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Manzullo: $850,000 will help fight crime, create jobs

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) announced Dec. 10 he has secured $850,000 in federal funds for various
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Major financial ratings firm downgrades Illinois

From press release Dec. 8, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Illinois’ general obligation debt from A1 to A2, the ninth downgrade or
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Conservatory construction continues

From press release The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners approved a change order totaling $293,382 to Ringland Johnson Construction Company
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Park District board approves tax levy ordinance

From press release At their Dec. 8 board meeting, Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners approved a 2009 tax levy of
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State Police to conduct roadside safety check in Winnebago County this weekend

From press release PECATONICA, Ill—The Illinois State Police, District 16, will conduct a roadside safety check in Winnebago County during the
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Better Business Bureau reports record online numbers

From press release The numbers tell the story…2 million online hits so far in 2009—a new Better Business Bureau (BBB) record.
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Public schools offer holiday shows—open to public

From press release Anyone looking for some festive seasonal entertainment need look no further than the Rockford public schools, where there
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December 10, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo, Durbin secure $800,000 for job creation, higher education

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced Dec. 9 they have secured
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Governor signs campaign reform law

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed into law a ground-breaking campaign finance bill that imposes Illinois’ first-ever contribution
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Editorial: Sheffield’s credibility shot, Rockford schools deserve better

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer When Dr. Lavonne Sheffield assumed her superintendent post this year, the biggest news surrounding her arrival swirled
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | 8 Comments

District 205: Guilford student injured in altercation

From press release A student at Guilford High School was injured today (Tuesday, Dec. 8) during an altercation in a restroom.
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December 8, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

Where are the River District Holiday lights?

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As several folks have pointed out to The Rock River Times, the city seems to have
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December 8, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

CDC reports drop in flu rates for fifth consecutive week

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Each week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzes information about
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December 4, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Legislation targets illegal firearm possession by gang members

From press release CHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed a bill into law that will require prison time for street gang
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December 4, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Old Time Pottery liquidation sale under way

From press release Murfreesboro, Tenn.—Old Time Pottery, a leading home decorations discount retailer, is conducting a liquidation sale at its Rockford
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December 4, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Better Business Bureau warns of fake H1N1 e-mails

From press release The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of fake H1N1 e-mails from the Centers of Disease Control and
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December 3, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Sheriff’s Department asks for assistance in locating runaway juvenile

From press release Peyton D. Borden, 14 years old, has been missing since Sept. 23, 2009, when he ran away from
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December 3, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

93 seniors make Illinois State Scholars list

From press release Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaVonne Sheffield has announced that 93 seniors from the city’s four traditional public
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December 3, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Manzullo introduces bill to increase tax incentives for manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) introduced legislation to boost the economy and put Americans back to work by accelerating
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December 3, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | 1 Comment

Daxx and Miles Nielsen join Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons on NPR’s World Cafe tonight

From online reports Rockford natives Daxx Nielsen and Miles Nielsen will be featured with Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons on
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

President pledges 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, Manzullo responds

Editor’s note: In an address to the nation Tuesday, Dec. 1, President Barack Obama (D) discussed “the way forward” in
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Machesney Park hosts Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest

From press release The Village of Machesney Park announces its annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest, and encourages residents to bring holiday
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Adler, ComEd challenge students, teachers to ‘Shoot for the Moon’ with essay contest

From press release CHICAGO—ComEd and the Adler Planetarium have announced the fourth annual Shoot for the Moon contest, awarding a grand-prize
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Nov. 24 Winnebago County Board briefs

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Ordinance Winnebago County Board members authorized Nov. 24 the issuance of collateralized single-family mortgage revenue bonds as
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police aim to cut down on ‘Fatal Five’ on U.S. 20 Nov. 25, 27

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—Captain James Winters, Commander of the Illinois State Police District 16, is announcing a new holiday enforcement
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November 24, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Literacy Council 50/50 Raffle to benefit thousands

From press release The Literacy Council is a non-profit organization, founded in 1985, that offers free services to thousands of local
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November 24, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Barbara Olson Center fund-raiser offers vouchers for The Nutcracker

