Swede’s unveils Expressive Arts Therapies Program

• Share Chair Project on display for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System has introduced an innovative new Expressive Arts
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Bad apples may carry patulin toxin

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Fallen apples from
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tour of Jo Daviess County tree farm Sept. 29

• Elizabeth, Ill., tree farmers were named 2011 Illinois Tree Farmers of the Year Online Staff Report ROCK FALLS, Ill. — Jerry and
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Michelle Williams hosts anti-bullying event at Harlem Middle School Sept. 28

Staff Report Rockford’s Michelle Williams, formerly of Destiny’s Child, will serve as host of an anti-bullying event from 5 to 9
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Yoga Rockford: The curiosity of yoga

By Jennie Williford Pranayama Yoga Studio Curiosity has landed on Mars and is another great example of our human desire to explore
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Yoga Rockford | Comments (0)

Lockwood, Page parks offer show wagon trail tours Oct. 2, 9

Staff Report Enjoy traveling along scenic trails through Rockford Park District’s Lockwood and Page parks without riding a horse. Guided trail
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Boy Scouts and seed picking at Sand Ridge Prairie

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — Saturday, Sept. 22, was a busy day at Sand Ridge Prairie. Russell and Rachel Brunner,
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Red Cross urges everyone to plan for emergencies during National Preparedness Month

Staff Report It’s National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross Rock River Chapter is encouraging all households to create
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Elite Defense Systems offers special after-school program

Staff Report To survive in today’s times, kids need to be physically and mentally safe. Sufficient training in martial arts is
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 1 Comment

RVC Dental Hygiene Clinic scheduling children’s dental exams

Staff Report The Rock Valley College (RVC) Dental Hygiene Clinic is seeking children ages 5-12 years old to go in
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Army Corps releases Focus Area 2 Aquatic Pathways Summary Report

• Comments will be accepted beginning Sept. 14. The comment period will close 30 days later, Oct. 14. Staff Report CHICAGO — The
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Make Room For the River Sept. 26-28

By Olivia Dorothy Regional Conservation Coordinator, Upper Mississippi River Initiative Make Room For the River Make Room For the River: In Your
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Report: Negative perceptions of people with dementia

Staff Report CHICAGO — Seventy-five percent of people worldwide with dementia and 64 percent of caregivers believe there are negative associations
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Yoga, Tai Chi begin Oct. 3 at Nicholas Conservatory

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens offers yoga and Tai Chi for ages 16 and older of all
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Saint Anthony honored for leadership in organ donation

Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center recently earned the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Silver Medal of
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Audubon Days in Mayville, Wis., Oct. 5-7

Staff Report MAYVILLE, Wis. — The falling of leaves and crisper days ahead makes way for Mayville’s Audubon Days festival, located
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

DeKalb County RAMP Wheel-A-Thon Sept. 22

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Roll on the Wild Side for RAMP Saturday, Sept. 22, at a wild animal-themed 12th
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Rockford Sept. 22, DeKalb Sept. 23

Online Staff Report The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. Walk
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Stroke and osteoporosis screenings in Rockford Sept. 20

Staff Report Residents living in and around the Rockford community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Madigan alerts parents, caregivers to arsenic in infant rice cereals

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) warned parents and caregivers of the presence of arsenic in
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Nation & World | Comments (0)

National Alpaca Farm Days set for Sept. 29-30

• Caledonia’s True Colors Alpaca Farm to participate in event Staff Report Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) invites you to visit their
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Angelic Organics finds new way to support beginning farmers

Staff Report CALEDONIA, Ill. — The Farmer Training Initiative at Angelic Organics Learning Center (AOLC) has announced the successful launch of
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Rockton Dental Care to host ‘Dentistry From the Heart’

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Rockton Dental Care will host a free dental care event through “Dentistry From the Heart”
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | 7 Comments

U of I Extension presents program to promote brain health

Staff Report Americans receive health-related messages on an almost daily baisis. There are magazine articles about the importance of exercise
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Health Department offers mercury-free flu vaccine clinics

Staff Report Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) has scheduled 54 flu vaccine clinics for the 2012 season. The Centers for Disease Control
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Remedies accredited for substance abuse treatment

Staff Report Remedies Renewing Lives, 516 Green St., Rockford, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Swede’s receives Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval

Staff Report Once again, Rockford’s SwedishAmerican Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating compliance with the
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Autumn on the Prairie Sept. 15 at Nachusa Grasslands Preserve

Online Staff Report FRANKLIN GROVE, Ill. — The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands Preserve presents its annual Autumn on the Prairie festival
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Park District’s indoor swimming lessons begin Sept. 17

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District will again hold indoor swimming lessons for ages 5-17 at Rolling Green School, 3615 W.
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Cruise contest open to Illinois family caregivers; Sept. 15 deadline

Online Staff Report Family caregivers understand all too well the stress of caring for an aging loved one — and how
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

CureSearch Walk for children’s cancer at Rock Valley Sept. 15

Online Staff Report CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is coming to Rockford to mobilize individuals, families and corporations to raise lifesaving funds
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Senior EXPO at Indoor Sports Center Sept. 13-14

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Lifescape Community Services’ annual Senior EXPO is set for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 13-14,
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living | Comments (0)

Olympic Tavern raises funds through ‘Pints for Prostates’ through Sept. 16

Staff Report The Olympic Tavern in Rockford is marking Oktoberfest for a Cure and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by promoting prostate
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

‘It’s Our River Day’: Illinois river cleanups Sept. 15

• River cleanups are a great way to give back By Tom Eckels Illinois Paddling Council Here are a few river cleanups Sept. 15. The
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Raw Energy: Transitioning to a raw food, plant-based diet

By Brenda Richter The act of choosing what to eat expresses a level of consciousness in a being. A plant-based
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford> Raw Energy | 1 Comment

Free EKG screens for high school students

• Young Hearts for Life EKG program 2012 Staff Report Sadly, we have all heard stories and read articles about teens, seemingly
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Beloit Hospice hosts Business After Hours

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Beloit Regional Hospice will host Business After Hours from 5
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

Burpee staff, volunteers return from Hell Creek, Mont.

Staff Report It was the most successful expedition since Jane was brought back in 2002. Staff and volunteers of Rockford’s Burpee Museum
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Crusader’s ‘Fall Into Fitness’ 5K run/family fun walk Sept. 22

Online Staff Report In honor of its 40th anniversary year, Crusader Community Health will hold the “Fall into Fitness” 5K run/family
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Comprehensive series explores living with diabetes

Online Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — “I on Diabetes” is a comprehensive series for anyone with diabetes, family members of individuals
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Exhibitors sought for Sept. 13-14 Senior EXPO

Online Staff Report Lifescape Community Services’ annual Senior EXPO is nearing, but there’s still time to reserve booth space. Each year,
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

‘An Evening with Clutch Cargo’ fund-raiser Sept. 8 at Cliffbreakers

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Sienna on Brendenwood presents its annual “An Evening with Clutch Cargo” fund-raising event from 7 to 11
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living | Comments (0)

Caraotta Chiropractic to raise funds for Pregnancy Care Center Sept. 11

Staff Report Dr. Caraotta, Dr. Christen Bowman and Dr. Cluchey from Caraotta Chiropractic Orthopedics will be donating all professional services to
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

One Green Thing: Is it green, money-saving or both?

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 5, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

New Birds of Prey exhibit opens at Atwood Center Sept. 8

Staff Report Starting Saturday, Sept. 8, guests will be able to experience Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Road, Rockford, at
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Fifth Annual Mississippi River Conference set for Sept. 26-28

Staff Report MOLINE, Ill. — River Action, a nonprofit organization that strives to foster the environmental, economic and cultural vitality
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living> Outdoors | Comments (0)

Can eating all-natural superfoods really cure cancer?

Staff Report After being diagnosed with breast cancer twice in one year, Gale Compton began to re-evaluate her unhealthy lifestyle. Compton’s
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living> Naturally Rockford | Comments (0)

Cultivate resiliency to get through tough times

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Is it surprising that
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Health & Fitness> Living | Comments (0)

The origins and future of West Nile virus

By University of Illinois Extension — Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties West Nile virus was first detected 75 years ago in
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Dog temperament testing Sept. 6 for OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center’s Animal Assisted Therapy program

Online Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is recruiting social, well-mannered, predictable dogs for its Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program.
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September 4, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Living> Local News | 1 Comment


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