Pecatonica River Water Trail gains national recognition

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — The Pecatonica River Water Trail in Pecatonica, Ill., has been recognized by U.S. Secretary of the
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Openfields Local Foods Dinner Aug. 13 at Social in Rockford

Staff Report Chefs have a long list of responsibilities that include food preparation, menu planning and pricing, establishing contact with vendors,
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Science of Composting Workshop set for Aug. 11

Staff Report Owners of horses and small livestock will benefit from attending a workshop on best management practices for
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Matthew’s Miracle Network’s annual dinner, silent auction Aug. 11

Staff Report Matthew’s Miracle Network is organizing its second annual fund-raising dinner and auction to promote and support childhood cancer research.
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Group Hope depression bipolar meetings expand to serve more areas

Staff Report The Mental Health Association of Rock River Valley presents its Group Hope validation, understanding and discussion meetings to
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican receives chest pain accreditation

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Hospital has received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), an international not-for-profit
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

U of I Extension offers Illinois Drought Resources site

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension has announced the establishment of an Illinois Drought Resources website. The site has been created
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Crusader Community Health receives $40,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Online Staff Report Crusader Community Health announced Aug. 2 it has received a $40,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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August 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Hand-n-Hand Child Care Center open house set for Aug. 7

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — The Harlem Community Center (HCC) Hand-n-Hand Child Care Center will hold an open house
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

4-H projects to be showcased at Ogle County Fair

Online Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — Approximately 800 4-H project exhibits and 750 project animals will be showcased by Ogle County’s
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Saint Anthony seeks dogs, owners for animal assisted therapy program

Online Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is recruiting social, well-mannered, predictable dogs for its Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program.
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Excessive heat, drought taking toll on fish populations

By University of Illinois Extension serving Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties Many people are starting to report massive fish kills around
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: The power of eating raw foods

  By Brenda Richter One of the keys to achieving ideal health is within your diet and the amount of raw foods
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | 1 Comment

Local man to walk in event for Over the Rainbow

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor C.J. Campbell is a Rockford resident with cerebral palsy who will be making a personal contribution Aug.
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Wildlife encounters on the rise

Staff Report We are hearing more and more about the rise in wildlife encounters in many states. When the economy was
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Life is a Highway Memorial Ride part Deuce

Staff Report June 27, 2011, 10-year-old Mason Frickman passed away unexpectedly and is missed very much by his parents, who
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Some are new, some are old: Household tips

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Angelic Organics’ Peak Harvest Farm Dinner Aug. 11

• Event to feature Angelic Organic’s work in Rockford Staff Report CHICAGO — Tickets are available for Angelic Organics Learning Center’s Fifth
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Beloit Regional Hospice hosts volunteer training; Aug. 3 deadline

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Join the growing team of more than 100 active volunteers for Beloit Regional Hospice from
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Most Beautiful Eyes Contest for kids offers $10,000 scholarship

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — The 2012 Most Beautiful Eyes Contest from Prevent Blindness America is under way. The national contest
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

July 29 Let it Roll Poker Run benefits RAMP’s Freeport office

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Let it Roll Poker Run to benefit RAMP Sunday, July 29, is a poker run
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Local Fifth Third Bank locations offer free mammogram events July 28

Online Staff Report Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) and A Silver Lining Foundation will offer free mammogram events at three Rockford Fifth
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Benefits of rain barrels explored at July 31 workshop

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension will offer a hands-on rain barrel workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Health Department offers back-to-school health clinic Aug. 1

Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will host its third annual back-to-school health clinic, “Grand Slam for Good Health,” from
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Yoga Olympics not a good idea

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio The Olympics are upon us, and we are ready to be amazed and inspired by athletes
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Scout project helps Sand Ridge Prairie

  Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — For his project, which will earn him the rank of Eagle Scout, Chris Kettwich of Oregon,
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Community garden workshop set for July 27

Staff Report Would you like to grow your own vegetable garden but don’t have the space? Does your community have
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Dietary fiber alters gut bacteria, supports gastrointestinal health

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A University of Illinois
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Healthy foods: The affordable choice at America’s farmers’ markets

By Kevin Concannon USDA Undersecretary Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Raising a difficult child

By Eileen Wacker I strive to be a great parent. I have moments of glory and others of massive doubt and
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival to be held July 21

Online Staff Report Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host a Butterfly Festival from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, July 21. Join them for
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

New Tdap vaccination requirements for students entering 6th and 9th grades

Staff Report The Boone County Health Department is reminding parents that beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, all students will be
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Tips for keeping seniors safe during heat wave

Online Staff Report Nobody likes extreme and prolonged heat, but such conditions can be deadly for older adults. That’s why senior
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: New uses for everyday things

By Jan Herbert Rockford Park District Whether you were “green” before the color was fashionable or whether you’re just ready to find
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Paddling News: The price of popularity

By Tom Lindblade Illinois Paddling Council President Kayaking has grown to number nearly 8 million regular active participants in the U.S. alone,
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Help make wishes come true — become a wish granter!

Staff Report Have you ever envisioned granting a wish? More than 10,000 children across Illinois have experienced the magic of a
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Army Corps of Engineers releases fishing reports

Staff Report CHICAGO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released two reports July 5, the “Treaty Rights and Subsistence Fishing
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Grief Center to hold creative coping group for kids; deadline July 23

Staff Report The Grief Center at Northern Illinois Hospice will host 90-minute sessions using play-based therapy and other creative coping techniques
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican advises parents on communication disorders

Staff Report Although more than 5 million children in the United States have speech, language and hearing disorders, parents are often
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Best In Paradise raises $15,000 for Food Bank

Staff Report Planned, managed and attended by Rockford residents to help their neighbors in need, this year’s Seventh Annual The Best
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican clinics receive quality recognition

Staff Report All of SwedishAmerican Medical Group’s primary care clinics have received prestigious Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from the
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Skin Cancer Foundation offers sun safety tips for kids

Staff Report NEW YORK — With summer under way, children will spend more time outdoors, in back yards and at parks,
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Health Department reports first probable case of measles since prior to 1994

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is investigating a probable case of measles. The investigation has found a
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Local News | Comments (0)

U of I Extension helps attract good insects to your garden

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension will be offering a low-cost, one-hour program about attracting beneficial insects to your garden.
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Save money on your water bill with a rain barrel

Online Staff Report As these dry summer conditions continue to brown our lawns and wither our garden plants, the need
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Master Gardeners at John Deere Historic Site

Online Staff Report University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Master Gardener Larry Ermey will present “Square Foot Gardening” from 10-11
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

KX Evolution offers ‘A Fitness Movement’ July 14

Online Staff Report Local residents Oscar G. Castillo and Eduardo Camargo recently formed KX Evolution, Inc., a company designed to offer
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | 1 Comment

Journey of Hope cyclists in Rockford July 14

Online Staff Report Saturday, July 14, James Fliss, Peter Bassick, William Baker, and Christopher Kavanugh, all brothers of Pi Kappa Phi
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

New committee members needed for Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Online Staff Report New committee members still are needed to help plan the 18th Annual Rock River Walk To End
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Residents have exceptional parks and services at reasonable cost

Staff Report The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners received an annual report regarding parks and recreational facilities, services and programs
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)


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