Wild Ones presents: ‘Bringing Nature Home’ Oct. 20

Online Staff Report Join the Rock River Valley Chapter of Wild Ones: Natural Landscapers, as they host a presentation called
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October 18, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Oct. 19 event addresses ‘Taking Control of Your Diabetes’

Online Staff Report Diabetes and Nutrition Services at Rockford Health Physicians — North Rockton Avenue is sponsoring a presentation on
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October 17, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Oct. 18 event at U of I College of Medicine explores role of women in health care

Online Staff Report The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford invites the public to a program about “The Role
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October 13, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Crusader’s ‘Fall in Love with Caring’ fund-raiser Oct. 21 at Giovanni’s

Staff Report Crusader Community Health is hosting its annual fund-raiser, “Fall in Love with Caring,” from 5:45 to 9 p.m., Friday,
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Holistic Moms Network welcomes acupuncturist Oct. 19

Staff Report The Holistic Moms Network, Rockford Chapter, welcomes renowned acupuncturist and herbalist Karen Dodson, who will speak from 7
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | 2 Comments

Scaly and slimy creatures featured at Oct. 13 event in Sycamore

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Join the Midwest Museum of Natural History from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13,
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Speaker to address depression, addiction Oct. 26 at Rockford College

• Event featuring To Write Love on Her Arms founder is free and open to the public Staff Report Jamie Tworkowski, founder
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Rip Van Winkle is awake and well

By Ron Weckerly The debate about AD/HD is over, and the last five years have shown the truth about AD/HD.
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Study: Do Facebook mentions reveal problem drinking?

By University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health MADISON, Wis. — College students who post on Facebook about getting
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Lawn Care News: Getting your lawn in gear this fall

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — It’s a common sight across Loves Park — brown patches on lawns. Despite homeowners’ best
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Home & Garden> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican to hold tree dedication ceremony Oct. 11 in honor of organ donation

Online Staff Report Tuesday, Oct. 11, SwedishAmerican Hospital will hold a tree dedication ceremony related to organ donation. The ceremony
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October 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Blood drive Oct. 7 at Brynwood Hilander

Online Staff Report Join Hilander at Byrnwood for a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7.
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Curves offers Breast Cancer Awareness Month special

• Women who show proof of mammogram or donate $25 to breast cancer research qualify for special offer throughout October Staff
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Enjoy the majesty of fall! Join the Arbor Day Foundation in October

Staff Report The Arbor Day Foundation will brighten up your fall by giving you 10 free autumn classics trees when
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: As baby boomers become ‘senior boomers,’ time to rethink eldercare

By Pastor Randall Hargate, C.A.P.S. — C.L.T.C. Crossroads Christian Fellowship 2011 is the year that the first of the baby boomers become
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 2 Comments

Cherry Valley couple grows organic fruits, vegetables for the hungry

By Lauri Luessow Mission work — right here in Rockford. How many people do you know who would plant a vegetable garden
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Sales of Panera’s Pink Ribbon Bagel benefit Rockford Health System’s Women’s Health Center

Online Staff Report Panera Bread is celebrating 10 years of fighting breast cancer by baking bagels. This October, the signature Pink
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October 4, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Illinois Commission to End Hunger in Rockford Oct. 6

Online Staff Report The Illinois Commission to End Hunger, in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank, will host a round-table discussion
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October 4, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Oct. 2 Walk to Remember honors children lost in early childhood

Online Staff Report Walk to Remember, a memorial event in honor of children lost through stillbirth, early infant death, early childhood
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September 30, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Low-cost pet vaccine clinic at Northwest Community Center Sept. 30

Online Staff Report SPAY Illinois is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic Friday, Sept. 30, at Northwest Community Center, 1325
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Mental Health Fair Oct. 1 at CherryVale Mall

Staff Report The second annual Mental Health Fair will be at CherryVale Mall in Cherry Valley from 10 a.m. to 3
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Mental Illness Awareness Week starts Oct. 1

Staff Report Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first week in October, and as the month proceeds, several events are
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Obedience training recommended for all dogs

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University It is a question many pet owners face: does my dog need some
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Gardening News: Six things to do now for a better garden next year

By Melinda Myers Gardening Expert, TV & Radio Host, Author and Columnist As the summer garden season nears an end, don’t let
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Home & Garden> Living | Comments (0)

