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Local author Sandi Adams releases book for expectant mothers at Nov. 19 event

Online Staff Report Local author Sandi Adams will launch a new adult book, Belly Button Bible Study, for expectant mothers at
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

SLEEP/WALK event raises more than $31,000 for Rockford Rescue Mission

Online Staff Report More than 250 adults and children of all ages participated in Rockford Rescue Mission’s “SLEEP/WALK: Sleep a Night
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Bloomberg News poll: Cain, Gingrich, Paul, Romney in tight race as Iowa caucuses approach

Online Staff Report According to a recent Bloomberg News poll, Republican presidential hopefuls Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Mitt
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November 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | 2 Comments

Roscoe police officer cleared in Taser incident, charges filed against man who was Tased

Online Staff Report Roscoe Police Officer Robert Lewis has been cleared following an investigation into his use of a Taser in
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November 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Illinois Treasurer hopes to reunite service members with war medals

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — The vault beneath the Illinois State Capitol contains thousands of lost or forgotten valuables, including almost
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November 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State Speaker of the House to speak at NIU’s Zeke Giorgi Law Clinic anniversary Nov. 16

Online Staff Report The Northern Illinois University College of Law will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
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November 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Warrant issued for suspect in Nov. 12 murder off Perryville and Linden roads

Online Staff Report A warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for Luis Eduardo Anaya, 22, of Rockford. Anaya is wanted for
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November 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Manzullo launches re-election bid

Online Staff Report U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) kicked off his 2012 re-election campaign Nov. 13. Manzullo told hundreds of supporters at
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November 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Free ‘Guys Night Out’ event Nov. 15 at Giovanni’s to raise awareness for prostate cancer

Online Staff Report According to national statistics, the number of prostate cancer cases is increasing and there is a one in
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November 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

‘Around the World in 90 Minutes’ featured Nov. 15 in Sycamore

Online Staff Report At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, award-winning author Marty Essen brings his high-energy multi-media show Around the World
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November 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Veterans Day: President honors those in armed forces, Rockford native’s company offers employment and support to disabled vets

Online Staff Report The United States observes its 92nd Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day) Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans Day was first observed
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November 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Nation & World | 1 Comment

New plan forms to keep state facilities open, for now

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Notices have gone out to nearly 200 Tinley Park Mental Health Center employees
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November 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Employment Expo Nov. 16 at Rock Valley College

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka will host an Employment Expo for Rockford-area residents Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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November 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Illinois home sales up 19.9 percent in third quarter

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS (IAR) third quarter 2011 report, Illinois home sales
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November 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Home & Garden> Real Estate News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rick Perry forgets third agency he plans to cut during CNBC debate, Newt Gingrich gains momentum

Online Staff Report In a Republican presidential primary season that has featured numerous frontrunners, alleged sexual harassment against Herman Cain,
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November 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | 4 Comments

Kelly Steward, Mark Hobbs kick off JustGoods Listening Room concert series Nov. 11

Online Staff Report JustGoods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St., is now offering a Friday night concert series featuring a different performer
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November 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Homeopathic weight-loss clinic Step Into Weight Loss holds ribbon-cutting, open house Nov. 15

Online Staff Report Step Into Wellness will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house for its new location at 5301 E. State
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November 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Retired Teachers Association plans lunch, visit to Discovery Center Nov. 17; reserve by Nov. 14

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) is planning a catered luncheon and a trip to Discovery Center
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November 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Toyota recall affects 550,000 vehicles worldwide

Online Staff Report Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 550,000 vehicles worldwide for problems that could make vehicles more difficult to
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Nov. 11-12 Rockford Rescue Mission event at Road Ranger Stadium to give participants a glimpse of homeless life

Online Staff Report Individuals and teams of all ages will get a small taste of what it’s like to be homeless
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Blood drive Nov. 10 at Rockford’s Veterans Memorial Hall

Online Staff Report Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC), 104.9 WXRX and Capri Restaurant will offer a blood drive in honor
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand’ Nov. 17

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for November is Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson. Hosted by Rockford
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Joe Paterno exit likely at Penn State in wake of Sandusky sex abuse scandal

Online Staff Report Joe Paterno’s days as head football coach at Penn State may be numbered, according to various reports that
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November 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Wage increases for state employees slow, while state’s largest public-sector union donates heavily to campaigns

