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Rockford IceHogs vs the Milwaukee Admirals
Be sure to check out the Rockford IceHogs this Saturday, December 26, 7:05 pm
at the Rockford MetroCentre, 300 Elm Street
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Knowing Return Policies Is Part of Thoughtful Gift Giving
Knowing Return Policies Is Part of Thoughtful Gift Giving
Rockford, Ill., — December 23, 2009 -Simply buying an appropriate gift in the
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‘High-visibility nighttime enforcement effort’ set for Dec. 23-31
From press release
PECATONICA, Ill.—Captain James Winters, Commander of the Illinois State Police District 16, is announcing a Year-end High Visibility
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Illinois reaches $77 million Bright Start settlement with Oppenheimer
From press release
CHICAGO—Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias have reached a settlement agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc., and
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EIGERlab now part of Rockford Area Economic Development Council
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EIGERlab, the entrepreneurship center for advanced technology at 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford, will become part of the Rockford
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Investment package to save UPS jobs, company to modernize Rockford facility
From press release
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced Dec. 21 his administration is assisting UPS with a business investment package
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OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center retains Magnet status
From press release
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program for excellence in nursing services has again designated OSF
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Thomson prison sale hearing Tuesday, Dec. 22
From press release
A public hearing on the proposed closure and sale of the Thomson Correctional Center (Thomson, Ill.) will begin
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Four District 205 teachers earn national certification
From press release
Four educators are joining the ranks of Rockford School District 205 teachers with National Board Certification, bringing the
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AMCORE donates more than 200 computers to Rockford Computers for Schools
From press release
AMCORE Bank donated more than 200 computers to Rockford Computers for Schools, a non-profit organization that refurbishes used
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Students call for superintendent’s ouster
A group of District 205 students protests outside administration building.
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A group of approximately 30
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Actress Brittany Murphy dead at 32
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Thirty-two-year-old actress Brittany Murphy, known for a string of film and television roles, has died.
According to
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Doug Furze memorial service, celebration Dec. 27
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A memorial for local musician Doug Furze will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, at Lyran Hall.
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Fight injures school security guard; more truants sent home
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
In an attempt to break up a fight Friday, Dec. 18, at the Rockford Environmental Science Academy
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Illinois delegation makes case for high-speed rail in Illinois
From press release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and the
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36 Rockford students sent home for truancy violations
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Thirty-six students from three District 205 schools have been sent home over the last two days for
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Growing Facebook group calls for Sheffield’s resignation
Updated Dec. 19, 2009 at 3:05 p.m.
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
More than 1,000 people have joined a Facebook “fan” page
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Tilted Kilt open at Clock Tower
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Celtic sports bar and restaurant, Tilted Kilt, inside the Clock Tower Resort, is now open for
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Local musician Doug Furze passes away
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Local musician and founder of Concerts for Charity, Doug Furze, has died.
Furze was surrounded by friends
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Illinois unemployment rate drops slightly as job losses slow
From press release
CHICAGO—The Illinois seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for November is 10.9 percent, down 0.1 percent from October, according to figures
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Tips for your H1N1 clinic visit; openings still available
From press release
After completing preliminary visits to all Winnebago County schools, the Winnebago County Health Department has turned its attention
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22 schools receive total of $16,500 for math, science studies
From press release
Exxon Mobil has awarded $16,500 in grants to enhance math and science education at 22 public schools in
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Sheffield cancels WNTA appearance and media roundtable
From staff reports
Rockford Public School District 205 Executive Director of Schools Earl Hernandez, School Board President David Kelley and District
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Manzullo has ‘serious reservations about moving Guantanamo Bay terrorists to Thomson’; could trials be held in Rockford?
From press release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) issued the following statement Dec. 15 reacting to President Barack Obama’s decision
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West Middle School student arrested
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
One day after six female West Middle School students were arrested for allegedly taking part in what
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Manzullo secures $4.8 million in defense R&D for Rockford-area manufacturers
From press release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) announced Dec. 16 he has secured $4.8 million in federal funds for
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More than 300 Auburn students ‘stand up for Dr. J’
By Joe McGehee
Staff Writer
In reaction to the dismissal of Dr. Richard Jancek as Auburn High School principal, more than
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AMCORE announces sale of $135 million in loans
From press release
AMCORE Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMCORE Financial, Inc., announced Dec. 14 the sale of approximately $135 million
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UPDATED: Auburn students walk out in protest of principal’s removal
Editor’s note: This report was updated at 11 a.m.
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Members of the Auburn High School student body have
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Auburn, West principals removed from their posts
By Joe McGehee
Staff Writer
Richard Jancek and Thomas Schmitt have been removed from their posts as principals of Auburn High School
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6 students arrested at West Middle School
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Six female West Middle School students were arrested today, Dec. 15, for their alleged roles in a
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TV evangelist Oral Roberts dies
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
One of the pioneers of television evangelism, Oral Roberts, has died. According to spokesman, A. Larry Ross,
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Carrie Underwood tickets on sale this Friday
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Tickets for Carrie Underwood’s Saturday, April 10, 2010 show at Rockford MetroCentre go on sale this
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RAMIs deadline Dec. 15
RAMI Nominations are being accepted until the 15th of December. Go to www.ramiawards.com to nominate. If you are a RAMI Musicians
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H1N1 vaccination clinics open to all population groups
From press release
Since late October, local health systems and physician offices have strived to reach as many of those considered
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AMCORE receives NASDAQ initial notice of minimum bid price non-compliance
From press release
AMCORE Financial, Inc., announced it received a notice from The NASDAQ Stock Market stating that because the minimum
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UPDATED: Student found with loaded handgun at Auburn Freshman Campus
Editor’s note: The following report was updated at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11.
By Joe McGehee
Staff Writer
Rockford Public School District 205
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UPDATED: Auburn student arrested with gun, bulletproof vest
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A 16-year-old male student at Rockford Auburn High School was arrested Friday, Dec. 11 for being
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All hands on deck in the fight to stop Asian carp
From press release
URBANA, Ill.—Now that Asian carp DNA has been detected beyond the electric barrier—a mere 7 miles from Lake
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District 205 touts new messaging system, superintendent draws fire for late cancellation
From press release, online reports
Editor’s note: Rockford Public School District 205 cancelled school at about 6:20 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9,
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Obama gives Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
Editor’s note: Following is the text of President Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, given Thursday, Dec. 10,
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Manzullo: $850,000 will help fight crime, create jobs
From press release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) announced Dec. 10 he has secured $850,000 in federal funds for various
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Major financial ratings firm downgrades Illinois
From press release
Dec. 8, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Illinois’ general obligation debt from A1 to A2, the ninth downgrade or
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Conservatory construction continues
From press release
The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners approved a change order totaling $293,382 to Ringland Johnson Construction Company
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Park District board approves tax levy ordinance
From press release
At their Dec. 8 board meeting, Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners approved a 2009 tax levy of
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State Police to conduct roadside safety check in Winnebago County this weekend
From press release
PECATONICA, Ill—The Illinois State Police, District 16, will conduct a roadside safety check in Winnebago County during the
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Better Business Bureau reports record online numbers
From press release
The numbers tell the story…2 million online hits so far in 2009—a new Better Business Bureau (BBB) record.
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Public schools offer holiday shows—open to public
From press release
Anyone looking for some festive seasonal entertainment need look no further than the Rockford public schools, where there
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Manzullo, Durbin secure $800,000 for job creation, higher education
From press release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced Dec. 9 they have secured
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Governor signs campaign reform law
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CHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed into law a ground-breaking campaign finance bill that imposes Illinois’ first-ever contribution
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