Midwest Museum of Natural History explores South America Sept. 29

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — South America: packed with lush tropical rainforests, monkeys, parrots and exotic flowers, right? That’s true,
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: The heart of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio What is yoga, and why do we practice? “Yoga” is translated from Sanskrit as “union.” The
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Benefit for hit-and-run victim Oct. 1 at Whiskey’s Roadhouse

By Amanda McNally Family and friends of Kelli Cipolla, will be throwing a benefit and Poker Run in her honor
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September 27, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican to host free breast cancer event Oct. 3

Online Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System’s Center for Women will present a free breast cancer awareness event on Monday, Oct.
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September 27, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Speaker on autism, Alyson Beytien, in Freeport Sept. 29

Online Staff Report RAMP (www.rampil.org) and the Parent Mentor Project with Freeport School District 145, welcome Alyson Beytien, a nationally-known
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September 27, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

County reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2011

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) has reported the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | 1 Comment

Rockford Rescue Mission to participate in Recovery Rally on the Rock Sept. 24

Staff Report In observance of National Recovery Month, Rockford Rescue Mission will participate in the Third Annual Recovery Rally on
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Lymphoma survivor celebrates remission at Light the Night Walk Sept. 25

Online Staff Report Lymphoma survivor Tony Boudreau, 23, of Belvidere, will be honored Sunday, Sept. 25, at The Leukemia & Lymphoma
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September 23, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Sept. 23

Staff Report CHICAGO — More than one-third of people age 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once
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September 22, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Self-help expert to address cancer survivors Sept. 22

Staff Report Healing Pathways-Cancer Resource Center will hold a one-hour program called “Taking Care of Yourself During Cancer Treatment” at 7
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Geoffrey Bouc to speak at Sept. 21 Holistic Moms Network meeting

Staff Report Holistic Moms Network monthly meeting will be held from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at JustGoods Fair Trade
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Celebrate Alpaca Farm Days Sept. 24-25 on Caledonia farm

By Claire Benjamin News Writer, U of I Extension URBANA, Ill. — Meet an alpaca and experience one of the world’s most
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Angelic Organics Learning Center welcomes fall with on-farm programs

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC) invites northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin residents to experience life
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Health Department announces September is National Preparedness Month

• This September: ‘A Time to Remember, A Time to Prepare’ Staff Report This September, our nation marks the 10-year anniversary
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Medicare steps up enforcement of equal visitation and representation rights in hospitals

Online Staff Report The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Sept. 7 new guidance to support enforcement of rules
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Illinois eighth least affordable for daycare

Online Staff Report There’s no question that childcare is a significant expense for working families, but a report released last week
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Health: More evidence that spicing up broccoli boosts its cancer-fighting power

By Phyllis Picklesimer U of I Communications Specialist URBANA, Ill. — Teaming fresh broccoli with a spicy food that contains the enzyme
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Monarch butterflies topic of Sept. 17 event at Midwest Museum of Natural History

Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — It’s a cycle we all know by heart: the caterpillar hatches from the egg, goes
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

To Your Health!: National Alliance for Mental Illness Fair Oct. 1

By Richard S. Gubbe The National Alliance for Mental Illness Fair, formerly the Janet Wattles Mental Health Fair, will be Oct.
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Splitting hairs when it comes to your compost pile

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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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

U of I Extension kicks off 2011-2012 Pasture Workshop Series

Staff Report The University of Illinois Extension kicks off its 2011-2012 Pasture Workshop Series with an interactive presentation titled “Summer
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

OSF Saint Anthony invites community to Children’s Health & Safety Safari

Staff Report Sponsored by the OSF Saint Anthony pediatrics, trauma/emergency services and Lifeline departments, the 10th Annual Children’s Health and
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Landscaping News: Planting trees in the fall

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Fall is an
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Home & Garden> Living | Comments (0)

Lawn Maintenance: Tips for caring for your lawn in fall

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — It has been
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Home & Garden> Living | Comments (0)

Auburn students to participate in U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion health and fitness event Sept. 13

Online Staff Report Rockford Auburn High School students will participate in an interactive fitness event run by the U.S. Army Recruiting
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Health Department offers quit-smoking classes beginning Sept. 15

Online Staff Reports Starting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will offer another of their seven-session
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September 12, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)


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