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Forreston blessing of the bikes rescheduled for June 27

From press release FORRESTON, Ill.—The blessing of the bikes in Forreston, Ill., originally scheduled for June 13, was rained out. The
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June 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Chicago Guitar Festival Oct. 6-12

From press release CHICAGO—Dot-to-Dot Management, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Serbian Cultural Arts Center of
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June 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Danish university seeks extended partnership with the University of Illinois

From press release URBANA, Ill.—As universities tighten budgets and competition increases for research and education grants, collaboration becomes an even more
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June 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Top federal prison official plans to fully utilize Thomson Correctional Center

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—The head of the federal prison system told U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) that he would fill
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June 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo: Plan would level playing field for American manufacturers competing with China

From press release WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) said June 17 the American and Chinese governments need to take several actions
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June 18, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Rockford man arrested in relation to robberies at Walgreen’s, Bronzed Image and Tanning

From press release Christopher Glover, 28, was arrested at his residence by Rockford Police detectives and patrol officers June 17 on
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June 18, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Food Bank’s Best in Paradise cheeseburger, margarita contest June 19 at Lombardi Club

From press release The Fifth Annual Best in Paradise “Best Cheeseburger” and “Best Margarita” contest to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank
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June 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Harry’s Place concert series starts June 18

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—A sure sign of summer is the return of Music at Harry’s Place in Beloit, Wis. The
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June 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

June 18-20 ‘More on 34’ yard sale to stretch 140 miles

From press release CAMBRIDGE, Ill.—There will be more to see—and buy—at this year’s “More on 34” event, the annual cavalcade of
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June 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

‘Saving the Sanctuary’—new exhibit at Freeport Art Museum

From press release Originating as a name for hallowed space, the term sanctuary can refer to a holy building as in
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June 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago economic adviser to speak at June 24 lunch at Giovanni’s

From press release William Strauss, senior economist and economic adviser of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will address Rockford Area
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Children’s Home + Aid Jazz on the Rock fund-raiser June 18

From press release Children’s Home + Aid’s Northern Regional Board presents “Let’s Jazz It Up…For the Life of a Child” as
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Stephenson County Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social June 17

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Summer begins June 17 when the Stephenson County Historical Society hosts its annual Ice Cream Social from
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Timber Lake stages Steel Magnolias June 17-26

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ non-profit professional summer theater, continues its 49th season with the
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Barmore shooting: Independent review finds deadly force justified; officers ‘violated RPD policy and training and used poor tactics’; ‘concerns regarding the supervision of the officers’

Editor’s note: Click here to see a pdf of the “Executive Summary” and here to see a pdf of the
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June 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Barmore shooting: Results of independent review to be made public at 3:30 p.m., today

From staff reports Results of the independent review of the officer-involved shooting of Mark Barmore that occurred Aug. 24, 2009, will
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June 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Undaunted Heart: The True Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General’ author at Freeport Library June 15

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—What are the complications that can ensue when a man and a woman, both on different sides
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June 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Health Department reports two cases of Salmonella

From press release The Illinois Department of Public Health and local health departments throughout the state are investigating the cause of
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June 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Mendelssohn names High School Starr of Excellence winners

From press release The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has announced the winners of the 2010 High School Starr of Excellence Award. The
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June 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Nature photography contest opens June 15, deadline Aug. 1

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—In celebration of the 40thanniversary of Earth Day, Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is coordinating a
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June 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sunday evening concerts at Klehm Arboretum

From press release Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden and Northwest Bank proudly present the 2010 Woodsong–Music in the Garden Concert Series. All
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June 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police in search of information related to June 1 battery that resulted in death of local 17-year-old

From press release Tuesday, June 1, shortly after 3 p.m., patrol officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to 211 N.
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June 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford man arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin, cocaine

From press release Detectives from the Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit have been investigating the sale of illegal narcotics that had
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June 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rezoning request for septic tabled until September

• News and notes from the June 10 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer After the Village of Winnebago
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June 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Cheap Trick kicks off ‘Sgt. Pepper Live’ Friday in Las Vegas

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rock band Cheap Trick will resume its run performing The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Former IceHogs help Blackhawks end 49-year Stanley Cup drought

