Huskies top J-Hawks in late thriller

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist If the first game of the IHSA Class 4A regional was any indicator of what to expect
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March 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Baker Tilly and ex-mayor committee: ‘School district budget projections in ballpark’

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Findings of the District 205 budget review were announced Monday, Feb. 28 at a meeting of the
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February 28, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Clock Tower Resort sold at auction

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The auction of Rockford’s Clock Tower Resort  is over and the facility has been sold, officials
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February 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tuesday, March 1 school board meeting moved to Ellis Arts Academy, large crowd expected

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Over-capacity crowds at the Rockford Public Schools Administration Building at several recent school board meetings have prompted
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February 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Board of Education member Saudargas responds to Sheffield’s public scolding

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer When Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield finished scolding Sub District-C board member Alice Saudargas at the
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February 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 11 Comments

Joey Didier killer denied parole for 12th time

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Robert H. Lower, the man convicted of killing Joey Didier almost 36 years ago, was
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February 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Teen found guilty in shooting near Auburn High School

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A 19-year-old man was found guilty after a jury trial this week of shooting another teen near
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield spars with watchdog group, plays race card against rally speaker

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer After the school board delayed its vote surrounding $45 million in budget cuts at the Tuesday,
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Demonstrators loud, school closure vote delayed

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Board of Education wasted no time in making a motion centered on school closures
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Election Day: First Ward Alderman noted race in today’s primary

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer There’s one major race on the primary ballot today (Feb. 22), as five Republicans are vying for
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February 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Public school rally speaker challenges community to take stand, have a voice at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A large crowd at the Unitarian Universalist Church listened to a former president of the Louisiana
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February 22, 2011 | Also published in Archives> Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Save our Public Schools’ speaker says he will not rip District 205 leaders

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The keynote speaker at tonight’s (Feb. 21) “Rally to Save our Public Schools” says he won’t
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February 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Committee recommends Baker Tilly to review school district budget

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The panel of three ex-Rockford mayors appointed to head an independent audit of Rockford Public School District
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February 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

‘Rally to Save our Public Schools’ at Unitarian Universalist Church tonight (Feb. 21)

From press release A “Rally to Save our Public Schools” is set for 6:30 p.m., tonight (Monday, Feb. 21), at Unitarian
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February 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Teachers union agrees to terms of school budget review, talks resume Monday, Feb. 21

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Education Association (REA) agreed to terms of a financial review it requested of Rockford Public
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February 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Ex-mayors move forward in school budget tussle, third meeting scheduled for today at 4 p.m.

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A resolution was not reached or a financial consultant named as two former Rockford mayors examined
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February 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Former mayors head school district budget review process

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer At a special committee meeting Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16, two former mayors agreed to join a
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Special meeting called to announce District 205 budget reviewers Wednesday, Feb. 16

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A special meeting has been called for Wednesday, Feb. 16, to announce details of an independent review
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Committee suggests alternatives to superintendent’s proposed budget cuts

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Board of Education’s Education Committee suggested several alternatives Tuesday, Feb. 15, to the list of
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Environmental Law & Policy Center urges action on coal ash legislation

Editor’s note: The following e-mail from the Environmental Law & Policy Center was sent to The Rock River Times’ Editor
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford attorney announces run for school board seat

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A Rockford attorney announced his candidacy for a seat on the Rockford Board of Education Tuesday,
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February 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Education Committee discusses school closures

* Public meeting underway at District 205 Administration Building By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A special meeting of the Rockford Board of Education’s 
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February 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Ambulance outsourcing bids get committee vote, Mayor Morrissey questions police promotion ruling

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Finance and Personnel Committee gave the Rockford City Council the go-ahead to seek bids
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February 15, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Turtle Tap robbery suspect in custody after 90-minute standoff

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The suspect Beloit, Wis. police say robbed the Turtle Tap Sunday, Feb. 13, and a Beloit
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February 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Two-time sex offender to be released in Beloit

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A 33-year-old convicted sex offender will be released from prison this week and residing in Beloit,
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February 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Beloit man arrested on child pornography charge

