Cherry Valley man dies in fatal car crash on Route 20

Online Staff Report Ken A. Neal, 60, of Cherry Valley, Ill., is dead following a fatal car crash that occurred 1
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Man pleads guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine

Online Staff Report Victor Rivera-Gomez, 24, pled guilty Oct. 1 to the offense of possession with intent to deliver cocaine. The Rock
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Man sentenced to eight years for leaving the scene of May 2011 deadly hit-and-run

Online Staff Report Mario Neal, 31, pled guilty Sept. 28 to failure to report an accident involving death after leaving
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Man faces sentencing after being found guilty of sexual assault of child

Online Staff Report Dennis James Rahn, 31, was found guilty Sept. 26 of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
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Oct. 7 ‘Walk to Remember’ remembers children lost too soon

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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Sensata workers attack Romney’s profit ‘harvest’ comments, begin efforts to regain severance

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Workers facing outsourcing at Freeport’s Sensata Technologies plant and community supporters held an “Outsourcing
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Family of teen shot during attempted robbery at Marie’s Pizza files suit against off-duty officer, sheriff and county

Online Staff Report The family of the late Michael DeAngelo Sago Jr. filed a lawsuit in federal court Sept. 28 against
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Joe Terrell fills Winnebago County Board seat vacated by John Cabello

Online Staff Report Joe Terrell (R) was sworn in to serve the remainder of the unexpired term on the Winnebago County
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Former village administrator to run for Machesney Park president

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Bob Mullins, who worked 10 years in the top professional administrative position for the
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Rockford’s unemployment rate remains highest in state, 3,000 jobs created in past year

Online Staff Report Although the Rockford metropolitan area continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the state, 3,000 jobs have
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Man sentenced to 34 years for May 2011 home invasion on Atwood Avenue

Online Staff Report Luis Avila, 23, was sentenced by Judge Rosemary Collins to 28 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections
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Rockford man arrested in Sept. 9 hit-and-run that left motorcyclist dead

Online Staff Report Amjed Al-Sadum, 25, of Rockford, has been arrested for failure to report an accident and driving without
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Health Department reports two human cases of West Nile virus

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is reporting two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), who
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Rockford Public Library accepts Sullivan Center, increases non-resident fees from $115 to $120

Online Staff Report The Rockford Public Library Board of Trustees voted 5-2 at its Sept. 24 meeting to accept ownership of
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Rockford man dies in fatal motorcycle accident on Illinois Route 70

Online Staff Report Jeremie Kobler, 38, of Rockford, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, after the motorcycle he was driving struck the rear
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The Literacy Council needs volunteer tutors

Online Staff Report The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who want to
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St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center celebrates 101 years

Online Staff Report To commemorate the 101st anniversary of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center, Catholic Charities welcomes the public
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Human Services Forum Oct. 1 at Rockford College Burpee Center

Online Staff Report The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford will host a Human Services Forum featuring state representative candidates
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Vote before Election Day

Staff Report The Rockford Board of Election Commissioners announces that the period for absentee or early voting for the Nov.
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Visit more than 125 colleges or universities in one night

Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) will host its annual College Night from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3,
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Photos: A look back at World War II Days

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Community Foundation’s Annual Dinner set for Oct. 3

• Roberta Holzworth, Jean Morrow, Webbs Norman finalists for Charles G. Uram Lifetime Service Award Staff Report The Community Foundation’s Annual Dinner will
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Midway Village announces 11.36-acre land acquisition

Staff Report A new 11.36-acre land acquisition at the corner of Perryville and Guilford roads by the Rockford Park District Foundation
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State Police arrest 20 for DUI between Aug. 27 and Sept. 22

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander, Captain James Alexander, announced the following arrests were made
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Small section of Rock River Recreation Path closed until Sept. 29

Online Staff Report A small segment of the Rock River Recreation Path will be closed beginning today, Monday, Sept. 24. The
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Winnebago woman sentenced to four years for stealing $1 million from Wirtz Beverage

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Sept. 21 a Rockford-area woman pled guilty and
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Rockford man charged in Sept. 11 one-vehicle crash that left one dead

