New daytime and evening adult grief support groups offered

Staff Report BELOIT, WIS. — Beloit Regional Hospice will host two seven-week adult grief support groups beginning Tuesday, Nov. 6.
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Rockford nursing symposium on global of premature births kicks of November Prematurity Awareness Month

Staff Report Nov. 2, about 150 nurses from across the state will attend a symposium on the global problem of premature
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Provena Life Connections to host educational program for physicians, nurses and social workers

Staff Report Provena Cor Mariae Center, Provena St. Anne Center, both in Rockford, and Provena St. Joseph Center of Freeport
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Mississippi River happenings

By Olivia Dorothy Regional Conservation Coordinator, Upper Mississippi River Initiative, Izaak Walton League of America Editor’s note: As the website says: “Founded
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Crusader celebrates 40 years, honors Spirit of Caring winners

Staff Report Crusader Community Health celebrated its 40th anniversary year at its annual fund-raiser, “4 Decades of Ahhs — Heart, Brains,
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: Yoga: For mind, not body

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio The great Indian sage Patanjali defines yoga in the Yoga Sutras as, “Yoga is the cessation
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | 1 Comment

Celebrate 30 years with Beloit Regional Hospice Nov. 10

• Event will feature Little Vito and the Torpedoes, jewelery contest and silent auction Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Reservations are now being
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

A letter about Illinois water

Editor’s note: Please support and utilize the ELPC’s new Illinois water website. While the work of the ELPC is impactful
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Dr. Julia’s Inn: Gut health and healthy immune system

By Dr. Julia Whipkey-Michniewicz, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine While in New York City, I recently met Dr. Lamm, M.D.,
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Dr. Julia's Inn> Living> Naturally Rockford | 1 Comment

Prepare to be the Thanksgiving host at Nov. 5 workshop

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — If the thought of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey causes even a little anxiety, University of Illinois
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Mountain bike, equestrian trails open at Page Park

Staff Report After months of collaboration and clearing debris to make way for new trails, the Rockford Park District, in cooperation
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs If current trends continue, the Centers for
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Crusty foods may worsen heart problems for diabetics

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A University of Illinois
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Gift of Hope earns top award for organ donation efforts

Staff Report ITASCA, Ill. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recognized Gift of Hope as one
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Humor is good for you — physically and mentally!

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — It’s important for your
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Oct. 29 deadline for Reiki classes at Rockford Career College

Online Staff Report Rockford Career College is hosting a basic Level 1 Reiki Energy Healing class at its facility, 1130 S.
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Zen master to conduct meditation session at Roscoe yoga studio Oct. 29

By Karen Radtke ROSCOE, Ill. — Zen Master Meido Moore Roshi will be conducting Zazen (seated meditation) and leading discussion beginning
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Mississippi River happenings

By Olivia Dorothy Regional Conservation Coordinator Upper Mississippi River Initiative Izaak Walton League of America Editor’s note: As the website says: “Founded in 1922,
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation presents Nik’s Home Run 7k Race and 1-Mile Fun Walk

By Kelli Ritschel I was blessed to be able to accompany my son, Nik, on a very difficult life
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘Lemurs of Madagascar’ topic of Oct. 28 lecture at Burpee

Staff Report Rockford native Abigail Ross will deliver a 70th Anniversary of Burpee Museum Lecture Series lecture from 2 to 3
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Tell veterinarians: Devocalization is mutilation!

Editor’s note: The following is from a petition started by Sue Perry titled “Tell Veterinarians: Devocalization is Mutilation!” The petition
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Hoo Haven has new donation drop-off sites, open house upcoming

Staff Report Things just got easier for folks wishing to donate to Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. There
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Bestselling author to discuss mental illness Oct. 25 at Rockford College

Staff Report Noted author Pete Earley will speak about mental health in America as a part of the Rockford College forum
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Haunted House fund-raiser for brain tumor victim

Staff Report The Janesville Community Haunted House, 1634 E. Racine St., Janesville, Wis., is a fund-raiser project to help
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Swede’s pilots exchange program with Swedish students

Staff Report Monday, Oct. 15, three nursing/health care students and two teachers from the De la Gardiegymnasiet school in Lidköping, Sweden,
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Horicon Marsh in Horicon, Wis., offers Fall Festival Oct. 20

