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19-year-old sentenced to 40 years for aggravated criminal sexual assault, home invasion

From press release Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announced that Maurice Bowen Jr., 19, was sentenced to a total of
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January 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Turtle Creek Corridor hosts public input session Jan. 18

From press release Turtle Creek Corridor “Connections”—A Redevelopment Opportunity will host a public input session from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday,
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January 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

County board members approve Perryville traffic light project, Embry-Riddle pledge drive approaches $550k

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Board members approved a grant-funded traffic signal installation project at the Thursday, Jan. 13, meeting of the
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January 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Retired teacher wins appeal to run for school board, ‘will not be bullied’

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The name of a retired District 205 teacher seeking a seat on the Rockford Board of Education
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January 13, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 5 Comments

School board hears $51 million cost-cutting proposal

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford Public School District’s Budget Advisory Committee presented a more than 15 percent cost-cutting proposal to the
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January 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Sales tax referendum to be on April ballot, aldermen deny needle exchange permit

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer It was all about generating revenue at the Monday, Jan. 10, meeting of the Rockford City Council,
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January 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Dinosaur to invade CherryVale Mall, Burpee to open exhibit Feb. 19

From press release Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History will unveil Jobaria at CherryVale Mall’s Center Court at a press conference
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January 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘BK Bandit’ arrested in armed robbery spree

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Police have arrested a man they say robbed six areas business in as many days, investigators announced
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January 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Two arrested in cannabis operation raid

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Two people have been arrested after an area cannabis operation raid this week, police said Thursday,
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January 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Robbery suspect hits fifth area business

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The man police say robbed four Rockford businesses at knife-point between Monday, Jan. 3, and Tuesday, Jan.
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January 6, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police look for same man in armed robbery spree

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford police are looking for the man they say robbed four area businesses at knife-point within a
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January 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

City Council amends 2011 budget, adds aldermen legal fund

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford aldermen amended the city’s 2011 spending plan Monday, Jan. 3, giving them access to a $50,000
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January 4, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

New year brings new, higher gas prices

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford area drivers were welcomed with higher gas prices Monday, Jan. 3, as the first work week
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January 3, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Suspect charged in early morning bar stabbing

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A 24-year-old man has been charged with aggravated battery for allegedly stabbing two people outside Latham Tap
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December 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Park District Foundation completes fund-raising goal for Joe Marino statue

From press release The Rockford Park District Foundation has announced it has completed its fund-raising effort for the Joe Marino statue
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December 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

New year brings new state laws

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Pension reforms for most new public employees, limits on campaign contributions, requiring governor and lieutenant governor candidates
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December 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Secretary of State’s offices closed for New Year’s

From press release Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced all offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 31, in
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December 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

High temperatures and rain could cause flooding as new year approaches

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Area residents may be in for a wet weekend, as warmer temperatures and rain could causing flooding
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December 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

City Council approves 2011 budget, firefighters union still pushing for wage increase

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A 12-1 vote by the Rockford City Council approved the city’s 2011 spending plan Monday, Dec. 27,
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December 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for Citizen of the Year

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Chamber of Commerce is still seeking nominees for its annual Citizen of the Year Award,
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December 27, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School district demands teachers union pay sizable 20-year-old debt

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford Public School District 205 has issued an invoice to the local teachers union, calling for repayment
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December 24, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Area jobless rate falls, Rockford still tops state in unemployment

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The percentage of those without jobs in the metropolitan Rockford area was down in November, according to
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December 23, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

County receives funding for roads improvement, financial assistance for watershed improvement

From press releases Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) announced Winnebago County has received Economic Development Program (EDP) funds of
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December 23, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Loves Park police officer shoots at stolen car, captures suspect

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A Loves Park police officer discharged his weapon Wednesday morning, Dec. 22, in an attempt to capture
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December 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

County Board News: Board approves two labor contracts, ends 18 months of bargaining

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer After 18 months of collective bargaining, the Winnebago County Board approved two labor agreements Tuesday, Dec.
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December 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

East High School security guard arrested

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer According to a Rockford Police Department (RPD) arrest release, Rockford East High School officials notified Rockford Police
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December 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Manzullo named chairman of House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) has been appointed chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia
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December 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