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Pay increases for public employees in Illinois could become a trickle under a
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November 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

East State Applebee’s closed for remodeling, will reopen Nov. 11

Online Staff Report The Rockford Applebee’s on East State Street is preparing to serve up a new look and feel. On
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November 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Reward offered in Illinois bald eagle poaching case

Online Staff Report The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a
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November 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in death of Michael Jackson

Online Staff Report Dr. Conrad Murray has been found guilty in a Los Angeles County court of involuntary manslaughter in
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 15 years for possession with intent to deliver cocaine

Online Staff Report Myron D. Dawn, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Ron
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Habitat for Humanity of Boone County seeks partner family; informational meeting Nov. 9

Online Staff Report Habitat for Humanity of Boone County is seeking a partner family for 2012. A Habitat partner family must
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Sheriff’s detectives look for clues in early-morning shooting on North Horace Avenue in Rockford

Online Staff Report At approximately 3:04 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to 1415 N. Horace Ave.,
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Nov. 8 workshop addresses ways to improve Rockford’s Madison Street Corridor

Online Staff Report The City of Rockford, Rock River Development Partnership and Rockford Park District invite area residents and businesses to
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Audit recommends fewer state-owned vehicles

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois state employees aren’t driving state-owned passenger vehicles enough. “It doesn’t make sense to
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Nationwide test of Emergency Alert System set for 1 p.m., Nov. 9

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in cooperation with the Federal
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November 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Synthetic pot raid targets 15 area businesses, 14 arrested

Online Staff Report Fifteen area businesses were targeted in a local law enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of 14
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

With Mike Quade gone, Cubs’ search for next manager begins

Online Staff Report One day after the Chicago Cubs fired Manager Mike Quade following a 71-91 season, many names have emerged
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Six arrested for DUI in Winnebago, Stephenson counties between Oct. 7 and 31

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander Lt. Martin Zamudio announced the following arrests were made
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Pop tax proposal on sugary drinks bubbles up again in Illinois

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — If every man, woman and child in Illinois were to drink 18 ounces
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

‘Pirates of Penzance’ sets sail for Woodstock Nov. 4-20

Online Staff Report Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance, will soon be sailing into Woodstock, thanks to
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Great Route 64/84 Holiday Shop Hop set for Nov. 11-12

Online Staff Report Enjoy small-town hospitality on the Great Route 64/84 Holiday Shop Hop, where more than 30 shops offer quality
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

BraveHearts in Poplar Grove hosts Fifth Annual Invitational Horse Show Nov. 6

Online Staff Report POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center will host its Fifth Annual Invitational Horse
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November 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Man charged in morning stabbing on South Second Street

Online Staff Report At 6:41 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, Rockford police responded to the area of 418 S. Second St. for
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Suspect in Oct. 23 North Main homicide arrested in North Carolina

Online Staff Report Tuesday, Nov. 1, Nicholas Scott Vincent, 19, was taken into custody on the charge of first-degree murder by
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Mike Quade out as Cubs manager, Epstein says replacement must have major league experience

Online Staff Report Fewer than two weeks after assuming the role of president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, Theo
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Three suspicious people — one armed with gun — arrested after forcing lockdown of three Rockford elementary schools

Online Staff Report Three Rockford elementary schools were placed on lockdown for less than an hour Wednesday, Nov. 2, after staff
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford man sentenced to three years for 2010 battery of father

Online Staff Report Kevin Hansen, 34, pled guilty to aggravated battery to a senior citizen and was sentenced to three years
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Sesame Street Live at BMO Harris Bank Center Nov. 8-9

Online Staff Report Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” will be featured at the BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rockford College Performing Arts Senior Seminar Nov. 5

Online Staff Report The Rockford College Performing Arts Senior Seminar will begin at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the college’s
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum hosts Holiday Wine Tasting Nov. 5

Online Staff Report POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — The Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum will host a Holiday Wine Tasting in conjunction
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Drew Nelson in Concert Conversations at Emerson House Nov. 2

Online Staff Report Drew Nelson will be the featured performer in Concert Conversations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, at
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November 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Some of governor’s $376-million budget veto could be spent to rescue Rockford’s Singer, six other state facilities from closure

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) used his veto pen in an attempt to
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November 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)


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