The American Robins make their return

By University of Illinois Extension — Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties The American Robins have returned from their winter vacation, or
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Health Matters: Common vaccine myths and what the anti-vaccinationists fail to mention, part 1

By Zachary Crees & Shawn Joseph Medical students and members of the student group, Physicians for Social Responsibility, University of Illinois
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 8 Comments

Early years of Anderson Japanese Gardens topic of March 21 lecture

Staff Report Tim Gruner, curator of Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens, will discuss “Anderson Japanese Gardens: The Early Years (1978-1985)” in a
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Ask the Doc: ‘Ask the Doc’ responds to a question about Sydenham’s Chorea

Editor’s note: Dr. Philip Schalow’s new featured article, “Ask the Doc,” will appear monthly. This is the third column in
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in 1st Step Chiropractic> Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: The correlation between weight loss, sleep and thyroid issues

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Part 3 of a 3-part series The best way to end this wonderful three-part
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 2 Comments

Red Shoe Run/Walk for Donor Awareness set for April 13

• More than 1,100 participated in last year’s event Staff Report The 10th Annual Red Shoe Run/Walk for Donor Awareness will be Saturday,
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Pec River Foundation’s Spring Thaw fund-raiser March 23 in Lena, Ill.

Online Staff Report LENA, Ill. — Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation’s (FPRF) first Spring Thaw fund-raiser will be from 5
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Atwood offers free ‘In the Outdoors’ activity March 16

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center invites all ages to experience “In the Outdoors,” a series of free activities held
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Registration open for classes at Angelic Organics Learning Center

Online Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — The DIY (Do It Yourself) movement continues to grow in popularity. Folks from all walks
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Dog temperament testing March 17 for OSF Animal Assisted Therapy

Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St., Rockford, is recruiting social, well-mannered, predictable dogs for its Animal
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Local watershed group offers free workshop March 17

Online Staff Report BRODHEAD, Wis. — Do you want to learn about protecting and restoring our local streams and watersheds? If
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Grief support groups begin March 18 at Beloit Regional Hospice

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Regional Hospice has added a new grief support group for people who are 59
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

March 15 deadline for Recreation Support Grants

Online Staff Report Since 1993, the Rockford Park District has partnered with many local agencies, organizations and recreation service providers to
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

OSF HealthCare to mark Doctors’ Day with high fives

Online Staff Report Do you have a doctor you think is great and you wish you had a way to tell
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Rockford Health System celebrates National Doctors’ Day March 30

Online Staff Report Is there a physician who has touched your life in a special way? In celebration of National Doctors’
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Boone County Health Department announces Women Out Walking program

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Boone County Health Department is looking for participants for Women Out Walking (W.O.W.), a
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Relay For Life of Ogle West kick-off event March 20 in Byron, Ill.

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ogle West will hold its annual kick-off
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Swede’s gala raises $135,000 for new cancer center

Staff Report For the second consecutive year, Cruise, the SwedishAmerican Foundation’s annual fund-raising gala, was a sell-out. More than 500 supporters
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Lawyers Feeding Illinois surpasses goal of 1 million meals

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lawyers in Illinois took a big bite out of the state’s hunger problem by surpassing a
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Bill Rancic to bring reality TV film crew to inaugural YMCA Community Dinner March 20; register by March 13

Online Staff Report As a highlight to the already anticipated YMCA Community Dinner, Bill Rancic will have a film crew of
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March 11, 2013 | Also published in Living> Local News | Comments (0)

‘The Early Signs of Spring’ March 9 at Klehm Arboretum

Staff Report This spring, families are invited to engage with nature at Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Openfields Local Foods Conference March 16 at Atwood Center

Staff Report University of Illinois Extension and the Winnebago County Local Foods Workgroup present the Fourth Annual Openfields Local Food Conference
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Chemicals in U.S. food — how safe are they?

