Tube Talk: Conan signs $32.5 million exit deal, his final Tonight Show likely Jan. 22

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer When NBC announced they were canceling Jay Leno’s abysmal nightly primetime series and giving him a half-hour
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now> Tube Talk | 1 Comment

Keith Country Day School hosts Information Fair Jan. 23

From press release Recognized as one of the top college-preparatory schools in northern Illinois, Keith Country Day School will host its
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Hope for Haiti Now’ telethon airs Friday, Jan. 22

From online reports “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,” a fund-raising telethon hosted by George Clooney, will
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood and Marrow Drive Jan. 23 at Rockford College

From press release State Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-Rockford) will recognize National Blood Donor Month by supporting the 10th annual Rock &
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Rockford police arrest 10 in prostitution operation

From press release Jan. 17, members of the Rockford Police Department M3 Street Team conducted a prostitution operation within the city
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Goodwill can help you get the refund you deserve this year

From press release Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is expanding. Join them as they embark on a new endeavor, making tax
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Roland Poska’s art and philosophy

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Monday, Jan. 18, Roland Poska displayed his lithographic prints at the Sullivan Theatre on North Main Street
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

UPDATED: Rockton gas main break repaired

Latest update: posted at 12:47 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21 From press release The gas line break in the 100 block of West
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January 21, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Chris Proctor performs at JustGoods Jan. 23

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will host Chris Proctor this weekend. Not only can you see him
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Despite a sure bet, aldermen delay vote on video gambling

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Rockford City Council delayed a vote Jan. 19 regarding whether the city would opt out
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January 20, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

::nutRAGEOUS:: art opening at Brio Jan. 20

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer Genevieve Borich, Iowa native and current Rockford resident, is allergic to nuts, which makes the title of
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January 19, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Art Museum unveils Rockford Midwestern Jan. 22; free public opening Jan. 23

From press release Juried by Milwaukee gallery owner Tory Folliard, Rockford Art Museum’s 2010 Rockford Midwestern marks the 71st presentation of
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January 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Plug-in hybrids: Smart strategies for reducing pollution—why location and charging time matter

From press release Join the Environmental Law and Policy Center at 10 a.m., Jan. 20, for a special Webinar briefing featuring
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January 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

General Assembly Scholarship applications available

From press release SYCAMORE, Ill.—Applications for General Assembly Scholarships are available at State Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski’s (R-35) district offices in
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January 17, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Study shows national debt load on future generations

From press release “Taking steps soon to stabilize the nation’s fiscal future will be far less costly and difficult than acting
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January 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

New election Web site launches for voters in Illinois

From press release eVoter, the first Web site where voters, candidates and endorsing organizations connect, has launched in Illinois ahead of
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January 16, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jan. 16 event to help families plan for spring/summer activities

From press release Zimbrick Saturn of Rockford, First Northern Credit Union, Maverick Media and various local organizations are teaming up to
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Local chapter of Red Cross open Saturday, Monday to assist with Haiti relief efforts

From press release As a result of the outpouring of support from the community regarding the earthquake in Haiti, the Rock
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

At least 40 teams compete in East High’s cheer invitational

From press release East High School hosts the sixth annual Rockford Cheer Invitational, an ICCA competition expected to draw 40
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

What’s happening this weekend, Jan. 15-17

Following is a sampling of this weekend’s events from The Rock River Times’ entertainment calendars, broken down by day. For
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State Rep. Jefferson to keynote MLK Day of Service Celebration Jan. 18

From press release State Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-Rockford) will be the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State Rep. Winters honors fallen CIA agent from Rockford

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—State Rep. Dave Winters (R-Rockford) passed House Resolution 826, mourning the death of Elizabeth C. Hanson, a
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Citizens meet to discuss violence in schools

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer More than 30 concerned citizens gathered at Third Presbyterian Church Jan. 14 to discuss the prevalence of
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January 15, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Gambino to Gardner: Pay your fine

• News and notes from the Jan. 14 Winnebago County Board meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer During the Winnebago County Board’s
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, to address violence in schools

From press release A meeting to discuss how to curb violence in schools is scheduled for 6 p.m., tonight, Thursday, Jan.
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

American Red Cross pledges $10 million to assist communities impacted by earthquake in Haiti

From press release The American Red Cross has pledged $10 million to assist communities impacted by the Jan. 12 earthquake in
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

BBB offers advice on Haitian earthquake donations

From press release As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti Jan. 12, many
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo signs petition for open health care talks

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) joined many of his colleagues in signing H.R. 847, which would require
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Winnebago County selected to receive $303,109 for emergency food, shelter

From press release Winnebago County has been selected to receive a Phase 28 award of $303,109 from the Emergency Food and
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

IHSA schools shooting free throws to help military families, cancer patients

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and its member schools are teaming up with The Charity Stripe
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health offers ‘Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks’

From press release To help people shed unwanted pounds, the OSF St. Anthony Center for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness is
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Youth to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18

From press release Area youth will join together to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday,
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January 14, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Tilted Kilt unveils plans for grand-opening week

From press release Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, inside the Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center in Rockford at
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Park District Board reviews Foundation’s strategic plan

From press release At the Jan. 12 Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners reviewed and confirmed priorities for the
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January 13, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Conan O’Brien snubs offer to follow Leno

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Conan O’Brien says he won’t go along with NBC’s plans to move The Tonight Show to
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January 12, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Keith student to raise money and awareness for cancer research

From press release It is unfortunate, but cancer is a universal connector. Everyone has a story of how cancer affected their
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January 12, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Auburn grad, three-time Grammy winner Michelle Williams chats with students

From press release Auburn High School alumnus Michelle Williams talked with students about her music industry career and the value of
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January 12, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police make three arrests in separate cases involving fatalities between 2005 and 2009

From press releases The Rockford Police Department has made three arrests in cases involving fatalities dating from 2005 to 2009. The
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January 12, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Library layoffs begin

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The Rockford Public Library began the first of an expected 30 layoffs Jan. 11 amid a
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January 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State of Illinois files amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court in support of handgun ban

From press release Chicago—Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, Jan. 6,
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January 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Citizen Service Above Self Honors nominations due by Feb. 12

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Roland W. Burris (D-Ill.) and The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation announced they are accepting
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January 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Public Schools in search of ‘Warm Coats, Warm Hearts’

From press release Extremely cold weather calls for swift action. In an effort to keep students warm, Rockford Public Schools urges
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January 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Kindergarten enrollment begins at Student Assignment Center

From press release Parents of students who turn 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2010, may enroll them for kindergarten starting
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January 11, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

What’s happening this weekend

Following is a sampling of this weekend’s events from The Rock River Times’ Vibe Entertainment calendars, broken down by day.
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

‘Last call’ for Tommy Swilligan’s Pub

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer Today (Jan. 8) will be the last day of business for Tommy Swilligan’s Pub, 200 N. Church
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

January ‘Newsbits’ from Illinois DNR

From press release Late-winter deer hunt: Permits are still available for the 2009-2010 Illinois Late-Winter Antlerless Deer Hunting Season from DNR
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

85,000 jobs lost in December; job increases reported in temp services, health care

From press release Nonfarm payroll employment edged down 85,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 10 percent,
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State sells $3.466 billion in bonds to fund employee pensions

From press release CHICAGO—The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget of the State of Illinois announced Jan. 7 the successful sale
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Illinois’ fiscal woes result in negative watch from Fitch Ratings

From press release All three major credit rating agencies have now warned Illinois to get its financial house in order. A report
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Governor draws fire for release of non-violent inmates

From press release Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) continues to come under fire as some look for more details about his
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January 8, 2010 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment


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