‘The Natural History of Coffee’ to be explored at Midwest Museum of Natural History March 15

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Eugene Powers, owner of DeKalb’s South Street Coffee, will present “The Natural History of Coffee” from
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Elite Defense Systems to host anti-bullying course at Rock Valley

Staff Report Elite Defense Systems (EDS) has partnered with Rock Valley College (RVC) for a series of targeted self-defense classes that
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Friends of the Hennepin Canal to host Capital Campaign Gala

Staff Report Henry County, Ill. — Friday, March 23, Renaissance Hennepin, a project of the non-profit Friends of the Hennepin Canal,
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Tips to help keep you safe during dangerous spring weather

By American Medical Response GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — American Medical Response (AMR) is committed to injury prevention. As spring approaches, AMR
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Quit-smoking classes begin March 14 at health department

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will begin a new series of 90-minute classes to help people stop smoking
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March 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

Alzheimer’s Association to host Fourth Annual Trivia Night March 10 in Dixon

Online Staff Report Bring your friends and family and test your level of trivia knowledge in eight subject areas while
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March 9, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: No GMO in organic

By Brenda Richter Originally, all foods were “organic” or grown without pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other manmade chemicals. Large-scale and
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | Comments (0)

New National Water Trails System to promote healthy, accessible rivers

Note from Rock River Trail Coordinator Greg Farnham: “The following appears to be very relevant and welcome news for our
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

New infant formula ingredients boost babies’ immunity by feeding their gut bacteria

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Adding prebiotic ingredients to
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Connection exists between Alzheimer’s disease, hearing health

By Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics According to a study published in the Archives of Neurology*, older adults with hearing loss
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: A tribute to Hannah

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine If you have ever been to my office, you know Hannah, my
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Rockford Memorial named ‘Best Regional Hospital’

Staff Report Rockford Memorial Hospital is the only local hospital to be named by national news magazine U.S. News & World
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican clinics receive quality recognition

Staff Report Four SwedishAmerican Medical Group clinics have received prestigious Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from the National Committee for
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Health department warns of increase in norovirus illnesses, offers prevention tips

Online Staff Report During the winter months of January through April, an increase of norvirus illness is a common occurrence, according
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute of America program about early pipe-making in Illinois during Middle Woodland Period — part 2

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor This is the second part of the lecture delivered to the Archaeological Institute of America,
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Doctor shortage in Illinois will blunt health reform’s effect

By Steve Jacob The new health reform law is expected to create 32 million more insured Americans, according to the
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Learning meditation

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Yoga students often ask me about meditation — whether I teach it or where they can
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Huge dairies expanding in Wisconsin

From HOMES Helping Others Maintain Environmental Standards Editor’s note: The following column appeared as a paid advertisement in the Galena Gazette. COLOMA, Wis.
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 4 Comments

Polar Plungers wanted to jump into Olson Lake March 3

Staff Report Be a fan of brrr-avery! Support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into the waters of Olson Lake at noon,
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Life Center Food Pantry fed 29,884 people in 44 days

Staff Report “In only 44 days during 2011, Life Center Food Pantry fed nearly 30,000 nutritionally neglected men, women and children
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pearson to give away furnace, air conditioner at March 2-4 Rockford Home Show

Online Staff Report Pearson, the plumbing, heating and pest control company, will be giving away three large prizes to increase the
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February 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Survey shows Tooth Fairy feeling economic crunch

By Delta Dental NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The average gift from the Tooth Fairy dropped to $2.10 last year, but she’s still
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February 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Heart health is not just for Valentine’s Day

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine It is well documented that omega 3s are beneficial for your
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Straight Shootin’: Illinois gun registration a bad idea, Rahm

By Eric R. Sonnenberg Thursday, Feb. 9, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) announced plans to call for an Illinois gun
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Guest Column: FHN Memorial Hospital provides cutting-edge breast imaging technology

By Dr. Martin A. Urban Nearly 40 percent of women age 40 and older do not adhere to the American Cancer
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Courage, politics and creativity!

By Tom Lindblade President Illinois Paddling Council Courage, politics, and creativity are three terms we have not heard in the same sentence
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Baby, it’s cold outside (so don’t start a fire)

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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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Rosecrance, Crusader partner for behavioral health

Staff Report A new partnership between Rosecrance and Crusader Community Health signals important progress toward integrating behavioral health and primary care
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Van Matre HealthSouth receives distinguished award

Staff Report Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital has been honored for its clinical excellence among HealthSouth’s network of rehabilitation hospitals.
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Roland Olson Forest Preserve Master Plan focus of Feb. 21 Forest Preserve District neighborhood meeting

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Roland Olson Forest Preserve
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February 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

‘Greenland Ice on the Scales: the Geologic Perspective’ at Burpee Feb. 19

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History will present “Greenland Ice on the Scales: The Geologic Perspective” at 2
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February 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Chiropractor to discuss Alexander Technique Feb. 18

Staff Report Local chiropractor Dr. Philip Schalow will lead a workshop about the F.M. Alexander Technique Saturday, Feb. 18. Dr. Schalow
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in 1st Step Chiropractic> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Grand Opening and Open House Feb. 18 at Four Corners Wellness Center

Staff Report KP Counseling, Inc., has provided mental health counseling services to the stateline area for the past 11 years, and
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute of America program about early pipe-making in Illinois during Middle Woodland Period — part 1

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Archaeological Institute of America, Rockford Society, as part of its lecture series, hosted Dr.
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

OSF Center for Health offers ‘Water Walking’ program

Staff Report The OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health Fitness offers an individualized “Water Walking” program in which participants use
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Study shows screening for supine leg length inequality a reliable procedure

Staff Report Examination for the supine leg-length inequality as a sign of neuromuscular dysfunction is a common screening procedure used in
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Green Guide now online for recycling questions

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful now offers access to information about recycling “just about everything”
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican second Illinois hospital to receive national paramedic education accreditation

Online Staff Report Rockford’s SwedishAmerican Hospital has announced their application to become nationally accredited for paramedic education was accepted by the
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February 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Rockford Memorial launches critical care tele-health monitoring program

Online Staff Report Rockford Memorial Hospital (RMH) recently launched the most advanced telemedicine program available in hospital critical care units today,
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February 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Archaeological Institute lecture Feb. 9

Staff Report The Rockford Society, Archaeological Institute of America, invites the public to its next free and fascinating multi-media presentation
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference Feb. 20

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension will present the 16th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference from 8:30 a.m. to
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Kids who are shunned may have higher risk of obesity

Staff Report The social and emotional burdens of ostracism — particularly among children — are well known, but few studies have
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Grace Funeral Home’s website offers sympathy gifts

Staff Report Friends and family can now send flowers and sympathy gifts to grieving families online through the Grace Funeral &
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Photos: Prairie Preservation Society holds wine tasting Feb. 18

The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County (PPSOC) will host a wine tasting from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

How to survive being single on Valentine’s Day

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — As Feb. 14 approaches,
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Changes in malaria deferrals impacts local blood donors

Staff Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its risk criteria for malaria for individuals who travel
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event at Montague Branch Library Feb. 7

Online Staff Report In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a local group will address HIV/AIDS in the African-American community
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February 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Photo: Swedish-American celebrates birth of 100th baby during 100th year

From the Feb. 1-7, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Nation’s largest organic farming conference in La Crosse, Wis., Feb. 23-25

Staff Report SPRING VALLEY, Wis. — The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) hosts its 23rd Annual Organic Farming Conference
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales Feb. 4

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County will hold its second annual Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales event from 8:30 a.m.
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)


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