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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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