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Angelic Organics purchases 70-acre Kinnikinnick Fields

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — Angelic Organics Learning Center in Caledonia, Ill., has purchased the 70-acre Kinnikinnick Fields. The Learning Center
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Losing weight is hard, keeping it off is harder

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — If you think everything
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Rockford Memorial Hospital to unveil renovated Mother-Baby Unit April 24

Online Staff Report A grand-opening celebration for the Mother-Baby Unit at Rockford Memorial Hospital will begin at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, April
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April 23, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Junior League offers Kids in the Kitchen April 21 at Discovery Center

Online Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford, Inc., and the Discovery Center Museum will partner to offer Kids in the
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April 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Free nature programs at Atwood Park

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center invites all ages to experience “In the Outdoors,” a series of free
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican receives state approval to construct new cancer center

Online Staff Report April 17, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved SwedishAmerican Health System’s plans to build and
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Guest Column: A better solution to controlling CWD in deer

By William O’Leary Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease found in deer and elk similar to mad
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rockford Walk MS at Klehm Arboretum May 6

Staff Report Each year, the National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter (GIC), hosts Walk MS to raise funds for multiple sclerosis
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: FDA requests antibiotic-free meat, poultry

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that meat and poultry producers cease giving antibiotics
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Open house at P.A. Peterson April 28

Staff Report P.A. Peterson Center for Health, a program of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, presents “It’s All About You”
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The neuroscience of humor and education: A focus at AATH Conference

Staff Report What kind of impact does humor have on learning? Educators who are interested in cognitive science research including
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

‘Land of Smiles’ program teaches Rockford students to keep teeth healthy

Staff Report Rockford kindergarten through third-grade students will brush up on their dental health habits as they watch the heroic Tooth
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Professional Hearing & Audiology celebrates 60 years

Staff Report Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics is offering courtesy hearing examinations through April 30 in honor of its 60th anniversary. The
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center to host annual banquet

• Annual fund-raising banquet will be Friday, April 20, at Giovanni’s Restaurant Staff Report Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center (RAPCC) will
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Hospice and Grief Center to host veterans benefits seminar

Staff Report Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center will be hosting a seminar Wednesday, April 25, about veterans’ end-of-life care
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Tips to prevent baseball, softball injuries

By Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation WEST ORANGE, N.J. — From Little League to the Major League and at all levels in
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Study: Lose body weight before gaining baby weight

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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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Starved Rock concessionaire: Admission fee for state parks would be devastating economically

By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge UTICA, Ill. — Keeping Illinois parks open to the public and free of
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April 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Regional News | 1 Comment

National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16

Online Staff Report Living will, advance directive, power of attorney … these terms can be confusing, but it is so
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Beloit Regional Hospice to assist with advance directives April 16

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Does someone you trust know what your wishes are if you have a healthcare
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Taking small steps each day can improve your health

Online Staff Report Public health is about helping people stay healthy. The Winnebago County Department of Public Health protects and improves
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Bald eagle to be released at Starved Rock State Park April 14 after rehab

Online Staff Report Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m., Karen Herdklotz of Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will release an
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Fund-raiser April 15 for baby recovering from surgery

Staff Report Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 5980 E. State St., is partnering with the Lyle Love Fundraising Committee, composed of
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

One million Americans tell FDA: We want to know what’s in our food

Staff Report The Just Label It (JLI) Campaign announced that 1 million Americans have signed a petition telling the Food
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

The end of bees?

