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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September 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

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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September 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

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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September 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Civil War series continues at Memorial Hall Sept. 19; reservations required

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Veterans Memorial Hall continues its lunch and lecture series about the Civil War with a presentation by
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September 14, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Workers facing outsourcing at Freeport’s Sensata Technologies plant set up camp outside factory

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Wednesday, Sept. 12, workers facing outsourcing by Bain at Freeport’s Sensata Technologies plant began to
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Rockford man charged with Sept. 6 Parliament Place burglary

Online Staff Report Kenneth D.S. Stephens, 35, of Rockford, has been arrested and charged with the Sept. 6 burglary of a
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September 13, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford man dies in one-vehicle crash on North Sixth Street

Online Staff Report A 24-year-old Rockford man has died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash in the
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Commercial building on West Rockton Avenue a total loss after fire

Online Staff Report A commercial building at 1808 W. Rockton Ave., near West Middle School, is a total loss after an
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Buzz Aldrin featured speaker at Sept. 18 Salvation Army luncheon

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Salvation Army will have an “out-of-this-world” guest at their Annual Civic Luncheon. Buzz Aldrin,
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford Career College celebrates 150th anniversary

Staff Report Rockford Career College is celebrating its 150th year in 2012. The college will host a 150th Anniversary
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Vacancy on Winnebago County Board after Cabello resignation

Staff Report One appointment will need to be made to the Winnebago County Board because of the resignation of John
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rock River Sweep: Rockford’s back yard ‘sickening’

By Tom Lindblade Illinois Paddling Council President and South Rockford Rock River Sweep Coordinator Less than 1 mile south of
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rock River Sweep: Cleaning up the Rock

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Rock River Trail opening Beloit and Rock Falls sections

By Greg Farnham Rock River Trail Initiative Coordinator The opening of the Beloit Section of the Rock River Water Trail will occur
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Book Review: ‘Against Her Will’: An elderly woman’s struggle for personal freedom

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor What happens when the justice system doesn’t work for you? What can you do when
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 4 Comments

Stay alert! School’s back in session

Staff Report School’s back in session. That means more children will be walking and riding to and from school. It
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Citizens Police Academy begins Sept. 19

Staff Report The Rockford Police Department will host the eighth Citizens Police Academy. Classes will be held at the Public
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Composite ACT scores hit 27.5 at Rockford’s Keith School

Staff Report For nearly 100 years, Rockford’s Keith Country Day School has been at the forefront of college-preparatory education in the
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | 2 Comments

Man sentenced to six years for possession with intent to deliver controlled substance

Online Staff Report Mathew H.J. Polanco, 22, pled guilty Sept. 10 and was sentenced to six years in the Illinois
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September 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Early morning home invasion leaves elderly couple with minor injuries

Online Staff Report A 78-year-old man and his 82-year-old wife suffered minor injuries after three men broke into their home in
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September 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Sept. 27 public meeting with sheriff to address jail population, jail alternative programs

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Jail is at capacity again, according to Winnebago County officials, and may need to be
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September 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Forest Hills Road-Burden Road intersection in Machesney Park closed Sept. 13-14

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — The intersection of Forest Hills Road and Burden Road will be closed at midnight,
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September 11, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Cherry Valley lifts sprinkling restrictions

Online Staff Report CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. — The Village of Cherry Valley announced Sept. 11 the lifting of sprinkling restrictions imposed
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Straw poll reveals favorites at Sept. 9 Forest Preserve District candidates’ forum

Online Staff Report About 110 people attended a candidates’ forum Sept. 9 at Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum featuring candidates for the Winnebago
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September 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Two die in weekend poker run motorcycle crashes

Online Staff Report Brent A. Busby, 36, of Rockford, and Lanny Kite, 41, of Rockford, were both killed in motorcycle accidents
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September 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 11 Comments

Search continues for I-90 shooter, victim’s name released

Online Staff Report Authorities are continuing their search for Kody R. Walsh, 22, of Rockford, who fatally shot a female
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September 10, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Two male juveniles arrested in July 22 murder