From press release Rockford Dance Company has provided the Barbara Olson Center of Hope with 30 general admission seat vouchers to
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November 24, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Don’t let scareware trick your computer

From press release Computer experts are warning consumers and businesses that scareware is another technique used by hackers to steal personal
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November 23, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Jesse White urges Illinoisans to investigate brokers before investing money

From press release Secretary of State Jesse White urged all Illinoisans to check with the office’s Securities Department before investing with
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November 23, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

FedEx helps Machesney Park customers gear up for busy holiday season

From press release The Machesney Park FedEx Office is offering helpful advice and solutions to help its local customers save time
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November 23, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Four arrests at East High School Nov. 18-19; post a comment sharing your thoughts about the safety of our schools

Editor’s note: The Rock River Times wants to know how you feel about the Nov. 18-19 incidents at Rockford
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | 4 Comments

Plant A Row for the Hungry donates more than 18.6 tons of produce

From press release More than 37,000 pounds of nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables helped to sustain individuals and families that were
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

20th Annual Mayor’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Program Nov. 22

From press release Rockford Interfaith Council presents the 20th Annual Mayor’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Program, with the theme “Coming Together… with Gratitude”
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Public School District 205 opens Truancy Intervention Center

From press release Rockford Public School District 205 Superintendent LaVonne M. Sheffield will be joined by 17th Circuit Court Chief Judge
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

CROP Hunger Walk reaches 85 percent of goal, still taking donations

From press release With only a few weeks left for turning in receipts, the 23d Annual Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Truthout: Army suicide rates hit record, may continue to rise

Yana Kunichoff, Truthout: “Suicides among veterans and soldiers have reached a record high this year and are set to continue
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

State unemployment rate surges to 11 percent in October

From press release CHICAGO—The Illinois seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for October is 11 percent, up 0.5 percent from the previous month and
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

AMCORE announces sale of New Glarus, Belleville branches to Union Bank & Trust

From press release AMCORE Bank, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMCORE Financial, Inc., announced Nov. 19 it has completed the sale
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Parks Chamber holiday parade this Sunday

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The Parks Chamber of Commerce “Light Up the Parks” holiday parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 22. The
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Rockford Police host Alternative Drug Program meeting

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer To commemorate the anniversary of Rockford’s Alternative Drug Program (ADP), the Rockford Police Department will host a
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November 20, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

UPDATED: More fire alarms pulled at East High School, more students arrested

Editor’s note: The following post was updated at 5:50 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Rockford police and fire units
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November 19, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | 2 Comments

More fire alarms pulled at East High School, student arrested for false alarm

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Rockford police and fire units were called to East High School for the second consecutive day today
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November 19, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Police confirm Nov. 18 arrest at East High School, deny ‘riot’ or violence

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer Rockford police Sgt. Mike Spelman confirmed today, Nov. 19, one arrest at East High School Wednesday, Nov.
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November 19, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

FOURTH UPDATE: Police confirm arrest of student at East High School, deny reports of ‘rioting’

Editor’s note: The following report was updated at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. From staff reports Rockford police confirmed Nov. 19 the
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

CherryVale Santa gets tech savvy

From press release Santa Claus is looking forward to the time-honored traditions of visiting with children at CherryVale Mall and receiving
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

USDA statistics confirm escalating hunger crisis in northern Illinois

From press release ST. CHARLES, Ill.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA) reported Nov. 16 that 11.1 percent of
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

County Board member calls on residents to document poor air quality

From press release Winnebago County Board member Paul Gorski is asking residents of southern Winnebago County to report the dates,
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Library invites children to ‘Fun with Charlie and Lola’ Storytime Nov. 21

From press release Rockford Public Library will host a special storytime, “Fun with Charlie and Lola” from 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov.
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

La Voz Latina’s Human Trafficking seminar Nov. 19

From press release State Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-Rockford) will co-host La Voz Latina’s Human Trafficking seminar from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday,
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

Biodiesel trade association supports proposed extension of tax incentive

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) applauded U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) and U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.)
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Happening Now | Comments (0)

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