Democrats seek candidate to fill vacancy on November ballot for 34th District state Senate seat

From press release A vacancy needs to be filled on the November ballot to be the Democratic candidate for state Senate
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My Name is Iran author to discuss her book at Rockford College March 29

From press release Davar Ardalan, author of My Name is Iran: A Memoir, will speak at Rockford College at 4 p.m.,
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Illinois General Assembly advances pension reform

From press release A sweeping bi-partisan pension reform measure was approved by the General Assembly March 24, with Senate Republican Leader
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Third Citizens Police Academy set for March 31

From press release The Rockford Police Department will be hosting the Third Citizens Police Academy. All classes will be held at
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Rockford Park District: Residents involved in parks and recreation

From press release The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners received an annual report on participation at the district’s parks, programs,
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Manzullo urges Illinois Attorney General to challenge constitutionality of new health care mandate

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) joined several Illinois Congressional colleagues in a letter urging Illinois Attorney General
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State Rep. Jefferson sponsors landmark prostitution bill

From press release House Bill 6195, sponsored by local state Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-Rockford), passed out of the House Judiciary II-Criminal
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March 29 production of Avenue Q teams up with Rock River Valley Pantry

From press release The smash-hit Broadway musical Avenue Q is teaming up with the Rock River Valley Pantry for a food
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First American Credit Union offers annual scholarship for higher education

From press release There’s no escaping the fact that college prices are rising. According to recently-released reports from CollegeBoard.com, most students
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Access Services of Illinois hosts Awareness and Resource Fair March 27

From press release MACHESNEY PARK, Ill.—Access Services of Northern Illinois hosts its Fifth Annual Awareness and Resource Fair Saturday, March 27,
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River District names 24th Heart of Rockford Award recipients

From press release River District Association held a combined 24th Annual Heart of Rockford Awards and Annual Membership Meeting Thursday, March
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Gensler variation approved to waive sewer requirement

• News and notes from the March 25 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer In a 22-5 vote
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More than 57,000 eggs donated to Northern Illinois Food Bank

From press release Pearl Valley Eggs and Mussman’s Back Acres donated more than 57,000 eggs to the Northern Illinois Food Bank
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‘Primp for Prom Initiative’ March 27 at One-in-Christ Church

From press release The Ellis Heights Weed and Seed Program with the support of the Winnebago County Health Department will launch
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Oregon, Ill., Antique Show set for March 27-28

From press release OREGON, Ill.—The 60th Oregon, Ill., Antique Show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28, at Blackhawk Center
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Public, private organizations gather to sign Alignment Rockford Memorandum of Understanding

From press release Rockford Public Schools Superintendent LaVonne Sheffield, Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey, Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen and leaders
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Irish Pub Night with Liam O’Riordan and Ger Walsh March 27

From press release The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its first Irish Pub Night with Liam O’Riordan and Ger Walsh
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RC’s ‘Admit Day’ March 25 features on-the-spot admittance, scholarships

From press release It used to be that applying for college and getting scholarships was a long, drawn-out process. Not so
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‘2010 Illinois Energy To Jobs Forum’ March 23 in Springfield

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—How can energy development add jobs to Illinois’ economy and what can the Illinois Legislature do to
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March 24 YWCA video program designed to increase dialogue about racial discrimination

From press release The YWCA will host “Skyn Deep,” a video program designed to increase dialogue and discussion about racial discrimination
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NIU hosts open house Friday, April 2

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—Northern Illinois University (NIU) will hold an open house for prospective students, families and friends from 9
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Red Cross to collect donations for Disaster Relief Fund March 20

From press release From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, volunteers from the Rock River Chapter of the American
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WXRX holds open competition for next radio jock

From press release Maverick Media’s rock station, 104.9 “The X Rocks,” wants to know if you have what it takes to
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Local peace group sends two young ‘peace lobbyists’ to Washington, D.C.

