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JT’s Bourbon Street Grille to take part in Sept. 11 Remembrance

Online Staff Report Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, JT’s Bourbon Street Grille, 1407 N. Main St., will participate in the remembrance
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Area near former Amerock plant a toxic wasteland

Area could be declared another EPA Superfund site • Former and current residents and Amerock employees recall toxic waste dumping in
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 3 Comments

First Lutheran undergoes restoration of steeple

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. in Rockford, has had its steeple restored by
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Emergency preparedness expo set for Sept. 10

Staff Report You and your families are invited to better prepare yourselves in the event of a natural or financial
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

Sept. 7 meeting to address growth at Chicago-Rockford International Airport

Online Staff Report Winnebago County will host a meeting to discuss growth at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport from 7:30 to 10:30
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September 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

90-year-old World War II Air Force veteran to fly one last time Sept. 7

Online Staff Report POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — Leonard Ihrke has been many things in his 90 years of life: student, soldier,
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September 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

CoCo Key of Rockford collects more than 700 items in school supplies drive

Online Staff Report Rockford’s CoCo Key Water Resort collected more than 700 items in its Aug. 22-26 school supply drive. The
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September 5, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rosecrance renames downtown building to honor the late Frank Ware, merger between Rosecrance and Janet Wattles complete

Online Staff Report Rosecrance President/CEO Philip W. Eaton announced Sept. 2 that the downtown Janet Wattles Center building will be
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September 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Restrictions in place on Rock River over Labor Day weekend

Online Staff Report A number of restrictions will be in place on the Rock River over the Labor Day weekend, Winnebago
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September 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Unemployment in Rockford down to 12.1 percent, still highest in state

Online Staff Report As we enter the Labor Day weekend, some Rockford-area residents have more to celebrate this year as unemployment
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September 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Scam and identity-theft prevention program Sept. 8 at Boone County Council on Aging

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — State Sen. Christine J. Johnson, R-Shabbona, and the Illinois Attorney’s General Office will co-host a
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September 2, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

More than 100 beers featured at Sept. 10 Screw City Beer Festival in downtown Rockford

Online Staff Report Craft beer lovers will have the chance to try some fresh brews when a new festival kicks off
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September 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Construction on Whitman Street Bridge Interchange begins Sept. 6

Online Staff Report Starting Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Whitman Street Bridge Interchange will be under construction. This project will provide various
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September 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Former Durand High teacher sentenced to 30 years in prison on criminal sexual assault, child pornography charges

Online Staff Report Jennifer Bland, 25, pled guilty Aug. 31 to four counts of criminal sexual assault, two counts of aggravated
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September 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Labor Day Coffee Talk features No Private Armies co-founder Sept. 5 at JustGoods

Online Staff Report An old-fashioned Labor Day speaker will be presented at the Rockford Peace & Justice Action Committee’s first
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September 1, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Labor Day Parade starts at 10 a.m., Sept. 5, and features new route

Online Staff Report Rockford United Labor will host the 59th Annual Labor Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5,
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Joe Marino statue returns a little more than a month after being vandalized, police still looking for vandals

Online Staff Report The Rockford Park District welcomed back a special statue to honor Joe Marino. Inside Joe Marino Park is
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man responsible for deadly 2010 car crash on Newburg/South Perryville sentenced

Online Staff Report Justin L. Bartlett, 21, was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offense
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Additional VOC well samples to be taken after second town hall meeting

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer In the days following the town hall meeting to discuss options for residents who may have
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Treasurer’s Office open until 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2

Staff Report Winnebago County Treasurer Susan Goral’s office will be open Friday, Sept. 2, from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District’s Forest City Queen weekend on the Rock!

Staff Report Spend Labor Day weekend on the Rock with the Forest City Queen riverboat. The Rockford Park District offers
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program for seniors and disabled begins Sept. 1

Staff Report The City of Rockford Human Services Department, along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Correction on 16th ‘Honor the Mounds’ article

In the article about the 16th Annual “Honor the Mounds” Gathering (Aug. 17-23, 2011), it was stated that
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Posley transfers to Auburn

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Former Winnebago star and Ball State commit Marcus Posley has transferred before his senior season and
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August 30, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

67-year-old Machesney Park man sentenced to 50 years for 2008 murder

Online Staff Report Howard R. Dunn, 67, was sentenced by Judge Joseph G. McGraw to 50 years in the Illinois Department
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August 29, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Stenstrom gets $2.15 million for Phase II of Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, Winnebago County gives $800,000 to project

Online Staff Report Local construction contractor Stenstrom Companies, Ltd., has been awarded its bid of $2.15 million for the construction of
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August 29, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Woman could face jail time, fines after being found guilty of leaving children in car while shopping

Online Staff Report Alena Snyder, 28, was found guilty Friday, Aug. 26, of two counts of endangering the life or
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August 29, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Area Hilanders to raise funds for Toys for Tots as part of Kroger campaign

Online Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS — The Kroger Co.’s Central Division has launched its annual fund-raising campaign in support of Toys for
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August 29, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Man guilty in 2009 child abduction of teen who met man through Christian Youth Theater

Online Staff Report Donald Trotter, 56, was found guilty Aug. 25 for the offense of three counts of criminal sexual assault,
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August 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County District 7 meeting Aug. 30 at Northwest Community Center

Online Staff Report A community meeting for Winnebago County District 7 is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug.
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August 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford Apartment Association hosts seminar Aug. 27 about dealing with criminal conduct

Online Staff Report Rockford Apartment Association (RAA) is offering a training seminar from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, to
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August 26, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | 1 Comment

Woman arrested on residential burglary warrant in relation to various ruses

Online Staff Report Aug. 24, officers from the Rockford Police Department M-3 Streets Team (day shift) located and arrested Suzanne K.
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August 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Sept. 2 deadline for Crusader’s ‘Spirit of Caring’ nominations

Online Staff Report Celebrate the Crusader Community Health’s “Spirit of Caring” by honoring a special person or organization who exhibits kindness
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August 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Get tickets for Barbara Olson Center of Hope fund-raiser by Sept. 1

The Barbara Olson Center of Hope’s Parent Auxiliary invites you to a fund-raiser to be held Sunday, Sept. 11, at
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August 25, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Democratic Party chairman to step down Sept. 15

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Democratic Party Chairman Dan Lewandowski will step down from his position effective Sept. 15, at
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

City to hold Community and Economic Development public hearings Aug. 25

Online Staff Report The City of Rockford will hold two public hearings to provide status of 2010 Community and Economic
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Rockford police: Improvements made since 2009 police-involved shooting death of Mark Anthony Barmore

Online Staff Report Rockford Police Department Chief Chet Epperson has announced significant progress in policy improvements recommended by an independent consulting
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

District 205 administrative offices to move to former AMCORE headquarters on Seventh Street

Online Staff Report Rockford Public School District 205 administrative offices will be moving to the former AMCORE Bank headquarters, 501 Seventh
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

YWCA offers Basic Computer Skills Training, Microsoft courses starting Aug. 27

Online Staff Report The YWCA is offering three new computer skills trainings. The first, Basic Computer Skills Training, is a
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News | Comments (0)

Five of 21 wells contaminated with gasoline in Soper Avenue area

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Gasoline pollution has been found in five wells in what may be an isolated problem in
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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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