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor How safe is the food we eat? The Chicago Tribune ran an article in its Jan.
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

YMCA workshop series focuses on raising today’s teens

Staff Report The U.S. is failing at raising their children, achieving a 47/100 according to the latest American Family Asset Study
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Area exotic pet sanctuary seeks funds for new facility

Staff Report GERMAN VALLEY, Ill. — Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary in German Valley, Ill., is home to more than 350
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Van Matre HealthSouth honored for patient care

Staff Report Rockford’s Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 950 S. Mulford Road, has received top recognition from Uniform Data System for
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican introduces palliative care program

Staff Report Approximately 90 million Americans are living with serious and life-threatening illness, and the number is expected to more than
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

March 9 Zumbathon benefits YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The YMCA of Rock River Valley, Northeast Family YMCA, has announced its Second Annual
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Alzheimer’s Association to host Trivia Night March 9

Online Staff Report DIXON, Ill. — The Alzheimer’s Association-Central Illinois Chapter, Rock River Office, will host a Trivia Night fund-raiser Saturday,
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Know Your Rights’ meeting for those with disabilities March 8

Online Staff Report The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties is hosting Equip for Equality in presenting a “Know Your
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Area students to participate in Youth Groundwater Festival March 13

Online Staff Report The 19th Annual Youth Groundwater Festival will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, at
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Polar Plungers wanted to jump into Olson Lake March 2

Staff Report Be a fan of brrr-avery! Support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into the waters of Olson Lake at Rock
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Yoga from the ground up

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Since most of us are controlled by and live in our heads most of the time,
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Deadline March 2 for migratory bird workshop for educators

Staff Report Space is still available for teachers/educators ages 18 and older to learn about Project Flying Wild, an exciting new
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Great food choices to help lower cholesterol

By Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD, CDE Nutrition & Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Could you be making better food
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Strong Kids Campaign kick-off event March 2 at Rockford YMCA

Online Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley will launch the Community/Membership Division of their 2013 Strong Kids Campaign with
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Maple Syrup Fest March 2 at Russell Woods Forest Preserve

Online Staff Report GENOA, Ill. — Maple Syrup Fest will be Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Teachers’ night at Midwest Museum of Natural History Feb. 28

Online Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Calling all teachers, homeschool parents, scout leaders, teachers’ aids, school administrators and area educators: you’re
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

March 1 deadline for Beloit Regional Hospice volunteer training

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Join the growing team of more than 100 active volunteers for Beloit Regional Hospice from
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Meet the Buyers event in DeKalb March 6

• Registration due March 4 Online Staff Report BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Farmers wanting to meet regional fresh produce buyers are invited to attend
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

African-Americans twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s; early diagnosis is key

Online Staff Report While we take the time during Black History Month to reflect on the achievements of African-Americans, it is
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Feb. 28 deadline to take pictures at Klehm for photography contest

Online Staff Report Photographers of all ages have been invited to capture snowy landscapes, wildlife and plants in their winter form
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

New survey finds Illinois kids need brushing up on oral health

Online Staff Report NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Although cavities are nearly 100 percent preventable, more than one in four Illinois caregivers reported
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

Gun show at Forest Hills Lodge Feb. 24

Online Staff Report Pine Tree Pistol Club will host a gun show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24,
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February 21, 2013 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: The correlation between weight loss, sleep and thyroid issues

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Part 2 of a 3-part series This is part two of a three-part
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 2 Comments

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics March 2 at Rock Cut

Online Staff Report NORMAL, Ill. — It’s not every day people are willing to “go jump in a lake” — particularly
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Engineering a Triceratops’ Feb. 23 at Burpee

Staff Report Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., will host “Engineering Day: Engineering a Triceratops” from 1
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Angelic Organics’ ‘Farmer John’ launches Kickstarter campaign

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — Farmer John Peterson believes everyone needs a farm to love. He’s raising $150,000 on Kickstarter, the
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Seven self-defense moves every female should know

Online Staff Report Matt Numrich loves to teach at his Rockford Martial Arts school, Elite Defense Systems. He has had
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Lifescape Community Services hosts medication workshop Feb. 27

Online Staff Report Lifescape Community Services is hosting a free workshop in February to teach older adults, families and caregivers
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)


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