From staff reports Ten former Rockford IceHogs players helped guide the Chicago Blackhawks to their first Stanley Cup since 1961, ending
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Carpenter’s Place celebrates 10 years

From press release Carpenter’s Place will celebrate 10 years of rebuilding the lives of homeless adults in Rockford with a dinner
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Edgebrook arts exhibit ‘Think.Feel.Design.’ June 12

From press release Edgebrook, 1639 N. Alpine Road, will offer a free arts exhibit titled “Think.Feel.Design.” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday,
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Yacht Club hosts ‘A Taste of Sail’ June 12

Rockford Yacht Club is hosting its annual “A Taste of Sail” event from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra holds auditions June 11-13

From press release The Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will hold auditions June 11-13 for its 45th concert season beginning in
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Ribbon-cutting at Choices to celebrate natural food market’s expansion

From press release Despite the economic downturn, at least one Rockford-area business is continuing to flourish. Choices Natural Market, Rockford’s premier
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June 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Critical vote on Clean Air Act June 10; contact your senator today

From the Environmental Law & Policy Center The Senate will vote Thursday, June 10, on a resolution that would essentially gut
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Memorial for Dorothy Wade June 13, artists invited to submit work portraying Nygren

From Natural Land Institute’s e-newsletter A memorial for Dorothy Wade (1914-2010) will be held at Nachusa Grasslands at noon, Sunday, June
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District’s Magic Waters unveils new wave pool, additions for 2010

From press release The Rockford Park District celebrated the unveiling of the new Tsunami Bay wave pool and other new park
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Hudson car club holds regional meeting in Rockford June 10-12

From press release Classic car enthusiasts will celebrate the Hudson car with a three-day event in the Rockford Region. The Chicago/Milwaukee
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford College offers short workshops for nonprofits

From press release “Summer Shortz,” a series of three power-packed, short workshops for nonprofit groups, is slated at Rockford College this
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford man arrested and charged with intent to deliver heroin

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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

MoveOn rally June 8 at former K’s Merchandise parking lot to address BP oil spill

From press release MoveOn is planning a rally for noon, Tuesday, June 8, at the former K’s Merchandise parking lot across
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June 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Rollin’ Down the Fox River June 6

From press release AURORA, Ill.—The Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race is accepting registrations for the 49th annual running of the historic
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Dedication, ribbon cutting of John Rose Canoe & Kayak Launch June 5

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—The official dedication and ribbon cutting for the John Rose Canoe & Kayak Launch will be at
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Kick-Off Party for library’s summer reading club June 5

From press release Rockford Public Library’s 2010 Summer Reading Club, “Scare Up a Good Book,” begins Saturday, June 5, at the
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Treasurer’s office open until 7 p.m., Friday, June 4

From press release Winnebago County Treasurer Susan Goral’s office will be open Friday, June 4, from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

2011 H.O.G. Rally Committee departs Rockford for 2010 H.O.G. Rally; next year’s rally at Rockford’s Clock Tower

From press release The 2011 H.O.G. Rally Committee departed Kegel Harley-Davidson Buell in Rockford at noon today (Thursday, June 3) to
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tilted Kilt named official Blackhawks City Roadwatch location for June 4 Stanley Cup Final game

From press release Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery—inside Best Western Clock Tower Resort,7801 E. State St.—has been chosen as the official
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

ProStuff LLC owner awarded for growing U.S. exports

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) congratulated a small business owner from Rockford who was one of just
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Career College graduation June 5

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Rockford Career College will hold its graduation at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 5, in the auditorium of
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Dance Company offers class for physically disabled

From press release Rockford Dance Company will be introducing a special eight-week session for teens and adults with physical disabilities to
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June 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police in search of suspect in attempted sexual assaults near 15th, Sixth and Charles streets

From press release In the past five weeks, there have been two attempted sexual assaults in the area of 15th Street
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Aldermen seek answers regarding Fire Department restructuring

• News and notes from the June 1 Rockford City Council meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Members of the Rockford City
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Crayon Recycling Drive runs through June 15

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) annual Crayon Recycling Drive began Tuesday, June 1, and ends Tuesday,
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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