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Body found of man who went missing while tubing the Kishwaukee River

Online Staff Report The body of Jonathan Anthony Williams was found this afternoon by a helicopter search team after the 25-year-old
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July 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Tea Party members to attend MoveOn debt ceiling protest at Manzullo’s office July 26

Online Staff Report Local MoveOn members will gather outside U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo’s (R-16) office at noon, Tuesday, July 26, to
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July 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Man goes missing while tubing the Kishwaukee River July 23

Online Staff Report Jonathan Anthony Williams, 25, is missing. He was last seen Saturday, July 23, during the evening hours while
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July 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man arrested in Cherry Valley after alleged threat of hostage situation

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a possible hostage situation in Cherry Valley at 10:29 p.m., Friday, July
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July 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Army Corps of Engineers concerned with rise in deaths at Corps parks

Online Staff Report ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, is continuing to concentrate
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July 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

Car window shattered near Atwood Center

Online Staff Report This afternoon, Friday, July 22, at Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Rd., staff received
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Downtown road closures this weekend for Greek Fest

Online Staff Report Three road closures will divert downtown traffic this weekend, July 23-24, for Greek Fest. Beginning Friday, July 22, Market
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Garden Walk to benefit stabbing victims in Leaf River

Online Staff Report July 3, two lives in Leaf River, Ill., were shattered in a matter of minutes. Shannon (known as
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

New law will limit ‘free admission days’ at museums and parks to Illinois residents

Online Staff Report A bill signed July 22 by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) will amend the Park District and Aquarium
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

‘Icemen Drive’ to be unveiled July 24 in honor of youth hockey team’s 15th straight state title

Online Staff Report The Rockford Icemen youth hockey team and Rockford Park District will be honored at a sign dedication at
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

State Rep. Sosnowski pushing for ethics reform

Online Staff Report In the wake of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s (D) conviction on corruption charges, State Rep. Joe Sosnowski,
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Bloodletting of workers’ comp system begins

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The shakeup of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board is the first of many
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon urges rail funding decision

Online Staff Report ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — While welcoming national and international visitors to the Rock Island Train Festival July 21,
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July 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | 1 Comment

GOP files lawsuit against new state political map

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican legislative leaders in Illinois filed a lawsuit Wednesday, July 20, attempting to
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July 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Youth grazed by bullet at Lewis Lemon summer program

Online Staff Report Wednesday evening, July 20, a 15-year-old youth was grazed by a bullet at an open gym evening basketball
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July 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Mr. Nicky to perform at Discovery Center July 23

Staff Report Mr. Nicky will bring his unique brand of hilarious and educational children’s music to Discovery Center Museum for
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July 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Re-enactors to commemorate Civil War physician in Freeport July 23

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Civil War will be brought back to life briefly when re-enactors gather in the Freeport
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July 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

William Charles chooses E. State Street quarry for asphalt plant, neighbors have questions

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor After several years of controversy and a tie-breaking vote by Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) to approve
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Tips for staying safe in extreme heat

Staff Report CHICAGO — Summer is here, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Petland offers tips to prevent heatstroke in pets

By Petland Heatstroke can be a very serious problem for both people and pets. Pet owners must be aware of the
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

CHIP offers Healthy Beginnings sessions at area churches

Staff Report An opportunity to “test drive” a Healthy Beginnings session, sponsored by the CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project), will be
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Freeport Art Museum unveils printmaking exhibit July 22

Staff Report Freeport Art Museum (FAM) will unveil a new exhibition of printmaking by Barry Carlsen, Darren Houser, David Menard and
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Former Rockford College English Department head Dr. Peter Stanlis passes away at 91

Dr. Peter John Stanlis, 91, distinguished professor of humanities emeritus of Rockford College, died peacefully in his sleep in his
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July 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Clock Tower undergoing changes under new ownership

Staff Report When Beltway Hospitality purchased the Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center in March, the Houston-based company had
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July 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Park District activates spray pads through Sunday, July 24, to help residents cool off

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District will activate spray pads at area parks this week to assist area residents in cooling
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July 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Winning $250,000 Little Lotto ticket sold in Rockford