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A Beloit, Wis. man was arrested Thursday, Feb, 10, for allegedly possessing child pornography, Rock County
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February 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford man charged with possession of cannabis, crack cocaine and Ecstasy and child endangerment

From press release Members of the Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit have been investigating the sale of illegal narcotics, which had
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February 11, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tense crowd challenges school, park officials for sports partnership details

 By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A visibly frustrated and vocal crowd of about 55 Rockford residents attended a public forum at the
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February 10, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Large crowd gathers to challenge school closings, matter continued for special Saturday Board of Education meeting

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer More than 240 people, including 42 speakers, packed the Administration Building Tuesday, Feb. 8, in a tense
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

School Board Report: District officials face resistance to school closings

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford Public School officials stood firm on their plan to use massive cuts and school closings to
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February 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

City Council Report: City to seek bids on parts, ambulance services outsourcing still in committee

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford City Council’s Finance and Personnel Committee has approved a recommendation to seek bids from
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February 8, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Ethnic Heritage Museum honors the Church of St. Anthony Feb. 6

From press release From 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, the Italian Gallery of the Ethnic Heritage Museum will unveil
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February 4, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dixon man faces manslaughter charge in baby’s beating death

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A 33-year-old Dixon man has been charged in the beating death of a 3-month-old baby,
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February 4, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Winter storm could be one of largest in state history

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Monday’s light snowfall of approximately two inches represented a calm before the storm.  As of 5 p.m.,
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February 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Aldermen still mulling outsourcing options

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A week after hearing the first phase of departmental outsourcing recommendations, aldermen requested time to seek more
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February 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

WEATHER UPDATE: At least 18 inches of snow expected, Blizzard Warning issued

* Blizzard Warning in effect until  3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2. By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A major winter storm, that is causing
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January 31, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Former tax preparer accused of stealing $400,000 from clients

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A former Boone County income tax preparer faces federal fraud charges for allegedly bilking clients and the
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January 28, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

IHSA says Rockford Park District school sports partnership would work if managed properly

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer According to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), a school sports partnership between Rockford Public School District
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January 27, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield: No way to keep existing athletic program

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A host of parents, students and coaches gathered at Auburn High School Wednesday evening, Jan. 26,
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January 27, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Area artist, photographer to create official congressional portrait of 14-term congressman

From press release As 14-term veteran U.S. Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns (D-N.Y.) steps down as chairman of the Committee on Oversight
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Superintendent announces closing of 8 schools, tensions mount

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The room was near capacity and tension evident at the Tuesday, Jan. 25 meeting of the Rockford
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Aldermen hear first phase of outsourcing recommendations

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A Chicago-based consulting firm explained how the city could help close the gap on its $5.5 million
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January 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

South Beloit police chief found guilty of misconduct, argument ensues between alderman and reporter

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer An area police chief was suspended without pay Saturday, Jan. 22,  after a commission found him guilty
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January 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Teen sent to prison for hijacking car

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer An 18-year-old Rockford man was sentenced to four years in prison this week for hijacking a car
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January 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Free public opening for Rockford Art Museum’s Pause and Affect exhibit Jan. 22

From press release The opening exhibition of 2011 at Rockford Art Museum (RAM), Pause and Affect, features cutting-edge video by painter/photographer
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January 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Clock Tower Resort for sale, up for auction

Updated Thursday, Jan. 20, 1:47 p.m. By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Clock Tower Resort, one of Rockford’s most visible hotels and
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January 20, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Local family wins trip to CoCo Key in Orlando

From press release When Julene Hull brought her family to CoCo Key Water Resort Monday, Jan. 17, to enjoy the school
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Committee votes to give public works officials parking ticket-writing power during snow emergencies

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The City of Rockford Code and Regulations Committee agreed on changes to the city’s snow emergency parking
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District selects Colorado artist to paint Nicholas Conservatory mural

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Rockford Park District has selected an artist to install a mural in the lobby of
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January 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | 3 Comments

Bears linebacker Briggs at CherryVale today, Jan. 18

From press release Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs will make an appearance from 6 to 7 p.m., today, Tuesday, Jan. 18,
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January 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)


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