Rockford Dance Company season begins Sept. 18 with Young Choreographers’ Concert

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has unveiled its schedule of four shows for the 2010-2011 season. Season subscriptions are
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sept. 16 ‘Curtain Up!’ event at Coronado unveils 2010-2011 Rockford arts, entertainment seasons

From press release The Rockford arts community will present “Curtain Up!”, a new kickoff event for Rockford’s arts and entertainment organizations’
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September 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Grandparents’ Day Sept. 12 at Discovery Center Museum

From press release Rustle up those grandkids and head down to Discovery Center for an afternoon of fun from 1 to
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock River Chapter Red Cross director resigns

From press release Dr. Robert Willis, executive director of the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross, has announced his
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo welcomes Fennec Fox kitten Sept. 11, medieval reenactors Sept. 12

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo has announced the arrival of a female Fennec Fox kitten. The zoo will also welcome
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Christ the Rock Lutheran Church to offer free voter registration

From press release Free voter registration will be held at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Road (at Mill and
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Second City Chorus presents ‘Saturday Night Jive’ Sept. 11

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Second City Chorus, the Rockford-Belvidere premiere barbershop chorus, will present its annual show titled “Saturday Night Jive—Second
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Blood and marrow registration drive Sept. 11 at Allen Chapel

From press release Saturday, Sept. 11, the Rock River Valley Blood Center’s (RRVBC) Be The Match Marrow Program, along with 6-year-old
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September 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Breakdancing competition Sept. 11 at nCenter in Rockford

From press release Midwest Monsters Breakdancing Crew (partners of The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford) is hosting the fourth annual Battle
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Meg’s Daily Grind Golf Play Day benefits Huntington’s disease

From press release Meg’s Daily Grind is hosting its annual Golf Play Day Friday, Sept. 10, at Swan Hills Golf Course.
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts announces fall line-up of 39th season

From press release In September, Charlotte’s Web will kick off its 39th season of presenting original artists in Rockford. The Web
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Local author hosts book-signing at Hailey’s Winery in Byron Sept. 10

From press release BYRON, Ill.—Local resident Judi Coltman has recently written a book, Is it Just me? or Is Everyone a
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September 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dance Company offers ballet program for Hispanic children

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has scholarships available for beginning ballet class for Hispanic children between the ages of
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Health Department offers early flu shot clinic Sept. 9-11

From press release Winnebago County Health Department will offer an early flu vaccination clinic at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine,
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Open auditions for haunted houses Sept. 9, 11-12

From press release For one month of pure terror, scare the living daylights out of people as the most gruesome, horrible
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

OSF St. Anthony invites community to Children’s Health & Safety Safari

From press release Sponsored by the OSF Saint Anthony pediatrics, trauma emergency services and Lifeline departments, the Ninth Annual Children’s Health
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September 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Emergency meeting of River District Sept. 9 at Brewery Building

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As a co-founder of the River District and as a River District member, I am calling
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September 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up Sunday, Sept. 5

From press release The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation, along with Rock Hollow Conservation Club, will hold its annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State prisons chief to resign in wake of early-release controversy

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Following a firestorm of controversy surrounding Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s (D) early-release prison program, this governor’s office
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sundance award-winning film Fuel to be screened at JustGoods Sept. 13

From press release The Sundance award-winning film Fuel will be shown at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at the JustGoods fair
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Civic Federation: Higher interest costs will harm Illinois taxpayers

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—In a sign of Illinois’ worsening fiscal climate, a recent study by the non-partisan Civic Federation suggests
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September 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford man charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin

From press release Rico O. Graham, 36, of Rockford, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver 1-15 grams
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RCFBand offers free Christian concerts—rehearsals start Sept. 7

From press release Music with a mission: that summarizes the purpose of RCFBand, a 35-piece community concert band with a Christian
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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Lena Historical Society exhibit celebrates roots of American music

From press release LENA, Ill.—Lena’s Historical Society is one of six small towns in Illinois to be chosen to host an
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National Gun Collectors Association presents ‘Military and Gun Show’

From press release Experts are in town looking for rare military items and all types of guns! If you have a
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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

Fireside to be first theater in Wisconsin to stage Hairspray

From press release FORT ATKINSON, Wis.—It’s time to let your hair down, and dance the night away! Fireside Dinner Theatre announced it
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September 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Board approves one fee increase, lays over others

• News and notes from the Aug. 26 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Although a vote was expected
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August 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Suspect in custody following armed robbery at Villa Di Roma

