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State Treasurer reports 99 percent success rate in recent unclaimed property auction

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford announced the results of the Illinois Treasurer’s Online Unclaimed Property
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April 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Ill., opens for season May 2

Online Staff Report GRAND DETOUR, Ill. — The John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Ill., will open the gates to
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April 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Rockford Post Office open normal business hours for tax season; tax deadline April 17

Online Staff Report The Rockford Post Office, 5225 Harrison Ave., Rockford, is preparing for Tax Day Tuesday, April 17, the day
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April 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Free panel discussion April 18 explores how food choices affect our faith

Online Staff Report A panel discussion titled “Faith at the End of Your Fork: How Food Affects One’s Faith” will begin
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April 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 12 years for aggravated domestic battery after ironing on child’s back

Online Staff Report Elliott Moore, 43, pled guilty April 11 to aggravated domestic battery and was sentenced by Judge Rosemary Collins
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Starved Rock concessionaire: Admission fee for state parks would be devastating economically

By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge UTICA, Ill. — Keeping Illinois parks open to the public and free of
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Regional News | 1 Comment

OSF, Rockford Health System drop plans to merge

Online Staff Report One week after a federal judge granted an injunction halting OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center’s proposed acquisition of
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Sosnowski pushes bill to limit state gas taxes

Online Staff Report State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford/Belvidere, is pushing a new limit on Illinois’ gas taxes in an effort to
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Puma Champions Cup soccer tournament returns to Rockford for 10th year April 13-15, 20-22

Online Staff Report The first of two weekends of Puma Champions Cup soccer gets under way April 13-15 at both Sportscore
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Axl Rose declines induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as member of Guns N’ Roses

Online Staff Report Just days before the band he helped found is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Photo: Rescue crews on the scene of rollover accident at East State, Sixth streets

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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rosecrance Foundation benefit brings back Michael Cavanaugh April 16

By Judy Emerson Director of Communications, Rosecrance Health Network Rock ’n’ roll sensation Michael Cavanaugh returns to the city April 16 to
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Artist Nina Katchadourian to speak at Beloit College April 16

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — For the 2012 Ferrall Artist-in-Residence keynote address, internationally-renowned artist Nina Katchadourian will show and discuss
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Public hearings on Winnebago Landfill expansion set for April 24 and April 30, if necessary

Online Staff Report Public participation hearings on the proposed expansion of the Winnebago Landfill, 8403 Lindenwood Road, Rockford, will be from
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 3 Comments

Attorney General: Book publishers, Apple conspired to overcharge consumers for e-book bestsellers

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 15 other states April 11 in a lawsuit against three
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 14 years for 2009 home invasion, armed robbery

Online Staff Report Christopher Tolliver, 26, was sentenced April 10 to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

School district extends interim superintendent’s contract by one year

Editor’s note: Rockford Board of Education voted April 10 to extend Rockford Public School District 205 Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Construction contract approved for green roof at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for the installation of a green roof
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Bald eagle to be released at Starved Rock State Park April 14 after rehab

Online Staff Report Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m., Karen Herdklotz of Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will release an
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Park District in search of summer vendors; informational meeting April 12

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District is looking for vendors to provide concession services at various tournaments and events during summer
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Report: Illinois ranks high for early childhood education access for 3-year-olds, quality standards are high

Online Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois ranks 15th in the nation for serving 4-year-olds with state-funded pre-K in 2011, rebounding
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April 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

AccuWeather: 15,272 records broken during unprecedented March warmth

By Jillian McMath AccuWeather.com Staff Writer STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com meteorologists report the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their
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April 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

State Police District 16 share summary of March enforcement activity

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander, Lt. Jeff Bain, announced a summary of March 2012
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April 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Domestic Violence Community Forum at Rockford Rescue Mission April 11

Online Staff Report Members of the Rockford faith community — and agencies, organizations and individuals that want to learn more about
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April 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Gaps seen in Illinois gun owner screening process

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The ranks of Illinois gun owners likely include people with severe mental health
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April 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Audit dings Illinois State Police for FOID backlog, overtime pay

By Jayette Bolinski Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Workers who process Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card applications for theIllinois State Police
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April 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Schnucks shoppers invited to vote for their favorite produce manager

Online Staff Report April 8-May 5, all Schnucks, Logli and Hilander shoppers are invited to stop by their local produce department
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April 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Nationwide unemployment rate drops from 8.3 percent to 8.2 percent in March

Online Staff Report The nationwide unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent in February to 8.2 percent in March, the U.S. Department
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Man found guilty of first-degree murder for 2009 stabbing

Online Staff Report Willie Harrison, 54, has been found guilty of first-degree murder following a bench trial in front of Judge
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

County’s ‘Building a Safe Community’ report focuses on reducing crime through criminal rehabilitation

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) released his “Building a Safe Community” report April 6. Christiansen said
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State awards grants to public school libraries, Rockford schools to get $20,496.95

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded Fiscal Year 2012 School District Library Program
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

‘The Wire’ actress Felicia ‘Snoop’ Pearson in Beloit, Wis., April 9-10

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Felicia “Snoop” Pearson, an author and actress from HBO’s critically acclaimed show The Wire, is
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Bird Fair fund-raiser set for April 7 at Forest Hills Lodge

Online Staff Report The Illinois Budgerigar Society will present its Bird Fair fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District radio show begins April 7 on 100.5 NTA

Online Staff Report Starting Saturday, April 7, a new radio show hits the airwaves as the Rockford Park District begins its
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April 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Former East High security guard pleads guilty to indecent solicitation of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse

Online Staff Report Shaun George, 33, pled guilty April 2 to the charges of indecent solicitation of a child and aggravated
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April 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Park District files motion to dismiss lawsuit regarding Nelson Knitting property

Online Staff Report At the March 27 board meeting, the Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners agreed to file a motion
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April 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Cubs’ bullpen wastes 2-hit effort from Dempster, loses 2-1 to Nationals in opener

Online Staff Report Kerry Wood walked three in the seventh and Carlos Marmol gave up two hits and one run in
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April 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford Area Realtors hit historic 10-month sales run

Online Staff Report For the first time ever, the Rockford housing market has scored year-to-year increases for 10 straight months. Rockford Area
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April 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

AccuWeather: How rare were the April 3 Dallas tornadoes?

By Meghan Evans AccuWeather.com Meteorologist STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com meteorologists watched with dismay as two tornadoes developed on the ground simultaneously,
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April 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

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