Online Staff Report Christopher Joe Hare, 27, of Rockford, has been charged with two counts of reckless homicide, two counts
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Freeport’s Sensata Technologies workers to join Bain Worker Bus Tour Sept. 22

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Saturday, Sept. 22, the Bain Worker Bus Tour will make its first stop in
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Teacher pension reform debate at Auburn High School Sept. 25

Online Staff Report Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Illinois Policy Institute will host a debate aimed at exploring who should pay the
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Violence Prevention Collaborative holds Peace Awards luncheon Sept. 26

Online Staff Report Wednesday, Sept. 26, the Violence Prevention Collaborative of the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) will host its annual
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Red Mango now open near CherryVale Mall

Online Staff Report Joining more than 190 stores across North America, frozen yogurt and smoothie chain Red Mango has opened its
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Rockford City Market recognized among ‘10 Things to do Near Chicago this Fall,’ Sept. 21 market features Harlan Jefferson

Online Staff Report As Rockford City Market’s popularity continues to grow locally, it is also getting recognition on a regional scale.
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Perryville traffic to be affected by ‘World War II Days’ Sept. 21-24

Online Staff Report The traffic signal operation at the intersection of Perryville Road and Crimson Ridge will be temporarily changed to
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Rescue Mission sees no decline in those seeking assistance, despite Census report showing poverty has stalled

Online Staff Report According to recently released 2011 U.S. Census Bureau figures, the poverty rate in our country is no longer
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Oct. 21 CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise $50,000 for local food pantries, worldwide hunger relief

Online Staff Report The 27th Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 21. Registration begins at 1 p.m.,
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Local church uses unique approach to teach message of God’s love

Online Staff Report Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about the Bible and all the lessons that
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Village petitions available beginning Sept. 24

Online Staff Report Petitions and related paperwork necessary to be placed on the ballot for the Village of Cherry Valley’s
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Cultural Heritage: Come to know about Argentina

Online Staff Report A discussion of Argentina’s country, culture, traditions, places, music and dance will be from 3 to 5 p.m.,
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Fall Metals and Electronics Drive Oct. 6 at Machesney Park Mall

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Area residents are encouraged to bring any old electronics, appliances and scrap metal to
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League of Women Voters offers voter registration events

Staff Report The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford will offer a series of voter registration events leading up to
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Sept. 23 benefit at Whiskey’s Roadhouse honors fallen biker

Staff Report A benefit in honor of Brent A. Busby, 36, of Rockford, who was killed after being hit in a
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Sept. 23 lecture explores ‘Almhouses, Poorhouses and Poor Farms’

• Event set for Sunday, Sept. 23, at Rockford’s Burpee Museum Staff Report Dr. Rochelle Lurie, president and principal investigator of Midwest Archaeological
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Nearly 400 U.S. cities enter Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge

Staff Report NEW YORK — Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that 394 cities across the United States have entered Bloomberg Philanthropies’
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La Voz Latina’s Annual Banquet at Cliffbreakers Sept. 28

Staff Report La Voz Latina welcomes the community to join them in an evening of Latino-inspired food, music and fun at
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Rock Valley College named to Military Friendly Schools list

Staff Report Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Rock Valley College (RVC)
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Sept. 19 forum features Winnebago County State’s Attorney candidates

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Bar Association will host a candidate forum featuring the candidates for Winnebago County State’s Attorney
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I-90 murder suspect Kody Walsh arrested in Tennessee after attempting to flee officers

Online Staff Report Interstate 90 murder suspect Kody R. Walsh, 22, of Rockford, was located near Memphis, Tenn., and
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Man sentenced to seven years for possession with intent to deliver, aggravated DUI

Online Staff Report Eric O. Steward Jr., 24, was sentenced Sept. 13 by Judge Ronald White to seven years in
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Oct. 9 deadline to register to vote in Nov. 6 General Election

Online Staff Report The Rockford Board of Election Commissioners has announced the deadline for voter registration for the Tuesday, Nov. 6,
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Central City Neighborhoods meeting set for Sept. 20 at Morning Star Church

Online Staff Report The first meeting of the Central City Neighborhoods will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at Morning
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