From press release Two Rockfordians will attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days, March 19-22. They will then lobby U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16)
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St. Joseph’s Day Altar March 21 at St. Mary’s Oratory

From press release St. Mary Oratory, 517 Elm St. in downtown Rockford, hosts its annual St. Joseph’s Day Altar Sunday, March
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Boone County assistant public health administrator resigns

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—The Boone County Department of Public Health accepted the resignation of Stephanie D. Crawford, R.N., BSN/MBA, assistant
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Red Cross provides help to survivors of disasters

From press release The Red Cross provides shelter, food, comfort and hope to survivors of nearly 70,000 disasters each year; helps
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March RockStat meeting to be broadcast

From press release RockStat, the City of Rockford monthly accountability forum, focuses on Zone 3 this month. This meeting, on March
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March 20 final day to vote in all RAMI awards categories

From staff reports Saturday, March 20, is the last day to vote in all Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) awards categories.
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Workshop on ‘The Foreclosure Process in Illinois’ March 24

From press release A workshop titled “The Foreclosure Process in Illinois: What Are My Options and What to Expect” will be
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Open house set for bachelor’s completion, grad programs at Rockford College

From press release An open house showcasing the accelerated business bachelor’s program and graduate programs in business and teaching at Rockford
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Red Cross Safety Splash Day water safety event March 20

From press release The American Red Cross and Swim-N-More are partnering to hold the first Safety Splash Day from 1 to
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Rockford College presents Pageant March 19-20

From press release Pageant, a musical comedy beauty contest, will be performed in the Rockford College Maddox Theatre at 7:30 p.m.,
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Spring trout season opens April 3

From press release SPRINGFIELD—The 2010 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m., Saturday, April 3, Illinois Department
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Durbin: Foreclosures not limited to predatory lending; more homeowners ‘underwater’

From press release CHICAGO—More homeowners across Chicago find themselves at risk of foreclosure as property values drop and families struggle with
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Local teens awarded national honor for ‘Safe Sitters of the Year’

From press release Elaine and Tiffany Close of Roscoe were recently recognized by the national office of Safe Sitter as “Safe
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Sony obtains rights to Michael Jackson material

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer In a contract that includes the rights to DVDs, unreleased recordings and video games, Sony Music Entertainment
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Mendelssohn presents 2010 Starr of Excellence Award to Leah Baskin

From press release Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presented Leah Baskin with the 2010 Starr of Excellence Award March 12 at
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Residency matches to be announced for graduating medical students

From press release After four years of determination and hard work in medical school, 55 graduating students will learn where they
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Rockford schools prepare 515,000 meals for shipment as part of Million Meals for Haiti

From press release Students in Rockford Public Schools surpassed their goal of packing 500,000 meals for earthquake victims March 12 when
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Rockford Tea Party brings ‘Tea Party Express’ to Rockford April 6

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Tea Party Express bus arrives in Rockford at 2:30 p.m.,Tuesday, April 6, and speakers will begin
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BBB: Consumer complaints increased by 9.7 percent in 2009

From press release According to an annual report released March 8 by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), consumer complaints to the
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March 19 deadline for City of Rockford Human Services Scholarship Program

From press release The City of Rockford Human Services Department is accepting applications for its 2010 Scholarship Program. Applicants must be
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Rockford Park District joins Alignment Rockford movement

From press release Tuesday, March 9, the Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Alignment Rockford
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Wheat Ridge Ministries donates $35,000 for LSSI’s Prisoner and Family Ministry in Rockford

From press release Wheat Ridge Ministries (WRM), an independent Lutheran charitable organization, recently pledged to contribute $35,000 over a three-year period
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All-Star high school concert March 15 at Coronado

From press release Former Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) Conductor Alison Gaines is one of three guest conductors who will lead
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Park District receives second financial reporting award

From press release At the last meeting of the Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners, Controller Penny Christians presented the GFOA
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Red Cross Haiti earthquake relief exceeds $100 million

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Red Cross announced March 10 it is allocating an additional $24.4 million for Haiti earthquake
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More than $683,000 in fish and wildlife conservation grants awarded to Midwest tribes

From press release The Fish and Wildlife Service, Midwest Region, recently announced funding for four Tribal fish and wildlife conservation projects
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Tea Party Express arrives April 6—Northern IL Tea Party to meet March 18

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Tea Party Express bus arrives in Rockford at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, and speakers begin
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