City Council News: City leaders hope for surplus as 2011 budget is finalized

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer After a closed session centered on police union concessions, the Rockford City Council moved one step closer
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December 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock River Trail, Green Business Awards present Rock River Micro-Hydro Generator Design Contest

From press release Winnebago County Green Business Awards and the Rock River Trail have announced the “Micro-Hydro Power from the Rock
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December 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dec. 21 memorial service honors homeless who died in 2010

From press release Crusader Clinic Health Care for the Homeless Program will sponsor a memorial to honor the homeless who have
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December 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Area gas prices expected to hold in $3 range through holiday weekend

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Area gas prices are expected to remain around $3 per gallon as the holiday weekend approaches, according
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December 20, 2010 | Also published in Archives> Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford man arrested for crack cocaine possession

From press release Dec. 17, the State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with Illinois State Police District 16 State
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December 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Detective Agency receives A+ Better Business Bureau rating

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford Detective Agency, Inc., has received an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, the firm
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December 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Woman found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon

From press release Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announced Dec. 17 that on Dec. 9 Tavieus Simmons, 21, was found
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December 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jr. IceHogs holiday tournament Dec. 17-19 at Carlson Ice Arena, Riverview Ice House

From press release Rockford Park District’s indoor ice facilities will host the Jr. IceHogs Developmental Hockey League Annual Holiday Tournament Friday-Sunday,
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December 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Discovery Center offers Busy Winter Days Dec. 20-30

From press release The kids will soon be out of school for their winter break. But that doesn’t mean it’s “tis
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December 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School watchdog group holds public meeting, cites District 205 leadership flaws

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer About 40 people gathered at Rockford’s Unitarian Universalist Church Wednesday, Dec. 15, for a meeting of the
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December 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Festival of Trees runs through Dec. 22 at Byron Museum of History

From press release BYRON, Ill.—Byron Museum of History invites you to view the 27 beautifully decorated Christmas trees displayed throughout
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December 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School Board News: Board saves honors classes, cuts remedial offerings

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer After weeks of parent backlash, community input and a string of marathon school board meetings, the Rockford
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December 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Education Committee moves to keep honors classes, board to hear proposal tonight

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Public School District 205 Education Committee voted to keep high school honors courses in next
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December 14, 2010 | Also published in Archives> Happening Now | Comments (0)

City Council News: City looks to police and fire pensions to slash deficit, mayor announces Sosnowski replacement

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Cost-cutting was the main topic at City Hall Monday, Dec. 13, as the City Council voted 11-0
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December 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jones Family Chiropractic to donate to Rock River Valley Food Pantry Dec. 13-17

From press release Bring in a bag of nonperishable food items to Jones Family Chiropractic between Monday, Dec. 13 and Friday,
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December 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Mayor Morrissey guest speaker at Dec. 15 Miracle Mile meeting

From press release Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Dec. 15, monthly meeting of
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December 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Two Rockford residents arrested on drug charges; 489 cannabis plants seized

From press release Dec. 10, the State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Illinois
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December 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

District 205 Education Committee to discuss gifted class cuts tonight at 5 p.m.

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Board of Education’s Education Committee is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. today (Dec.
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December 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Grammy nominee Sarah Siskind at Kryptonite Sunday, Dec. 12

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Grammy Award nominee Sarah Siskind will close out a full weekend of music when she
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December 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

County Board News: Board trumps city in commerical land approval, Forest Preserve Board now official

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Winnebago County Board cited positive economic potential owners of a 10-acre plot of land wish to
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December 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

District 205’s All-Star Art Exhibit Dec. 11-12 at Heartland Church

From press release Some of the community’s most talented teen-age artists will showcase their work during the Rockford Public Schools 2010
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December 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Three arrested in Freeport on drug charges, two arrested in Green County, Wis., after major marijuana bust

From press releases The State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with the Freeport Police Department, executed four simultaneous search
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December 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Santa makes stop at Winnebago County Animal Services Dec. 11

From press release Santa will visit Winnebago County Animal Services from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, to promote helping
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December 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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