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U.S. Chamber pats Manzullo on the back for supporting its causes

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) was honored on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and
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May 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

National Inclusion Project partners with Park District to create recreational opportunities

From press release The National Inclusion Project has partnered with the Rockford Park District to implement Let’s ALL Play—Inclusion in Recreational
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May 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

History instructor, Colonial re-enactor to speak at Tea Party meeting May 13

From press release The Thursday, May 13, meeting of the Northern IL Tea Party will feature Rock Valley College history
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May 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Green Festival Chicago May 22-23 at Navy Pier

From press release CHICAGO—Celebrating what’s working in our communities, the Chicago Green Festival, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green
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May 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Milkshake’s Great Day at the Coronado June 13

From press release The groundbreaking Baltimore rock band for kids, Milkshake, will make a rare Rockford appearance, celebrating the group’s recent
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May 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Applications due May 12 for June 12 Edgebrook Arts Exhibit

From press release Edgebrook has announced the Second Annual Edgebrook Arts Exhibit, Think.Feel.Design, scheduled for June 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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May 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock Valley Children’s Choirs’ I Hear America Singing Concert—‘It’s Classic!’

From press release The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is pleased to host the Rock Valley Children’s Choirs’ 8th Annual I Hear
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May 10, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Summer Weddings: Italian Style’ at Ethnic Heritage Museum

From press release The summer months are traditionally known for weddings. The Italian Gallery of the Ethnic Heritage Museum EHM will
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May 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

MELD Mother’s Day Cards and Note Cards available through May 9

From press release The 2010 MELD Mother’s Day Cards and Note Cards are available to purchase starting April 14 through May
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May 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Auburn High to pay tribute to former receptionist May 10

From press release Auburn High School will host a fund-raiser and dedication ceremony for former receptionist Carol McFeggan, who was tragically
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May 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

The Literacy Council sees rise in Volunteer Tutors

From press release Because of an overwhelming response by the general public to the call for Volunteer Tutors, The Literacy Council
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May 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Spring Ice Show at Carlson Ice Arena May 8-9

From press release Rockford Park District’s Carlson Ice Arena will host “Do You Think You Can Skate!”, the annual spring ice
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May 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Flock to 12th Annual BirdFest for low-cost, high-end family fun

From press release SHIRLAND, Ill.—Get a rare, up-close look at the wild birds that frequent your backyard at BirdFest 2010, hosted
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May 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rep. Chuck Jefferson hosts Mother’s Day Luncheon May 8

From press release State Rep. Chuck Jefferson will host his 8th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 8, at Cliffbreakers,
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May 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Leadership Institute elections training May 8

From contributed information Interested in taking an election campaign class to learn about citizen participation? The Conservative Campaign School is geared
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May 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tinker hosts Third Annual New Glarus Festival May 8

From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens will host the Third Annual New Glarus Festival from 11 a.m.
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

128th annual emcampment of Sons of Union Veterans May 8 at Memorial Hall

From press release The John A. Logan Camp No. 26, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will host the
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

R.I.P. Productions offers ‘The ScareZone’ Seminar May 7

From press release R.I.P. Productions, the creator of the Trail of Screams, Screamatorium and Fear Asylum Haunted House will hold “The
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Wild Ones–Rock River Valley Chapter hosts Second Annual Woodland ‘Open Yard’ tours

From press release Wild Ones—Rock River Valley Chapter will host its Second Annual Woodland ‘Open Yard’ tours from 1-4 p.m., Saturday,
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tilted Kilt official Chicago Blackhawks City Roadwatch location May 7

From press release Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 7801 E. State St., Rockford, has been chosen as the official Chicago Blackhawks
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May 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Roosevelt student has rosier picture of life following prestigious national honor

From press release It was only last December, but family problems had caused Roosevelt High School senior Zachary Beets to move
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May 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Willowbrook Middle School presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.

