March 10 operation by the Rockford Police Department’s M3 Streets Team
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National foreclosure settlement filed in federal court
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CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged distressed borrowers to call on her office to help determine
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March 13 open house to address cleanup of Avon Street manufactured gas plant
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ComEd will host an informational open house to explain the environmental cleanup of a historic former manufactured gas
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Food film festival in Byron March 14
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BYRON, Ill. — Wednesday, March 24, area citizens are invited to attend a food film festival at
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Easter Bunny arrives at CherryVale Mall March 17
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The Easter Bunny will arrive at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17.
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