Online Staff Report A 15-year-old male juvenile and a 16-year-old male juvenile both face eight counts of first-degree murder in the
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September 7, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford-area home sales hit six-year high in August

Online Staff Report After months of good news for homebuyers, the Rockford-area housing market is full of positive news for home
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September 7, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Obama delivers acceptance speech, Belvidere gets prime time mention, presidential debates set

Online Staff Report “On every issue, the choice you face won’t be just between two candidates or two parties. It will
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September 7, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Rock River Sweep set for Sept. 8, look for Universal HoverCraft on the Rock

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher Universal HoverCraft has agreed to participate in this year’s Rock River Sweep Saturday, Sept. 8,
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September 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Construction to begin Sept. 10 on South Main between Harrison/Springfield and Beltline

Online Staff Report Construction on Illinois Route 2/South Main Street in Rockford is expected to begin Monday, Sept. 10, weather-permitting. William Charles
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September 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford City Market switches to fall hours, offers new vendors Sept. 7

Online Staff Report Rockford City Market (along Water Street between State and Jefferson streets) has started its fall hours and will
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September 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Suspect charged following investigation of Railroad Avenue criminal sexual assaults

Online Staff Report Paul Thurman, 40, of Rockford, has been charged with one count of criminal sexual assault and two counts
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September 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man sentenced to 40 years for 2008 murder

Online Staff Report Adam Meyer, 26, pled guilty Sept. 5 to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 years in the
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Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 100th home

Online Staff Report Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) volunteers and homeowners will celebrate a summer of hard when when
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News | Comments (0)

Haitian Project president to speak at Rockford College Sept. 6

Online Staff Report Deacon Patrick Moynihan, president of The Haitian Project (THP) and head of its tuition-free Catholic boarding school in
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News | Comments (0)

Doing Business with the Federal Government’ — a NIMCA-symposium Sept. 6

Online Staff Report Northern Illinois Minority Companies Association (NIMCA) announces the re-launch of its organization. NIMCA’s focus is to strengthen
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News | Comments (0)

Park District celebrates completion of Nicholas Conservatory boat dock by offering ‘Dock Deals’

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District recently completed the construction of a new boat dock right outside Nicholas Conservatory &
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Dirty streets, dilapidated homes, litter main concerns in attracting visitors, according to survey of Winnebago County residents

Online Staff Report Nearly all of Winnebago County residents believe tourism plays an important role in the region’s economy. In a
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Forest Preserve District candidates’ forum Sept. 9 at Klehm

Staff Report A candidates’ forum for candidates running for Winnebago County Forest Preserve District Board commissioner will be at 2 p.m.,
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Former Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold to speak at RC events

Staff Report Former Senator from Wisconsin Russ Feingold is the keynote speaker at this year’s Rockford College Business Luncheon
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Re-dedication ceremony Sept. 8-9 at Rockton’s Macktown Living History

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, Macktown Living History will be celebrating several milestones in their
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

John Devereueawax book signing and community fellowship event Sept. 8

Staff Report John L. Devereueawax, III will appear at a book release and signing and community fellowship event from 2-4
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Republicans move headquarters to North Court Street

Staff Report Recognizing both the increase in participation over the past several years, as well as the excitement surrounding the 2012
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford to host NAACP state convention Oct. 19-21

Staff Report The Illinois Conference of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host its
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Durbin: Road rebuilding will support growth near airport

Staff Report U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Aug. 29 the reconstruction of access roads to Chicago Rockford International Airport is
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Couple bequests $15 million to northern Illinois area

Staff Report Dr. Louis and Violet Rubin, formerly of Rockford, have made a bequest of $15 million to the northern Illinois
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Junior League looking for 10 showcase kitchens

Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. (JLR) has started planning its 2013 Dine by Design Kitchen Tour and is
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> 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

Rockford man arrested on heroin, crack cocaine charges

Online Staff Report Members of the Rockford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit received information that a subject who lived at 948
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August 31, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)


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