From press release SOUTH BELOIT, Ill.—Willowbrook Middle School in Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District No. 133 will present Thoroughly Modern
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May 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Kiwanis Club to hand out $14,500 in service awards to area high school seniors

From press release Tuesday, May 4, the Kiwanis Club of Rockford will conduct its annual award luncheon honoring outstanding area high
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May 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Illinois Fair Map Amendment blocked in committee

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—House Republican leader state Rep. Tom Cross (R-84) presented the Illinois Fair Map Amendment before a House
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April 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

19th Annual RAMI award winners announced

From staff reports The best in local music were honored at the 19th Annual Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Awards Ceremony
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April 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Anderson Japanese Gardens opens for season Saturday, May 1

From press release Saturday, May 1, will be opening day at Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford. In addition to
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April 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock House Kids pancake breakfast fund-raiser May 1

From press release Rock House Kids, a nonprofit charitable and non-denominational organization that reaches out to at-risk children ages 4-18, is
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April 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere celebrates opening weekends May 1-2 and May 8-9

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Ill., has announced its opening weekends will be Saturdays and Sundays,
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April 30, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Spring Metals & Electronics Drive May 1; volunteers still needed

From press release Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) Spring Metals & Electronics Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
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April 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

PAWS Humane Society director seeks assistance

By Luan Dean Director, PAWS Humane Society My name is Luan Dean, and I am the director for the PAWS Humane Society
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April 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tinker Hukilau benefit dinner May 1 at Giovanni’s

From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens will host the Third Annual Tinker Hukilau, a dinner/dance that will feature
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April 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Hip-hop star Brother Ali at Otto’s in DeKalb April 30

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—Kickstand Productions presents groundbreaking hip-hop star Brother Ali, making his debut in DeKalb, Ill., at Otto’s Nightclub
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April 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

April 30 deadline for ArtsPlace applications

From press release Do you know a young, aspiring artist between 14-18 years old who would benefit from spending the summer
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April 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Natural Land Institute seeks volunteers to transplant seedlings

From press release ROCKTON, Ill.—Natural Land Institute (NLI) is asking for volunteers to help transplant grey-headed coneflower, butterfly milkweed and June
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April 29, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Openfields Spring 2010 Farm Destination registration open to area farmers

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer The University of Illinois Extension offices in Winnebago and Stephenson counties recently opened registration for the Openfields
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Award-winning poet to speak at Rockford College April 29

From press release John Bradley, the author of several books of poetry and the editor of numerous anthologies, will read his
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

April 29 ‘Uncorked & Bowled Over’ event benefits RAMP

From press release RAMP (www.rampcil.org) is partnering with Eilerts (www.eilerts.com) to host a Beer and Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Youth Violence Prevention Essay, Poetry & Art Contest Awards Luncheon April 29

From press release The Violence Prevention Collaborative’s fourth annual Essay, Poetry and Art Contest awards luncheon will be at noon, Thursday,
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

U of I Extension offers April 29 program about ‘Harvesting Illinois Timber’

From press release University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County office will host a program on “Harvesting Illinois Timber” at 1:30 and 6:30
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Animal services contract with city approved, tax anticipation warrants to be issued

• News and notes from the April 22 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Winnebago County Board members ratified
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April 23, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock Valley Credit Union holds Spring Fun & Safety Day April 24

From flier LOVES PARK, Ill.—Rock Valley Credit Union invites you to their Sixth Annual Spring Fun & Safety Day, from 1:30
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April 23, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tickets on sale for Byron Civic Theatre’s The Producers

From press release BYRON, Ill.—Tickets are on sale for Byron Civic Theatre’s (BCT) production of The Producers, with show dates of
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April 23, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Your help is needed! Support the River District Association

Editor’s note: The following is from an e-mail generated by Rockford’s downtown River District Association (RDA) seeking support from the
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April 23, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jason James to return to RiverHawks

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill. – One of the top hitters in Frontier League history will have a chance to
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April 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Symphony, local photographers celebrate Rockford

From press release Music Director Steven Larsen and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) present a concert titled “Pictures at an Exhibition”
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April 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Earth Day, Oklahoma! auditions among upcoming Timber Lake events

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ non-profit professional summer theater, has announced some exciting events that
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April 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Experience Works launches green jobs program in Illinois

From press release In recognition of Earth Day 2010 (April 22), Experience Works, Inc., has announced it will launch a new
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April 22, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents Carmina Burana

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—Northern Illinois University’s (NIU) staging of the final show of its 2009-2010 season, Carmina Burana, puts a
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance offers Agnes of God

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—The all-student theater production company of Northern Illinois University’s (NIU) School of Theatre and Dance, iNSeRT (Northern
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford College stages The Glorius Ones April 22-25

From press release The Glorious Ones, a musical based on the novel by Francine Prose, will be performed at Rockford College
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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