State Speaker of the House to speak at NIU’s Zeke Giorgi Law Clinic anniversary Nov. 16

Online Staff Report The Northern Illinois University College of Law will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
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Warrant issued for suspect in Nov. 12 murder off Perryville and Linden roads

Online Staff Report A warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for Luis Eduardo Anaya, 22, of Rockford. Anaya is wanted for
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Manzullo launches re-election bid

Online Staff Report U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) kicked off his 2012 re-election campaign Nov. 13. Manzullo told hundreds of supporters at
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Veterans Day: President honors those in armed forces, Rockford native’s company offers employment and support to disabled vets

Online Staff Report The United States observes its 92nd Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day) Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans Day was first observed
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Employment Expo Nov. 16 at Rock Valley College

Online Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka will host an Employment Expo for Rockford-area residents Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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‘Meet the Candidates Night’ Nov. 14 for Dems

Staff Report Attend the “Meet the Candidates Night” for Democratic candidates running for U.S. Congress in the Illinois 17th District.
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Rockford-area sites open to collect gift-filled shoe boxes

• Volunteers working to collect 8,600 gifts for needy kids this Christmas Staff Report While many Rockford-area families are busy with
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Local veterinary hospital joins FoA’s vigorous spay-neuter effort

Staff Report DARIEN, Conn. — Since 1957, Friends of Animals (FoA), an internationally-known advocacy group, has been on the forefront
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Real Estate News: October home sales increase 30 percent over 2010

Staff Report Rockford Area Realtors sold 30.2 percent more homes this October than in October 2010, moving from 232 homes sold
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East State Applebee’s closed for remodeling, will reopen Nov. 11

Online Staff Report The Rockford Applebee’s on East State Street is preparing to serve up a new look and feel. On
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Man sentenced to 15 years for possession with intent to deliver cocaine

Online Staff Report Myron D. Dawn, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Ron
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Sheriff’s detectives look for clues in early-morning shooting on North Horace Avenue in Rockford

Online Staff Report At approximately 3:04 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to 1415 N. Horace Ave.,
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Nov. 8 workshop addresses ways to improve Rockford’s Madison Street Corridor

Online Staff Report The City of Rockford, Rock River Development Partnership and Rockford Park District invite area residents and businesses to
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Synthetic pot raid targets 15 area businesses, 14 arrested

Online Staff Report Fifteen area businesses were targeted in a local law enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of 14
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Six arrested for DUI in Winnebago, Stephenson counties between Oct. 7 and 31

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander Lt. Martin Zamudio announced the following arrests were made
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Man charged in morning stabbing on South Second Street

Online Staff Report At 6:41 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, Rockford police responded to the area of 418 S. Second St. for
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Suspect in Oct. 23 North Main homicide arrested in North Carolina

Online Staff Report Tuesday, Nov. 1, Nicholas Scott Vincent, 19, was taken into custody on the charge of first-degree murder by
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Three suspicious people — one armed with gun — arrested after forcing lockdown of three Rockford elementary schools

Online Staff Report Three Rockford elementary schools were placed on lockdown for less than an hour Wednesday, Nov. 2, after staff
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Rockford man sentenced to three years for 2010 battery of father

Online Staff Report Kevin Hansen, 34, pled guilty to aggravated battery to a senior citizen and was sentenced to three years
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Photos: Occupy Rockford movement crashes courthouse opening

Local, state and federal officials gathered Saturday, Oct. 29, for the grand opening of the Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse
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IEPA conducts geoprobe tests around Amerock plant

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) said Monday, Oct. 31, that it has performed geoprobe tests
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Legal questions arise on filming of police in public places

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Possibly as a part of overzealous efforts in law enforcement, a disturbing pattern has been emerging
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Nation’s leading kids’ consignment event comes to Rockford

Staff Report It’s official! Rockford is now home to the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment event. Just Between Friends
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RSVP by Nov. 8 for Nov. 15 YMCA Luncheon

Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley will host a Community Luncheon at noon, Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 200
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Dr. Paul Pribbenow to speak at Nov. 6 ‘Vocation for Life’

Staff Report Dr. Paul Pribbenow, president of Augsburg College in Minneapolis will be the guest speaker at a Vocation for Life
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Two straw polls offered in Winnebago County

