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RMTD to raise fees for photo ID cards
Staff Report
Effective July 1, the fee for a Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) photo ID will increase from $2
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The state of Rockford, part one
Editor’s note: The following is part one in a three-part series. In this series, The Rock River Times presents
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Man faces series of charges following standoff with police June 18
Online Staff Report
At 4:22 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, Rockford police responded to 2404 Yonge St. regarding a 911 call
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Afternoon fire June 18 results in estimated $20,000 in damages
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Rockford fire units were dispatched for a structure fire at 1833 Hutchins at 3:09 p.m., Tuesday, June 18.
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City Council: Ann Thompson-Kelly to no longer attend Planning and Development Committee meetings because of reservations about Edeen
By Audrey Carpenter
Staff Writer
The city has hired a new economic development manager who will start July 8. Rockford Mayor Larry
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Rockford Public Schools receives financial honor
Online Staff Report
Rockford Public Schools has received an award for excellence in financial reporting for the third consecutive year.
The Association
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Rockford Garden Walk set for noon-8 p.m., June 19
Online Staff Report
The Council of Rockford Gardeners will host its 2013 Garden Walk from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June
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Two 18-year-olds charged with residential burgarly on Tennessee
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At 1:10 p.m., Saturday, June 15, Rockford police were dispatched to a burglary in progress at 3804 Tennessee.
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Four arrested following prostitution operation
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Members of the Rockford Police Department M3 Street Team conducted a prostitution operation in Rockford June
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No injuries in Collins Street fire, but blaze results in $23,000 in damages
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The Rockford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2930 Collins St. at 11:44 p.m., Saturday, June
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Harlem Veterans Project seeks World War II, Korean War veterans who wish to share their stories
By Audrey Carpenter
Staff Writer
The Harlem Veterans Project is looking for World War II and Korean War veterans to share their
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Photos: Flag Day dedication service at Crimson Pointe
Posted June 14, 2013
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New principal selected for Rockford Auburn High School
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Jammie Poole Jr. has verbally accepted the Rockford Auburn High School principal position; his appointment is pending board
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Two arrested on graffiti charges after trying to flee police on Broadway
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At 3:58 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, two Rockford Police M3 Street Team officers observed two subjects standing
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Machesney Park man dies after motorcycle struck by minivan, minivan driver charged with DUI
Online Staff Report
At 9:22 p.m., Thursday, June 13, Rockford police officers responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle
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Seward chemical plant to remain closed until cause of explosion determined
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CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) and Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joseph Bruscato (D) announced June
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Rock Valley to host Truck Driver Training Safety Seminar & Job Fair June 19
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Local trucking companies that employ truck drivers, current truck drivers with one to two years of experience, current
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Rockford AirFest canceled for 2013
Online Staff Report
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced June 13 that plans for a re-scheduled Labor Day weekend Rockford
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Rockford Urban Ministries’ 51st Annual Dinner June 22
Online Staff Report
United Methodist Bishop Sally Dyck will keynote Rockford Urban Ministries’ (RUM) 51st Annual Dinner Saturday, June 22.
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City of Rockford prepares for severe weather June 12
Online Staff Report
City officials met Wednesday, June 12, to prepare for the potential of severe weather in the Rockford area
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Standfield Beach in Levings Park open
Online Staff Report
Standfield Beach, inside Levings Park, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, is open for the season.
Standfield Beach is
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Construction bids accepted for Spring Creek, McIntosh, Froberg schools
Online Staff Report
At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Rockford Board of Education awarded work for the next projects tied
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City Council approves $40,000 for police officer excessive force case
• City denies officers used excessive force in May 2007 incident
By Audrey Carpenter
Staff Writer
Rockford City Council passed a number of routine
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Comprehensive Community Solutions receives $1 million in funding to offer residential weatherization services
Staff Report
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Acting Director Adam Pollet announced April 15 $3,398,444 in capital funding
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Charities step up to help families of rescue workers
By Audrey Carpenter
Staff Writer
Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty as a police officer or
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Treasurer’s office open until 7 p.m., Friday, June 14
Online Staff Report
Winnebago County Treasurer Susan Goral’s office will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, June 14,
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Katie’s Cup offers June luncheon Conversations
Online Staff Report
The public is invited to noon luncheon Conversations this month at Katie’s Cup coffeebar, 502 Seventh St., Rockford.
