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Durbin: Improved access to credit for small businesses crucial to job creation

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois small businesses would receive a much-needed lifeline if legislation included in the Senate jobs proposal to improve
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February 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Madigan sues two reverse mortgage brokers for using deceptive marketing to target seniors

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed lawsuits Feb. 8 against two mortgage brokers for using unfair and deceptive
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February 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jefferson announces launch of new ‘Energy Star’ program

From press release State Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-Rockford) announced that a new money-saving federal program called “Energy Star” will become available
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February 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

4-H programs developed to engage more Illinois youth

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Illinois 4-H recently launched two new programs that are creating positive developmental experiences for young people across
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February 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Avenue Q takes Coronado stage March 29

From press release Avenue Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a
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February 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State public health director announces $3.1 million to reduce obesity, smoking

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, announced Illinois is receiving approximately $3.1 million
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February 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo, bipartisan colleagues urge House leaders to protect patents

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—Feb. 2, U.S. Representatives Mike Michaud (D-Maine) and Don Manzullo (R-16) joined with Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) and
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February 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Obama outlines latest in series of new small business proposals

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Barack Obama proposed the expansion of two critical Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs, aimed at
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February 7, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

National unemployment rate drops slightly to 9.7 percent

From press release The unemployment rate fell from 10 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged
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February 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

NASA’s Endeavour set for Feb. 7 launch

From press release Officials meeting at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida Feb. 5 reviewed space shuttle Endeavour’s readiness for flight
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February 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

USDA announces opportunity for business development

From press release OREGON, Ill.—Illinois State Director for Rural Development Colleen Callahan announced Feb. 4 that the federal agency’s funding is
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February 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Broadway producers grant Timber Lake exclusive rights to Chicago the musical

From press release MT. CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse’s (TLP) management team, Artistic Director James Beaudry and General Manager Melissa Mattingly Parsons
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February 6, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

City denounces Barmore flier

From press release City officials are denouncing a one-page flier referencing the officer involved in the Aug. 24, 2009, shooting incident
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February 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Opening reception for Women In Art X 3 show at JustGoods Feb. 6

From press release Marsha Goodheart, Carolyn Repka, Karla Lombardo, and Una Ryan of Women In Art X 3 will be displaying
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February 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police stop 29 vehicles in speed, seat belt enforcement details

From press release During the week of Feb. 1-5, members of the Rockford Police Department participated in both speed and seat
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February 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rasmussen College donates $50,000 to Red Cross for Haiti relief

From press release MINNEAPOLIS—Rasmussen College campuses nationwide—including the Rockford campus—have joined forces to collect donations for Haiti relief. Together, with additional
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February 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

East High teams up with Barnes & Noble for literacy initiative Feb. 6

From press release East High School is hosting a book fair this weekend to raise funds for its school-wide literacy initiative. The
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February 5, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Feb. 6 meeting to address reducing school violence

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer Voices of Rockford will host a “School Violence and Safety Meeting” at Lutheran Church of the Good
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Illinois Supreme Court rules against cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases

From press release Feb. 4, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that capping jury awards for non-economic damages is unconstitutional. The state’s high
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

UPDATED: Fire alarm pulled at Kennedy Middle School, students ‘acting out’ sent home

Editor’s note: The following article was last updated at 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. From staff reports According to a media advisory
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Active Transportation Alliance: Cuts in transit service will have serious implications on those who rely on it most

From Active Transportation Alliance Our economy relies on reliable, affordable and accessible transit options. We call on our leaders to find
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Obama announces steps to boost biofuels, clean coal

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Barack Obama announced Feb. 3 a series of steps his administration is taking as part of
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Carl Cole returns to hometown to celebrate National Black History Month

From press release Professor Carl A. Cole, founder and CEO of 30-years strong, Rockford-based Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions, will
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Freeport Art Museum’s Wine, Cheese & Chocolate fund-raiser Feb. 5

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Freeport Art Museum (FAM) hosts the 18th Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting from 6 to 9
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Freeport’s Winneshiek Players presents The Glass Menagerie

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Winneshiek Players presents The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams. Performance dates are Feb. 5-6 and Feb.
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February 4, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Golden Apple Foundation awards $7,000+ to teachers for classroom projects

From press release Golden Apple Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the following five teachers who received a total
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Park District earns state employee wellness award

From press release The Rockford Park District has earned the No Employee Left Behind (NELB) Award for 2010, one of four
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Freshman orientation meetings set for Feb. 9 and 11

From press release Rockford’s four traditional public high schools will offer eighth-graders two chances to register for classes and become acquainted
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Man who fled to Chicago in Rockford police squad car in custody

From press release Feb. 2, at approximately 12:29 a.m., a member of the Rockford Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle
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February 3, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Follow local primary election results

For local results of the Tuesday, Feb. 2, primary elections, click on the following links: Winnebago County Clerk: http://www.winnebagocountyclerk.com/elections_electionInfo.asp Rockford Board of
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February 2, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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