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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Unity Business Luncheon Feb. 5 at JT’s Bourbon Street Grille

From flier In celebration of Black History Month, Salsa Business Network has partnered with Rockford-area prestigious networking organizations for a Unity
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Free women’s self-improvement workshop retreat Feb. 5

From press release Dianna Cole will be presenting a special “It’s ALL in Me” women’s workshop retreat from 6-8 p.m., Friday,
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Rockford Noon Lions celebrate 90 years of service

From press release The Rockford Noon Lions Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary Feb. 3 at noon at the Machine Shed
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Cheap Trick goes ‘green’ for Super Bowl commercial

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While no Bears, Packers or Vikings will play in this Sunday’s (Feb. 7)  Super Bowl between
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Letter on Rockton’s big utilities vote tonight (Feb. 1)

Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to The Rock River Times, and the Rockton Village Board of Trustees will
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Democratic Party election night watch party at Olive Kitchen and Cocktails Feb. 2

From press release The Winnebago County Democratic Party will hold its primary election night watch party starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday,
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Midwest Dental offers free dental care to underprivileged children Feb. 5

From press release Dr. Jamie Milos and her staff at Midwest Dental will provide free dental care to underprivileged children Friday,
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IDNR plans for more fish stocking in Rock River

From press release STERLING, Ill.—The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is developing plans to stock flathead catfish and channel catfish
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Quinn, Durbin announce plans for high-speed passenger rail investment

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D) kicked off a series of announcements in
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Illinois joins Justice Department, other states in antitrust case against Dean Foods

From press release CHICAGO—Illlinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) joined in filing a federal lawsuit Jan. 22 that challenges last year’s
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Governor announces free tax preparation assistance for working families

From press release MARION, Ill.—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced Jan. 21 partnerships that will give Illinois’ working families access to
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Rockford metropolitan area loses 3,100 jobs since December 2008

From press release In December 2009, unemployment rates were above previous-year levels in all 12 metro areas for the 31st consecutive
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Governor announces funding for NIU’s Cole Hall construction, Stevens Building renovations

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced Jan. 27 that Northern Illinois University (NIU) will get $8 million
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IDNR announces $17 million in grants for parks, open space

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced $16.9 million in grants for 49 park development
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Madigan joins federal government in proposed remedies for Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) joined the federal government and 16 other state Attorneys General in a
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Civic Federation examines state’s financial problems

From press release Illinois’ respected Civic Federation released a report compiled by the organization’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability that highlighted
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Census Bureau hiring; BBB offers tips for applying

From press release The national unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent, but the good news is that the upcoming 2010
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Board members, some grudgingly, approve back pay for Gardner

• News and notes from the Jan. 28 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Winnebago County Board voted
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Danica unveils NASCAR Nationwide schedule—Daytona a possibility

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Former Roscoe resident Danica Patrick, who in 2008 became the first woman to win an IndyCar
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Mayor Morrissey, Chairman Christiansen file reports of campaign contributions

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) and Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) filed their respective semiannual
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