Memorial fund established for slain mother and sons

Online Staff Report A memorial fund has been established to benefit the family of Natasha Cleary. Cleary and her two
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jury selection begins in Blagojevich corruption retrial

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor In spite of recent drama, Rod Blagojevich’s second corruption trial was uneventful Wednesday as the jury selection
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Cleveland school district passes on LaVonne Sheffield

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Nine candidates are still vying for the position of chief executive officer of the Cleveland Metropolitan
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 6 Comments

Crime: Beloit credit union robbed, suspect flees on bicycle

Online Staff Report The Beloit Police Department is looking for a suspect officers say robbed the First Community Credit Union in
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April 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Schools: Committee to hear more on budget tonight, sports forums begin at East High

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Although there is no regular meeting of the Rockford Board of Education tonight (April 19), the Finance
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April 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Aldermen delay vote on parking permit for mobile ultrasound vehicle

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Whether an Elgin-based mobile ultrasound unit should be given a new parking permit to occupy several spots
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April 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Judge warns Rod Blagojevich to use caution when speaking to media

Online Staff Report While he did not issue a gag order, the Chicago judge in Rod Blagojevich’s corruption retrial sternly
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April 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Harlem-Roscoe adds seven firefighters

Online Staff Report Seven firefighters completed training over the weekend and joined the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department, officials announced Monday, April 18. Chad
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April 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Teen dies after shooting, murder warrant issued

Online Staff Report A teen shot outside Patriots Gateway Community Center Sunday afternoon (April 17) has died. Marcell Egan, 16, was shot
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April 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

OSF Heritage Run to delay traffic Sunday afternoon

Online Staff Report Traffic delays are expected Sunday afternoon as the 27th Annual OSF Heritage Run will force lane closures. The race
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April 17, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Free oak trees available downtown Rockford until 1 p.m.

Online Staff Report Rock River Trail officials still have 200 free oak trees available for property owners along the river. Trees are
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April 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Schools Update: Mark Bonne resigns, Sheffield takes vacation day

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor According to sources close to Rockford Public School District 205,  Chief Communications Officer Mark Bonne has resigned. The
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April 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 10 Comments

Frank Schier delivers 10,000 oak trees to 11 counties along Rock River

Online Staff Report Rock River Trail Founder Frank Schier, along with driver John Lamar, returned to Rockford Friday, April 15,
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April 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Taxes: Today not filing deadline

Online Staff Report Because Monday is Patriots’ Davy, a federal holiday, the deadline for filing state and federal income taxes is
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April 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford needle exchange ceases operation after 17 years

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor A Midtown District needle exchange has agreed to temporarily shut its doors after 17 years. The program, run
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April 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

Manzullo votes to cut $315 billion over 10 Years to pay troops, avert government shutdown

Online Staff Report WASHINGTON – Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) voted for legislation Thursday, that will cut federal spending by $38.5 billion
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April 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

Senate Bill 7 could change state education landscape

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD –  Historic education improvements that would have been considered impossible just one year ago are on the
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April 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Blago denied delay in second corruption trial

Online Staff Report Chicago– A federal judge denied the request by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to delay his
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April 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Body found on Boone County farm

Online Staff Report Police in Boone County are searching for clues after a local farmer found the body of a 21-year-old
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April 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School News: Sports cuts could create tiered system

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Sports cuts are expected to be back on the table as Rockford Public School District 205
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April 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

The Arc of Illinois launches LIFE Campaign

Online Staff Report Tony Paulauski, Executive Director of The Arc of Illinois will be in Rockford on Thursday, April 14, to
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School board accepts LaVonne Sheffield’s resignation

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor The Rockford Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield Tuesday (April
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 12 Comments

District 205 school bus involved in crash, 2 injured

Online Staff Report The Rockford Police Department is investigating a Tuesday afternoon traffic accident involving a District 205 school bus. According to
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April 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State Police to do road safety checks

Online Staff Report Pecatonica, Ill. – The Illinois State Police, District 16, will conduct roadside safety checks in Winnebago County the
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April 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Health Department recognizes Public Health Month

Online Staff Report Public health is about helping people stay healthy. The Winnebago County Department of Public Health protects and improves
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April 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