Staff Report Winnebago County residents will have the opportunity to participate in not one, but two straw polls this November,
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Runner’s Image donates landscaping to beautify city lot

Staff Report Runner’s Image, a downtown mainstay since 1983, is partnering with J Carlson Growers Inc. and the City of Rockford
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Rescue Mission’s Restoration Café opens location inside Nicholas Conservatory

Online Staff Report Rockford Rescue Mission has joined forces with the Rockford Park District to establish the Restoration Café’s second location
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Groundbreaking for new Emergency Medical Services training center on West State Nov. 3

Online Staff Report For decades a leader in providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training in the northern Illinois region, OSF HealthCare
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Deer shot and killed after breaking into downtown CD Source in Rockford

Online Staff Report A deer that broke through a window at CD Source, 228 E. State St., downtown Rockford, at around
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East State asphalt plant approved in 20-7 vote, despite outrage from neighbors

Online Staff Report William Charles Construction’s plan to operate a hot-mix asphalt plant on the floor of its East State Street
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Occupy Rockford to march on federal courthouse dedication Oct. 29

Online Staff Report Members of Occupy Rockford will march on the dedication of the new federal courthouse in downtown Rockford Saturday,
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Oct. 26 operation in Rockford finds 231 child sex offenders in compliance with registration requirements

Online Staff Report Two-hundred thirty-one child sex offenders were found to be in compliance with Child Sex Offender registration requirements following
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Rockford man sentenced to five years for domestic battery

Online Staff Report Loran Henderson, 54, pled guilty to domestic battery and was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department
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Nov. 2 ‘TP Tower’ event benefits Rockford Rescue Mission

Online Staff Report Last November, the Advantage Club Originals (Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s premier networking group) hosted the “Second Annual TP
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Three arrested, more than 50 orders of protection cleared in two-day domestic violence sweep in Winnebago County

Online Staff Report Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Oct. 26 results of a joint operation with Rockford and Winnebago County
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Student arrested at Auburn after gun found in locker

Online Staff Report At approximately 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, Rockford Police Department School Liaison officers were investigating a weapons violation
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Rockford police investigate Oct. 25 homicide on Island Avenue

Online Staff Report Rockford police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 25, on Island Avenue in Rockford. Shortly after 3:30
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IEPA releases well contamination information

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer A press release from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) was issued last week and revealed
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Welcome to Rockford Park District’s newest facility, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

Staff Report Oct. 29, the Rockford Park District opens the doors to a brand-new facility, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens,
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Rockford Park District leaders reflect on visions for new conservatory

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor With the grand opening of the new Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens scheduled for this weekend,
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Rockford Trick-or-Treat hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31

Staff Report One of the favorite holidays for children is quickly approaching. If you look out your windows, you will
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Literacy Council begins volunteer tutor workshop Nov. 1

Staff Report The Literacy Council seeks more tutors to serve the 40 adult individuals on a list waiting to be matched
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Real Estate News: Boone County Habitat home dedication Nov. 5

Staff Report Boone County Habitat for Humanity and the Boone County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will hold a
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Oct. 27 fund-raiser benefits Native American reservation; IceHogs to sign autographs at event

Online Staff Report Dr. Trina Blackman Morgan and Dr. Andrena Sayles, chiropractors from Roscoe, Ill., along with other local chiropractors,
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Former Rockford youth theater leader sentenced to 45 years for 2009 abduction of teen

Online Staff Report Donald Trotter, 56, has been sentenced to a total of 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections
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Rockford’s Sinnissippi Lagoon to undergo restoration; groundbreaking Oct. 25

Online Staff Report Activity around the Sinnissippi Lagoon in Rockford will pick up as the Rockford Park District begins a Lagoon
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Police issue warrant for suspect in Oct. 23 homicide on North Main

Online Staff Report Rockford police have issued an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Nicholas S. Vincent for the charge of first-degree murder
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17-year-old sentenced to 80 years for 2009 murder

Online Staff Report Deantonio Layne, 17, was sentenced to 80 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Ronald White
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Man receives maximum 10-year sentence for possession with intent to deliver cannabis

Online Staff Report Freddie Ware, 33, was sentenced Oct. 19 to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge
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