By Corinne Ball Change.org Here’s the buzz: American honey bees are disappearing at an alarming rate, and the government knows why. Scientists
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Women must take steps to help avoid vision loss

By Prevent Blindness America CHICAGO — Every year, more women than men are diagnosed with eye diseases and conditions such as
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

April 19 program at Burpee to explore native woodland plants for shady areas

Staff Report Wild Ones Natural Landscapers will host a native plant expert at their next meeting. Daniel Boehlke will present a
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Free EKG screens for high school students

• Young Hearts for Life EKG program 2012 Staff Report Sadly, we have all heard stories and read articles about teens,
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Winnebago County 73rd out of 102 Illinois counties in overall health

Staff Report Winnebago County’s overall health rankings remained about the same as last year with health outcomes in the third quartile
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Domestic Violence Community Forum at Rockford Rescue Mission April 11

Online Staff Report Members of the Rockford faith community — and agencies, organizations and individuals that want to learn more about
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April 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Schnucks shoppers invited to vote for their favorite produce manager

Online Staff Report April 8-May 5, all Schnucks, Logli and Hilander shoppers are invited to stop by their local produce department
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April 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Winnebago County ranks 73rd out of 102 Illinois counties in overall health

Online Staff Report Winnebago County’s overall health rankings remained about the same as last year with health outcomes in the third
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Cartridge World’s recycling programs help planet, local organizations

Staff Report This month, Cartridge World — Rockford encourages the Rockford community to “refill” their commitment to Earth Day, April 22.
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Barred owl released into wild following recuperation

By Carole Linne Candy Ridlebauer of Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education released a barred owl into the wild
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Secretary of State urges Illinoisans to join organ, tissue donor registry

Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White urged all Illinoisans to join the state’s organ and tissue donor registry, following
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

It’s open — the Vermilion River dam

By Tom Lindblade I visited the opening ceremony for the Vermilion today. All of the local officials and a number of
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Former Chicago Bear promotes recovery in visit to Rosecrance

By Judy Emerson Director of Communications, Rosecrance Health Network “L.A. Mike” Richardson, a defensive back with the 1985 Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears,
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

NIU researchers find link between 9-1-1 dispatchers, PTSD

By Tom Parisi NIU Media and Public Relations DEKALB, Ill. — Homicides, suicides, domestic violence, car crashes. For most people, it’s the
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

RAW Energy: How raw foods can improve your health

By Brenda Richter Everyone knows it’s healthy to eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day. That isn’t a new concept. The
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives> Raw Energy | 2 Comments

Earth Hour March 31 encourages ‘lights out’ from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in support of environment

Online Staff Report Earth Hour is a global initiative that invites individuals, businesses, governments and communities to turn off their lights
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March 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Bickford House starts monthly Family Support Group April 4

Online Staff Report Bickford House. 960 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, will hold its first Family Support Group at 6 p.m.,
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March 29, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Adults to get self-defense classes from Elite Defense Systems

Online Staff Report Elite Defense Systems (EDS) is scheduled to hold a 7-8 p.m. adults’ self-defense class April 3-24 through Rock
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March 29, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Jeet Kune Do masters featured at JKD Summit Seminar March 30-April 1

Online Staff Report Bruce Lee enthusiasts and those who follow his self-defense system, Jeet Kune Do (JKD), will be treated to
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March 29, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

New Path and Trail Map unveiled

Staff Report Rockford Park District and the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) have unveiled a new Path and Trail Map
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

March 29, April 19 meetings to explore creation of paddling club

Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — The Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation (FPRF) will host informational meetings about starting a canoe
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: DNR needs new approach to CWD in deer

By David Wiehle Note: This is the first in a series of articles about CWD. This info is from “Illinois
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Federal agencies release first interim report on Asian carp environmental DNA results interpretation

Staff Report CHICAGO — Members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) released March 15 the first interim report of
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Sorry, folks, yoga is NOT a tantric sex cult

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio In the wake of news about the sexual exploits and financial mismanagement committed by the founder
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | 1 Comment

1st Step Chiropractic: How Harvey (and Bob) regained hearing …

Dr. Philip Schalow This is the story of two men out of many people who have regained function in an area
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in 1st Step Chiropractic> Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Dr. Julia’s Inn: HCG: A protocol to help lose weight

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I know that summer is upon us, for all the
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

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