enTrance Center celebrates World Hypnotism Day Jan. 4

Staff Report In recognition of the sixth annual World Hypnotism Day Jan. 4, 2012, Rockford’s enTrance Center, 5844 Elaine Drive, will
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Discharge summaries critical for nursing home patients

By University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health MADISON, Wis. — Sending thorough and timely reports to nursing homes
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Enhance your relationships by taking care of yourself

By Phyllis Picklesimer U of I Communications Specialist URBANA, Ill. — Whether you make resolutions or not, the beginning of a new
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Red Cross had 137 big U.S. relief operations in 46 states in 2011

Online Staff Report The American Red Cross helped thousands of people whose lives were forever changed by disasters, including tornadoes, floods,
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December 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

MarketMaker connects farms and consumers to support local food movement

By Jillian Forkal Communication Intern, Office of Technology Management at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign URBANA, Ill. — Where can you find
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Farmers' Markets> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: How estrogen relates to cancer

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine I am blessed to have celebrated another year cancer free. In 2000,
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Cross country skiing, snowshoeing offered at Sinnissippi Golf Course

Staff Report Once enough snow comes, cross country skiing and snowshoeing will be available again this winter at the Winter Touring
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Gardening News: Keeping your poinsettia alive

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Poinsettias represent 80
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Home & Garden> Living | Comments (0)

Marijuana, synthetic drug use on the rise among teens

Staff Report Marijuana use among teens across the nation rose for the fourth straight year, according to results from the highly
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 6 Comments

Know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Staff Report CHICAGO — The holiday season is a time families gather and spend quality time with loved ones. It is
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Holiday meals the most memorable of the year

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Family mealtimes during the
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Kindergarten friendships matter, especially for boys

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — High-quality friendships in kindergarten
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Free hearing evaluations, hearing aid trials offered during holidays

Online Staff Report Sleigh bells ringing, children singing and all the other happy sounds of the holiday season. The question is:
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: Small farmers, beware of Big Government

By Richard S. Gubbe Small farmers across the country, beware, your local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Entries sought for amateur outdoor photography contest

Staff Report Entries from Winnebago County residents are sought for Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) amateur outdoor photography
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Addressing cancer

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine The day after Thanksgiving, I celebrated 12 years free of breast
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Blood drive Dec. 17 for 3-year-old cancer patient

Staff Report Family and friends are hosting a blood drive in support of 3-year-old cancer patient Christopher Rydeberg, from 2-6
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Joint Commission awards Crusader accreditation

Staff Report Crusader Community Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

The four things kids really want this holiday season

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — For many families, the
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Weatherize your home and vehicle for winter weather

Staff Report CHICAGO — With winter just around the corner, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Holiday Toy Drive Breakfast Dec. 8 at Rockford Memorial Hospital

Online Staff Report A group of area professionals will distribute hundreds of toys to pediatric patients at Rockford Memorial Hospital Thursday,
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Families, friends urged to help loved ones address hearing loss

Staff Report Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics is urging families within the Rockford area to be alert for relatives and friends
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Just plain miscellaneous …

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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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Festival of Trees on display at Sycamore’s Midwest Museum of Natural History

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Ah, the holidays. Time for snow, Christmas lights, reindeer, polar bears, and lions in Santa
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Dec. 6 vigil honors those who have lost a child

Online Staff Report Area families are invited to attend the Angel Statue of Hope Candlelight Vigil and Remembrance Ceremony held
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December 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

World AIDS Day Dec. 1: Health Department offers HIV testing

Online Staff Report World AIDS Day is Thursday, Dec. 1, and approximately 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Lifescape offers help in recognition of American Diabetes Month

Staff Report Without doubt, diabetes is a life-changing condition. With nearly 26 million children and adults in America living with
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 3 Comments

Surviving the holidays with diabetes

Staff Report Everyone loves eating during the holidays. From the traditional Thanksgiving meal to office parties and New Year’s Eve,
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Bring down your holiday stress levels

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Shopping, decorating, gift wrapping,
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Dealing with your pet’s fears

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Your cute puppy is usually a wonderful little bundle of joy. However, when
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Finding depth in yoga with practice at home

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio For most of us, yoga practice is the hour-and-a-half (or sometimes less) we spend in our
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Lieutenant governor announces first edition of the Rural Counties Newsletter

Staff Report Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon invites the public to visit their website and the first edition of the Rural
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Christmas tree tradition revived at former Sinnissippi Tree Farm in Oregon, Ill.

Online Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — The tradition of choosing and cutting your own perfect Christmas tree will be re-kindled at
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November 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: In-home days explained; flu shots toxic

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz Mondays and Fridays are my In-Home days. I have been doing In-Homes for 24 years. This
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Patty’s Plants to be featured at Holiday Luncheon Dec. 6

Staff Report The Council of Rockford Gardeners will host a Holiday Luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Giovanni’s, East State and
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Hospice patient guest of honor at Darius Rucker concert

Staff Report Country music, on a record or the radio, has always gotten Joyce Doyle’s toes tapping. The 64-year-old likes
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

This holiday season, give a gift from the Arbor Day Foundation

Staff Report NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Celebrate the holiday season with friends and loved ones this year and give back
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Winter is coming (darn it) …

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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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Local dental office accepts donations for toy drive

Staff Report Dr. Chirag Patel and Dr. Shalini Sagi at Dental Group of Rockford have partnered with Toys for Tots
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Bird kill at wind facility triggers better practices

National Audubon Society Courtesy of Boylan and RVC Professor Larry McPheron Vice President of Sinnissippi Audubon Society News of a recent bird kill
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Rock House Kids receives Community Foundation grant

Staff Report Rock House Kids has been awarded a grant from the Schneider Electric Charitable Contributions Program Fund from the Community
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Attorney General warns of risks posed by ‘button’ batteries

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — As part of her Holiday Safe Shopping Guide, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has alerted parents
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November 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Rosecrance celebrates completion of campaign to serve veterans and others with dual disorders

Online Staff Report Rosecrance in Rockford is celebrating the completion of a $1 million campaign to build a new treatment unit
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November 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

Great American Smokeout Nov. 17 — Health Department offers programs to help you quit

Online Staff Report The 36th Annual Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 17. The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will participate
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | 1 Comment

SLEEP/WALK event raises more than $31,000 for Rockford Rescue Mission

Online Staff Report More than 250 adults and children of all ages participated in Rockford Rescue Mission’s “SLEEP/WALK: Sleep a Night
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: Eating raw for the holidays

By Brenda Richter Let’s face it, eating healthy and staying on track is easier in the warm summer months, as
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | Comments (0)

Hoo Haven seeks help to rehabilitate pelican

Staff Report Local wildlife rehabilitation facility Hoo Haven, Inc., near Durand, Ill., has received another adult pelican in need of
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Health Department offers holiday food safety tips

Staff Report The holidays are a time for delicious feasts … not stomach upset. Food safety is especially important during
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

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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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | 1 Comment

Horticulture for the Holidays workshops to celebrate the season

Staff Report The University of Illinois Extension will be hosting “Horticulture for the Holidays” — a celebration of gardening, nature
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)


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