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Panchero’s Mexican Grill opens in Rockford Oct. 4; Dollar Burrito Night Oct. 11

Online Staff Report Andrew Kemp will open the first Panchero’s Mexican Grill in the Rockford area Oct. 4. The restaurant will
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September 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

CANCELED: Local author Kimberla Lawson Roby featured at Sept. 29 Womanspace event; register by Sept. 27

Editor’s note: Womanspace announced Sept. 28: “We regret to announce that Book Event: Kimberla Lawson Roby ‘Secret Obsession’ scheduled for tomorrow
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September 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

County reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2011

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) has reported the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | 1 Comment

Seven arrested after narcotics agents intercept semi-trailer loaded with 3,000 pounds of cannabis

Online Staff Report The State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Rescue Mission to participate in Recovery Rally on the Rock Sept. 24

Staff Report In observance of National Recovery Month, Rockford Rescue Mission will participate in the Third Annual Recovery Rally on
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Lymphoma survivor celebrates remission at Light the Night Walk Sept. 25

Online Staff Report Lymphoma survivor Tony Boudreau, 23, of Belvidere, will be honored Sunday, Sept. 25, at The Leukemia & Lymphoma
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

‘BK Bandit’ sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery

Online Staff Report Shane Lones, 27, referred to by some as “The BK Bandit,” plead guilty Sept. 22 to three counts
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford City Market attendance tops 33,000 with five weeks remaining; market open 3-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23

Online Staff Report Rockford City Market continues to attract large crowds to downtown, even as the cooler months are approaching. The
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Local housing authorities receive funds to assist low-income families obtain job training, employment

Online Staff Report Rockford Housing Authority and Winnebago County Housing Authority were among 14 public housing agencies in the state of
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Rockford receives $2.4 million grant to create jobs, innovation in aerospace industry

Online Staff Report Rockford is one of 20 cities in the U.S. that have won a federal Jobs and Innovation Accelerator
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Report finds dangerous smog levels in Chicago, St. Louis areas

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Environment Illinois released a new report Sept. 22 finding dangerous levels of smog pollution in Chicago,
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World> Regional News | Comments (0)

Police arrest suspect in purse snatching case

Online Staff Report Aelsia E. Waybright, 48, of Rockford, was arrested at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, in relation to a
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September 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Machesney Park man arrested on cannabis charges

Online Staff Report State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with Loves Park Police, Rockford Police and the Drug
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September 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

August Illinois home sales up 25.9 percent from a year ago

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — According to the Illinois Association of REALTORS’ (IAR) latest report, statewide home sales (including single-family
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September 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Sept. 23

Staff Report CHICAGO — More than one-third of people age 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once
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September 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Survey: Illinois third worst state for business

By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new survey backs up the belief that Illinois is not a
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | 2 Comments

NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Theophilus North’

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — A man and a plan to find himself; what could go wrong? Northern Illinois University (NIU)
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Self-help expert to address cancer survivors Sept. 22

Staff Report Healing Pathways-Cancer Resource Center will hold a one-hour program called “Taking Care of Yourself During Cancer Treatment” at 7
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Geoffrey Bouc to speak at Sept. 21 Holistic Moms Network meeting

Staff Report Holistic Moms Network monthly meeting will be held from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at JustGoods Fair Trade
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

17-year-old guilty of 2009 murder at west-side house party

Online Staff Report Deantonio Layne, 17, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after a
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September 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Area Economic Development Council receives $150,000 grant

Online Staff Report Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has been awarded a $150,000 grant by the U.S. Economic Development Administration
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September 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Tyson Fresh Meats to pay $2.25 million to settle sex discrimination cases with U.S. Labor Department

Online Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced Sept. 20
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September 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford, Sinnissippi Centers, Inc., winners in RK Dixon contest

Online Staff Report After more than 63,980 total online votes were counted, Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) was proclaimed one of
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September 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Parents urged to get child safety seats installed correctly as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week