4-H youth debate issues in the Illinois House of Representatives

Online Staff Report URBANA – Should all students attend school year round? What is a reasonable age to receive a tattoo
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April 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

South Beloit teachers reach 3-year deal

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor As teachers in Rockford wait in a state of chaos, those in South Beloit have worked
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April 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Fairness’ school rally not about Sheffield

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor About three dozen people gathered outside the Booker T. Washington Center Monday night for the “Rally
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April 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

State committee formed to quell Illinois foreclosures

Online Staff Report A special state committee has been formed to help those facing foreclosure, the Illinois Supreme Court announced
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April 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Public school rally tonight at Booker T. Washington Center

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor As the Rockford Board of Education prepares to vote on Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield’s resignation, a
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April 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

LaVonne Sheffield announces resignation

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Dr. LaVonne Sheffield’s days as superintendent of Rockford Public School District 205 will soon be over. According
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April 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 18 Comments

Schools: LaVonne Sheffield served with defamation lawsuit

Editor’s note: Click here to view a pdf of the lawsuit. By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Rockford Public School District 205 Superintendent
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April 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 11 Comments

Congress: Key votes expected on proposals that would limit EPA’s ability to clean up carbon dioxide pollution

By Environment Illinois CHICAGO—Members of Congress were to vote today (Wednesday, April 6) on proposals that would severely threaten Illinoisans’ health
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

ELECTION RESULTS: Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Alderman, Ward 1 Timothy Durkee (R)1,208, 73% Brian Leggero (I) 457, 27% Referendum 1% Road Tax Yes 9,196, 74% No 3,165, 26% Rockford School Board Sub
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

City Council considers regulating storefront security bars

By Jim Hagerty Online Edior Aldermen agreed to seek public opinion before requiring businesses to remove security bars from storefront windows at
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April 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Bonne, Sheffield refuse to comment on superintendent departure reports

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor According to Rockford Public Schools Chief Communications Officer Mark Bonne, reports that Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M.
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April 4, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 10 Comments

School District News: Rumors swirl around Sheffield departure

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor According to sources close to the Rockford Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield is
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April 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 33 Comments

UPDATE: Rally planned to bring O’Brien back to airport

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor A group of local residents is planning a rally to sway Bob O’Brien to return to his
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April 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 5 Comments

School Board Race: Westholder challenges endorsement facts

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor With Election Day approaching, Rockford Board of Education candidate, Sub District B incumbent Jeanne Westholder, has
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March 31, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 10 Comments

Airport: O’Brien rumor mill starts

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor A few hours after the announcement that Bob O’Brien has stepped down as executive director of the
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

O’Brien’s resignation effective March 31

Staff Report Bob O’Brien’s resignation as executive director of Chicago Rockford Airport is effective tomorrow, Thursday, March 31. The Greater Rockford Airport
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Website aims to keep Bob O’Brien at airport

Staff Report A website has been created with the hope of encouraging Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) Executive Director Bob O’Brien
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

Airport executive director and board chairman resign

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher Multiple sources report Bob O’Brien resigned as executive director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport during
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March 29, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 8 Comments

City Council News: Sunday bar and liquor hours extended

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Aldermen voted 9-3 to extend hours when people can purchase alcohol at the Monday, March 28 meeting
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March 29, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

School board member Alice Saudargas sends mixed messages about superintendent

* School District News By Jim Hagerty Online Editor With Election Day approaching, incumbent school board member Alice Saudargas (Sub District-C) seems
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March 28, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 6 Comments

Green: Illinois lawmaker urges business owners to apply for eco grants

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor According to Illinois Rep. Naomi Jakobsson (D-Champaign), the green industry is booming and won’t slow any time
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March 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Video: 2011 Rockford AirFest lineup announced

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor A premier lineup of performers will be at the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) for the
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March 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School Board Race: Candidates preach transparency, Sheffield’s days could be numbered

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor About 200 people gathered at Heartland Community Church Thursday (March 24) as nine candidates for the
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March 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 4 Comments

Houston company new owner of Rockford’s Clock Tower Resort

Staff Report Houston-based Allied Hospitality, Inc., has been named the new owner of Rockford’s Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference
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March 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Schools: Citizens petition to retain Auburn principal

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor A group of citizens is circulating an online petition to urge officials to retain Auburn High
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March 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment


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