From press release At 1:55 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, Rockford Police officers responded to Villa Di Roma, 1620 Harrison Ave., regarding
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August 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Auditions for TownSquare’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood Aug. 30-31

From press release WOODSTOCK, Ill.—TownSquare Players (TSP), the oldest resident community theater company of the Woodstock Opera House, has announced details
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August 26, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Playground to be built at Barbour Language Academy Aug. 28

From press release More than 200 volunteers from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Rockford Public Schools, organizers from KaBOOM!
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Forest City Queen riverboat resumes operations on Rock River

From press release Rockford Park District’s Forest City Queen riverboat has resumed operations following the lifting of boating restrictions on the
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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dog Wash Aug. 21 in parking lot at Rockford Career College

From press release The Veterinary Technicians’ Club of Rockford Career College will host their first “Dog Wash” from noon to 4
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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Hailey Rath Memorial Event Aug. 21 in Beloit, Wis., raises awareness, funds for organ and tissue donation

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—The fourth annual Hailey Rath Memorial Event will be this Saturday, Aug. 21, at The Rock in
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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo welcomes Canadian Lynx kitten

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Ill., has announced the arrival of a female Canadian Lynx kitten.
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August 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock River open to boaters in Winnebago County, sheriff declares

From press release Winnebago County Sheriff Richard A. Meyers has announced the lifting of the “no wake order” effective immediately for
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August 19, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Crow in Winnebago County positive for West Nile virus

From press release The Winnebago County Health Department announced Aug. 19 that one crow, found in Loves Park’s 61111 ZIP code
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August 19, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Band from Swedish sister city performs in Rockford Aug. 19-25

From press release A brass band from Rockford’s sister city, Borgholm, Sweden, will visit Rockford Aug. 19-25. The band, named Bara Mässingen,
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Chili cooks invited to Durand competition—Aug. 21 deadline

From press release DURAND, Ill.—Chili chefs who think their recipes are the best are invited to prove it at the “8th
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Rasmussen College hosts Career and Networking Fair Aug. 19 at Clock Tower

From press release Rasmussen College will host a free Career and Networking Fair for residents of the surrounding communities at its
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Low-cost pet vaccine clinic for dogs and cats Aug. 20

From press release New Beginnings Cat Shelter will hold a low-cost pet vaccine clinic for dogs and cats from noon to
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Aug. 18 Saint Anthony program explores balance, dizziness

From press release When we were children, we thought that twirling in circles until we were dizzy and fell down was
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo continues ‘America Speaking Out’ tour with citizens’ meetings Aug. 18, 23, 24

From press release U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) is inviting northern Illinois residents to join him for citizens’ meetings in Belvidere,
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August 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

DeKalb County RAMP’s Wheel-A-Thon Kick-Off Aug. 18 at Sycamore Culver’s

From press release SYCAMORE, Ill.—DeKalb County RAMP is partnering with Culver’s in Sycamore, Ill., for DeKalb County RAMP’s 10th Annual Wheel-A-Thon
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August 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Living on the Land Program holds free information session in Pecatonica Aug. 18

From press release University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will hold a free, public information session about the Illinois Living on the
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August 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair Aug. 18 at Salvation Army Millennium Center

From press release Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) presents “Blastoff! Back-to-School Health & Safety Fair” for children from 3 to 7
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August 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Women’s baseball teams to play at Beyer Stadium—former home of the Peaches—Aug. 18

From press release Rockford Park District will host a women’s baseball game at Beyer Stadium, 333 15th Ave., Rockford, at 6
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August 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Deadline Aug. 20 for State of the Arts Award nominations

From press release Rockford Area Arts Council urges the public to consider honoring an arts advocate or business, an individual artist
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August 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Pre-Harvest Open House Aug. 21

From press release ELIZABETH, Ill.—Massbach Ridge Winery, Elizabeth, Ill., received a Double Gold for their 2009 Daffodil White Wine at the
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August 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Sophie B. Hawkins, Emily Hurd, Kelly Steward, Lexy Charms Fashion Show highlight Aug. 14 Green Lights Night

From press release Downtown Rockford is pulsing with energy this summer thanks to a new outdoor concert series called Green Light
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Seven new vendors at today’s (Aug. 13) Rockford City Market, 3-7 p.m.

From press release At least seven new vendors—for a total of 40 vendors—will be featured at today’s (Friday, Aug. 13) Rockford
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August 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)


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