Online Staff Report HORICON, Wis. — This season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Horicon Marsh International Education
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Free open house at Atwood Park Oct. 20

Online Staff Report Do you have fond memories of camp or school field trips at Seth B. Atwood Park in Rockford?
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

‘Paddle, Pedal and Pints’ fund-raiser Oct. 20

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Paddle and Trail and Be Active Outdoors are hosting the “Paddle, Pedal and Pints”
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

‘Creepy, Crawly Halloween Party’ at Midwest Museum of Natural History Oct. 20

Online Staff Report SYCAMORE, Ill. — Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore, Ill., will host its “Creepy, Crawly Halloween Party”
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

National Family Partnership and DEA join forces for 2012 Red Ribbon Week

Online Staff Report The National Family Partnership (NFP) announcs the national contest for its 27th annual Red Ribbon Week
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October 18, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Local teen an inspiration for Leukemia & Lymphona Society walk

• Rockford Light The Night Walk set for Oct. 20 at Loves Park Peak Sports Club Staff Report Kate Foster, a 13-year-old competitive
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Summerfield Zoo offers ‘Boo at the Zoo’ Oct. 20-21

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo will offer its Third Annual “Boo at the Zoo” from 10 a.m.
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Pumpkin is a versatile superfood for fall and beyond

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — With Halloween and Thanksgiving
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

‘Remains of a River’ featured Oct. 19 at free Film Night at Windsor Lake

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Paddle and Trail announces the launch of Film Nights at the Regional Activity Center at
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican Center For Women offers ‘Girls Night Out’ by combining mammograms with fun-filled evenings

Staff Report Annual mammograms are one of the most important screenings available for women. For this reason, the SwedishAmerican
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Nov. 2 deadline to vote for OSF Pink Glove Dance II video

Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center has entered the Pink Glove Dance II video competition aimed at raising breast cancer
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Loyola expands hepatology services to Rockford

Staff Report MAYWOOD, Ill. — Loyola University Health System (LUHS) has expanded hepatology services with physicians now available at the new
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Donations taken through Oct. 14 for Oct. 18-31 ‘Bras on the BMO,’ ‘Bra Auction’ Oct. 19 at Kryptonite

Online Staff Report As a visual symbol of breast cancer awareness, hope and survival, bras will be strung across the BMO
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October 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | Comments (0)

Free nature programs continue at Atwood Park

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Atwood Center invites all ages to experience “In the Outdoors,” a series of free activities
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Local bank goes ‘pink’ in the fight against breast cancer

Online Staff Report While the fall season is usually associated with many different shades of red, orange and brown, pink
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Pumpkin selection, recipe tips offered at Oct. 23 event

Online Staff Report OREON, Ill. — A new program, “Pumpkins: More Than Just Jack-O-Lanterns,” will be presented from 2 to 3
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

U.S. Army Corps releases GLMRIS report

Staff Report The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Oct. 5 released the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Benefit for the family of Judy Mulcahey and Ken Goettsch

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor You can help a family that has been devastated by cancer, not once, but twice. Their
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

1st Step Chiropractic: New hope for the jaw

Dr. Philip Schalow POP! There it goes again! You opened your mouth at dinner, and your jaw advertised the fact with
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in 1st Step Chiropractic> Living> Naturally Rockford | 2 Comments

Federal government takes action on radon gas to prevent lung cancer deaths in 2012

• Oct. 15-21 is Radon Awareness Week Staff Report Oct. 15-21 is Federal Radon Action Week, according to the Surgeon General. Health
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

One Green Thing: Bet you never thought of it (because I didn’t)

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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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Tips for talking to someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer

Staff Report LISLE, Ill. — More than 230,000 Americans will find out they have breast cancer this year. A woman’s lifetime
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican employees start Goodwill drive

Staff Report Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is teaming up with SwedishAmerican Health System employees from Oct. 15-29 to collect
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Hiking Club offers hike around Levings Park Oct. 9

Online Staff Report All ages are invited to join Rockford Park District’s Hiking Club from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct.
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

National 4-H Week observed Oct. 7-13

Online Staff Report In today’s society, every week of the year seems to have some significant meaning. The week of
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)


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