Online Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White encouraged parents and caregivers to make sure children are properly secured in
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September 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Quinn’s vetoes face tough road in Legislature

By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) has been busy with his veto pen this
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September 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Greenwich Village Art Fair announces 2011 winners

Online Staff Report Exhibiting artists at the Sept. 17-18 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair were judged by category
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September 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

One of two suspects in Check and Go Cash Store robbery in custody

Online Staff Report Will A. Evans, 18, of Rockford — one of two suspects in the Aug. 12 armed robbery of
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September 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Sheriff’s Department in search of suspect in Sept. 15 hit-and-run of squad car

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warrant for Kerry O. Williams, 24, of Rockford. Williams is the
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September 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Some support Quinn’s facility closing plan, kinda

By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Advocates and lawmakers could support Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s (D) plan to close
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September 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

James Lee Stanley at Emerson House Sept. 17

Online Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back James Lee Stanley at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at
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September 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

St. Bridget’s hosts Second Annual Irish Fest Sept. 18

Online Staff Report St. Bridget’s Church is hosting their Second Annual Irish Fest from noon until 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept.
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September 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Local slasher film ‘Raymond Did It’ available for preorder on DVD

Online Staff Report Rockford-based Plastic Age Productions’ debut feature-length film, Raymond Did It, is available for preorder on DVD. Raymond Did It
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September 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rockford Postal Service processing operations may be consolidated to Madison, Wis.

Online Staff Report BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plans to conduct a study at several Illinois mail processing
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September 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Permit approved for East State asphalt plant in 5-1 vote

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor In a 5-1 vote, Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved a special-use permit that
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September 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Rockford Symphony’s SoundBites series begins Sept. 16

Online Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has announced the sixth season of SoundBites, the lunchtime discussion series hosted by Music
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September 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Reserve spot for Sept. 20 tour of the Coronado

Online Staff Report A tour of the historic Coronado Theatre, hosted by the Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society, will begin
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September 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Sept. 19, 22

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for September is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot.
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September 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Medicare steps up enforcement of equal visitation and representation rights in hospitals

Online Staff Report The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Sept. 7 new guidance to support enforcement of rules
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Illinois eighth least affordable for daycare

Online Staff Report There’s no question that childcare is a significant expense for working families, but a report released last week
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Health: More evidence that spicing up broccoli boosts its cancer-fighting power

By Phyllis Picklesimer U of I Communications Specialist URBANA, Ill. — Teaming fresh broccoli with a spicy food that contains the enzyme
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

United Way kicks off 2011 campaign

Online Staff Report United Way announced its fund-raising goal, $4.3 million, for 2011 during a breakfast at BMO Harris Bank Center
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Police in search of purse snatcher

Online Staff Report During the past week, there has been a rash of thefts of purses from shopping carts at local
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Governor’s veto stops electric utilities from imposing rate hikes

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) was joined by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) and advocates
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Alpine Bank shreds a world record

Online Staff Report Saturday, Sept. 10, Alpine Bank shredded a Guinness World Records record and 253,318 pounds of paper. This total
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Treasure Hunters Roadshow Sept. 13-17 at Rockford Holiday Inn

Online Staff Report International Collectors Association will host a Treasure Hunters Roadshow Sept. 13-17 at Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St.,
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Scream Team’ auditions Sept. 15, 18

Online Staff Report RIP Productions, Inc., announces actor auditions for the 2011 “Scream Team.” Join the team to create a new
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Auburn students to participate in U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion health and fitness event Sept. 13

Online Staff Report Rockford Auburn High School students will participate in an interactive fitness event run by the U.S. Army Recruiting
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Two area men charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver

Online Staff Report The State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with Loves Park and Rockford police, have arrested two
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Girl Scouts seek alumnae for Sept. 14 garden party

Online Staff Report Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will host a Girl Scout Alumnae Garden Party from 1 to 4
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Health Department offers quit-smoking classes beginning Sept. 15

Online Staff Reports Starting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will offer another of their seven-session
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

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