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — A Rockford gas station sold a winning Little Lotto ticket July 17, meaning someone in the
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July 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

County recorders partner with Attorney General Lisa Madigan to stop ‘robo-signing’

Staff Report County recorders from across the State will announce their support in an ongoing investigation by the attorney general’s office
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July 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Regional News | Comments (0)

City fires officer involved in 2009 Barmore shooting, officer’s wife issues statement

Staff Report Rockford Police Officer Oda Poole has been dismissed nearly two years after he was involved in the Aug. 24,
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July 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 2 Comments

Man sentenced to 15 years for role in 2009 shooting death

Staff Report Christopher D. Valentine, 21, was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to
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July 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Towing and impound fees increased, county won’t pay to finish Nicholas Conservatory project

- Notes from the Thursday, July 14 meeting of the Winnebago County Board By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Drivers who get their cars
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July 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

‘Fun Day with Buttons’ July 20 at Rockton Community Center

Staff Report Rockton Community Center will host a free-admission “Fun Day with Buttons” from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July
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July 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford F.I.R.E. track meet July 16 at Guilford High School

Online Staff Report The Rockford F.I.R.E. (Fostering Identity, Recreation, and Education) summer track and field program will host the Third Annual
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July 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Arts community announces support for Rockford Casino Coalition

Online Staff Report Members of the Rockford arts community are rallying to show their support for the Rockford Casino Coalition,
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July 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Public Schools earns top financial ranking

Online Staff Report School officials announced today, Thursday, July 14, that the Illinois State Board of Education has recognized Rockford Public
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July 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 2 Comments

State Police: 17 area traffic deaths in first half of 2011

Online Staff Report The Illinois State Police District 16 released statistics related to traffic fatalities from January to June 2011 Wednesday,
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Frontier Airlines announces Denver flights from RFD

Online Staff Report Tickets
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July 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State Supreme Court ruling approves capital plan, Video Gaming Act gets go-ahead

Online Staff Report Today, Monday, July 11, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state’s 2009 capital and funding plans that will
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July 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Citizens to protest proposed factory hog farm at McDonough County public hearing

* Call or e-mail McDoungh County Board to fight CAFO Online Staff Report A plan to build an industrial-scale concentrated animal
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July 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Change to Clean Air Act could save up to 2000 lives in Illinois by 2014

A new clean air standard is now aimed at clearing deadly air pollution in Illinois, according to the U.S. Environmental
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July 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tax hike drives Illinois budget growth

By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois taxed residents more — instead of create more jobs — to amass
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July 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for delivery of a controlled substance

Online Staff Report Alan B. Thomas, 45, was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for delivery of
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July 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

National unemployment rate little changed at 9.2 percent in June

Online Staff Report The national unemployment rate was little changed in June, up 18,000 jobs to 9.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau
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July 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Grayson initiates Concert Conversations at Charlotte’s Web July 11

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts is proud to introduce Concert Conversations, a new concert series recorded live for
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July 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

New casinos could go to Quinn in October

By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers approved five new casinos in May, but the bill isn’t
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rockford School District victim in JPMorgan Chase bid-rigging scheme

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Rockford Public School District 205 and Rochelle Community Hospital Association are among the victims of a
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Autism awareness event at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall July 9

Online Staff Report First Northern Credit Union, Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, BOB-FM and The Autism Program Service Center are holding an
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Visitors Bureau, RAVE, Park District, airport and Hotel Motel Association to rally for casino July 8

Online Staff Report Officials representing the region’s tourism industry will announce their support for the Rockford Casino Coalition’s campaign and encourage
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Anne Stewart & the Banjo Buddies at Klehm July 10

Staff Report Ann Stewart & the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Show Band will perform Sunday, July 10, at the Klehm Woodsong Concert
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Kilborn Alley Blues Band to perform at Sinnissippi July 9

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts continues its Sinnissippi Summer Series with the Kilborn Alley Blues Band at 7:30
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Writers’ group speaker to address ‘Effective Book Marketing’ July 9

Staff Report Amy Lou Jenkins — author, speaker, and educator — will discuss “Effective Book Marketing and Elevator Pitches” at the
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July 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

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