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Goodwill offers ‘Be Good to Yourself’ workshop June 17
Online Staff Report
Good hygiene and self-esteem are two important factors to consider when job hunting. That is why Goodwill Industries
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City hires new manager of economic development
Staff Report
Todd Cagnoni, interim director of the City of Rockford Community and Economic Development Department, has announced the hiring of
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Winnebago County launches online employment portal
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Winnebago County has announced the implementation of an online employment portal.
The online employment portal will allow constituents to view
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YWCA of Rockford wins national racial justice award
Staff Report
YWCA of Rockford received the YWCA USA 2013 Association Excellence Award for its impact in the field of Racial
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Rock Valley to expand Aviation Maintenance Program
Staff Report
Rock Valley College (RVC) President Dr. Jack Becherer announced June 5 the expansion of the college’s Aviation Maintenance Program.
The
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Police investigate June 9 murder at 11th Street gas station
Online Staff Report
At around 2 a.m., Sunday, June 9, Rockford police were sent to the Marathon Gas Station, 3209 11th
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Washington Street fire causes $25,000 in damages
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The Rockford Fire Department responded to a fire at 121 Washington St. at 3:17 a.m., Sunday, June 9.
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Rockton man succumbs to injuries sustained in June 3 motorcycle accident
Online Staff Report
A Rockton, Ill., man injured in a June 3 motorcycle accident has died as a result of his
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Rockford man charged with May 6 murder
Online Staff Report
Lorenzo Kent Jr., 23, of Rockford, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder
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Magic Waters Waterpark opens for season Saturday, June 8
Online Staff Report
The Rockford Park District will open Magic Waters Waterpark, 7820 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, Ill., for the
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Standfield Beach in Levings Park closed as precaution following amonia leak
Online Staff Report
Standfield Beach, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, is closed until further notice.
As a precaution, the Illinois Environmental
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Area law enforcement officers to carry torch for Special Olympics beginning June 9
Online Staff Report
Beginning Sunday, June 9, area law enforcement officers will be running through the streets of their communities to
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U of I Extension’s Openfields Farm Tour June 8
Online Staff Report
University of Illinois Extension will present its fifth annual Openfields Farm Tour of nine area locations from noon
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Local award-winning director to release documentary exploring murder case
Editor’s note: View a trailer of this documentary at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBHGEk3QgoA.
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Rockford filmmaker Stuart Wahlin will be premiering a new
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Area home sales, prices hit highest points of year
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Rising buyer demand is colliding with a shortage of supply in the Rockford-area housing market, leading to significant
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Rockford Airport recognized for financial reporting
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding
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More than 200 of the stateline’s hottest vehicles to be featured at June 9 car show
Online Staff Report
Antique and collector cars, trucks and motorcycles from across the stateline area and beyond will roll into Rockford
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Police, firefighters to compete in rib-eating contest for St. Jude June 8
Online Staff Report
Rockford Police and Rockford Fire Fighters will go head-to-head in a rib-eating contest to benefit St. Jude Children’s
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Regional Center for Planning and Design open house June 7
Online Staff Report
The new Regional Center for Planning and Design, a meeting and civic design showplace at 315 N. Main
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Jefferson congratulates ‘Right Place to Start’ participants
Online Staff Report
State Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford, will congratulate students who successfully accomplished “Right Place to Start,” a program that
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Rockford resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ Friday, June 7
Online Staff Report
Rockford resident, college instructor and music director Tim Anderson will appear on the Friday, June 7, episode
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MoveOn to stage ‘Anti-Gun Violence Rally’ June 8 at East State, Perryville
Online Staff Report
Local members of MoveOn.org will stage an “Anti-Gun Violence Rally” at noon, Saturday, June 8, at the southeast
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City seeks citizens for committee to address downtown parking issues
By Audrey Carpenter
Staff Writer
The City of Rockford is inviting business owners, property owners and interested members of the public who
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