Hearing aids improve quality of life, empower those with hearing loss

By Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics is helping Rockford residents with hearing loss regain their quality
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Beloit Regional Hospice celebrates 30 years June 22

• Event begins at 6 p.m. at Music at Harry’s Place at Riverside Park, 1160 Riverside Drive, Beloit, Wis. Staff Report BELOIT,
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

RVC offering Bridge to Healthcare

Staff Report Rock Valley College Adult Education has partnered with Northwest Illinois Healthcare Collaborative to offer Bridge to Healthcare, an
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

YMCA introduces new youth fitness services

Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley has introduced new youth fitness services to kick off the start of summer.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Heat exhaustion: Keep your pets cool

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University As we welcome the joys of summer, we have to greet the heat.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

4-H Camp slots still available — change your child’s life this summer!

Online Staff Report Do you want your child to make a transformation this summer into the young adult that you
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Beloit Adult Grief Support Group meets June 9

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Regional Hospice will host a single-day adult grief support group June 9 in recognition of
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

KB Benefit Tough Run and Leisure Hike pre-registration through June 9

Online Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — The June 30 KB (Kick Butt) Benefit at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican expands cancer care services in Boone County

Online Staff Report Beginning Thursday, June 7, medical and radiation oncology consultations will be offered at SwedishAmerican Medical Center/Belvidere’s specialty center,
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Illinois Center of Excellence celebrates June 7 opening

Online Staff Report The Board of Directors for the Illinois Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Justice will celebrate its
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Aurora hosts Illinois Paddlesports Festival June 9-10

Online Staff Report AURORA, Ill. — The Illinois Paddling Council (IPC) has announced it will sponsor the fourth annual “Illinois Paddlesports
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Upper Mississippi River Initiative offers June 6-9 activities

From Upper Mississippi River Initiative MOVE! Geocaching at Coon Rapids Dam 10360 West River Road, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Visit area farms during June 10 Openfields Farm Tour

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with area farmers and local foods producers to offer the Fourth Annual
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Variety, challenge and fun! Summer fitness tips from Cirque du Soleil

Editor’s note: JP Viens will appear in the Spanish webs act when Quidam comes to Rockford’s BMO Harris Bank
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Find new things and buy local at area farmers’ markets

By Shauna Ubersox Staff Writer As the weather grows increasingly warmer, farmers’ markets around the greater Rockford area are setting up shop
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Farmers' Markets> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Noted Rush University Medical Center social worker to speak at 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Conference

Staff Report Susan Frick, MSW, of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago will be the keynote speaker at the
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Help Atwood Park on Saturdays

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center in Seth B. Atwood Park welcomes help from citizens to maintain and preserve
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Emerald ash borer is on the move

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Infestations of
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Tribute to ‘Professor Bass’ fund-raiser set for June 14

Staff Report Babe Winkelman’s Tribute to “Professor Bass” (the late David F. Johnson) fund-raiser and fish fry buffet will be
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

West Nile virus season off to early start; tips to stay safe

Staff Report The onset of the unseasonably warm weather this spring may have resulted in the recent confirmation of West Nile
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

National plan aims to break down asthma disparities

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. federal agencies unveiled the Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Sassy Cow’s ‘A Day in the Life on the Dairy’ June 23

Staff Report COLUMBUS, Wis. — When you hear “America’s Dairyland” or “cheeseheads” — these words are synonymous with Wisconsin and illustrate
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Park District provides update on proposed multi-use trails

Online Staff Report At the May 22 Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners meeting, the board received an update about a
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

‘Tour De Marsh’ at Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin June 2

Online Staff Report HORICON, Wis. — Horicon Marsh in Dodge County, Wisconsin, offers “Tour De Marsh” from 9 a.m. to 3
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Rock County Cancer Coalition to hold Walk for Hope June 1 in Janesville, Wis.

Staff Report The Rock County Cancer Coalition will hold their first Walk for Hope from 5-9 p.m., Friday, June 1,
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

June is Dairy Month: Consumers win with dairy products

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Consumers have reason to
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Wild West Weekend at Summerfield Zoo

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Wild West Weekend at Summerfield Zoo! El Gato, the dancing horse, is back by popular
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: It’s yoga — what do you expect?

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Yoga is a vast and amazing subject. No matter what you might look for from yoga,
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Composting Science and Strategies at U of I

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites horse owners, livestock producers, market gardeners and landscapers to attend
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Registration under way for Park District’s aquatics lessons, programs

Staff Report Registration is under way for Rockford Park District Learn to Swim classes for children ages 6 months to 17
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Sixth Annual Boone County Ride for Hunger June 2

Staff Report The Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry will host their 6th Annual Boone County Ride for Hunger on June 2.
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

New state health director visits Rockford, shares public health goals

Online Staff Report Newly appointed Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck shared his vision for the
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May 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

BREAST Yard Sale in Town May 26-June 17 in Oregon, Ill.

By Karen Virnoche OREGON, Ill. — The annual BREAST Yard Sale in Town hit a milestone last year. To date,
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful partners with Camera Craft for the annual Nature Photography contest seminars

Staff Report Loves Park, Ill. — Camera Craft offers two photography seminars in May in support of the Keep
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Travel a ‘greener’ way (or maybe with just less hassle?)

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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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Blood Center offers Hot Dog Wednesdays, Ice Cold Slushies

Staff Report Beginning Wednesday, May 30, and running through Wednesday, Aug. 29, Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will feature “Hot
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Rockton farmers’ market runs May 23-Oct. 31

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Rockton Chamber of Commerce and Rockton United Methodist Church will offer a farmers’ market from 4-7
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Breast-fed babies’ gut microbes contribute to healthy immune systems

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A new multi-university study
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Great recession reflux amounts to more hunger among seniors

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — A new study
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Charter Fitness offers free gym pass to military on short-term leave

Staff Report CHICAGO — Charter Fitness, with a location at 5825 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, is giving a free gym pass
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Memorial weekend cookout to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

Staff Report DIXON, Ill. — Individuals can enjoy grilled sandwiches over the holiday weekend and support a charitable organization at a
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

How to determine if your tree has Emerald Ash Borer

By Susan Jongeneel Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

‘Animal Mania’ event at Lockwood Park May 19

Staff Report Rockford Park District will host “Animal Mania” at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican hosts SAM’s Safety Fair May 19

Staff Report The second annual SAM’s Safety Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 19, on the
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center open house May 20

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — The Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center (Dhamma Pakasa) invites Rockford-area residents to its ninth annual open house
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Park District offers guided trail tours at Lockwood, Page parks

Staff Report Enjoy traveling along scenic trails through Rockford Park District’s Lockwood and Page parks without riding a horse! Guided trail
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Study sheds light on importance of human breast milk ingredient

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A new University of
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

FitMe Wellness partners with Hazzard Free Farm

Staff Report FitMe Wellness has unveiled its latest program geared toward the improved health and wellness of the Rockford community. Starting
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Wild Ones to host program on beneficial and invasive insects

Staff Report Wild Ones — Rock River Valley Chapter, will host Dr. Phil Nixon, a University of Illinois educator specializing
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: GMOs: The untold risks in our food

By Brenda Richter Grocery stores offer more than 40,000 products, the majority of which are processed foods. According to the
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | 1 Comment


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