City hook-ups, annexation to begin for contaminated well homes

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Work will begin next week to hook up 15 homes with contaminated wells to
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> featured | Comments (0)

Hershberger saga escalates in the Dairy State

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Wisconsin State Department of Justice continued its persecution of small organic farmer Vernon Hershberger of
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Applications of Illinois Eavesdropping Act still being debated — part 1

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor While the constitutionality of various laws may be decided in court, one that affects Illinois citizens
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Video, still cameras to be allowed in Illinois trial courts

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court announced Jan. 25 it will begin allowing video and still cameras in
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Bill seeks to codify ruling that search warrants are public records

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –– Friday, Jan. 20, state Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside, filed legislation, House Bill 4032, to codify Illinois
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Deadline Feb. 1 for Forest Preserve District Board vacancy

Staff Report Applications for the vacant seat on the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) Board of Commissioners are due by
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Great River Brewery launches River Rat Root Beer in honor of Chad Pregracke

Staff Report DAVENPORT, Iowa — Great River Brewery, where legendary craft brews are made, has come up with a new product,
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

YouthBuild receives grant to provide weatherization training

Staff Report Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley announced Jan. 10 $3,398,444 in capital funding to
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

High school students invited to learn about Rock Valley’s Career College Feb. 2

Staff Report High school students interested in learning more about Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Career College programs are invited to attend
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rally to oppose corporate personhood Jan. 20

Staff Report Occupy Rockford and other community groups will rally in opposition to the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United v. the
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 4 Comments

Farmer jailed on milk, organic food sale charges

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Wisconsin small farmer Vernon Hershberger had his day in court, then spent time in jail, and
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | 1 Comment

Renowned Lincoln biographer, scholar at Rockford College Jan. 19

Staff Report Michael Burlingame, Ph.D., recognized as one of the premier scholars and biographers of Abraham Lincoln, will present his talk,
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Goodwill’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites open Jan. 20

Staff Report Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois will open its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites Jan. 20. They will remain
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

PAWS Humane Society holds volunteer open houses Jan. 28

Staff Report PAWS Humane Society will hold “Volunteer With PAWS” open houses at two of their locations from 11 a.m. to
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

City of Rockford responds to new electronic waste disposal requirements

Staff Reports The City of Rockford and Rock River Disposal announce the procedure for Rockford residents to follow in response
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Beer distributors continue campaign to educate parents and teens about alcohol abuse

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Members of the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) are distributing booklets that encourage
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Book by Webbs Norman explores history of Rockford Park District

Staff Report After 34 years on the job, Webbs Norman, retired executive director of the Rockford Park District, put all
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Loves Park company a health snack food leader

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer LOVES PARK, Ill. — Quietly doing business at Forest Hills and Harlem roads in Loves Park,
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

SwedishAmerican, UW Health to build free-standing cancer center

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System’s board of directors has approved a business plan to build and operate a free-standing outpatient
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Nation observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 16

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be turning 83 if he were alive today
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration expands

Staff Report Rockford’s 2012 celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been expanded to include a series of community
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Christmas tree disposal alternatives for the City of Rockford

Staff Report The City of Rockford announces that Christmas trees will be picked up on scheduled residential garbage days for
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Small farmers fight the good fight

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The best defense is a good offense. That axiom is proving to be the best strategy
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | 1 Comment

EPA issues landmark standard for mercury, air toxics pollution from coal-fired power plants

By Environment Illinois CHICAGO — President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first-ever nationwide standard for mercury
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Still time to enroll for Rock Valley’s spring semester

Staff Report It’s not too late to enroll at Rock Valley College (RVC) for spring semester. The Student Center on RVC’s main
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Tinker Swiss Cottage announces 2012 schedule

Staff Report Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens has a 2012 schedule of events and programming encompassing history, education, culture,
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Railroad lecture at Tinker Jan. 14

Staff Report Railroads in the local area will be the topic of a lecture at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Citizens urged to prepare for winter conditions

Staff Report In preparation for the winter weather, the Rockford Fire Department is encouraging all Rockford residents to participate in
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Goodwill partners with local agencies to offer free financial classes

Staff Report Goodwill is partnering with local financial providers and not-for-profit agencies in 2012 to offer Good Dollars and Sense,
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Testing for toxic chemicals to begin after Jan. 1 near Amerock

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has announced testing for buried toxic chemicals in and around
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News | Comments (0)

USEPA to fund city well hookups to contaminated well homes

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has agreed to hook up at least 16 residences
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 1 Comment

Defense bill sparks rights panic

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The original version of Defense Spending Bill 1867 submitted in the United States Senate last week
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Nation & World> National News> News | 2 Comments

Department of Agriculture approves factory hog farm in Livingston County

Staff Report SAUNEMIN, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has approved the construction of the Harms-Kevin House factory hog
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

State Police not required to release FOID info

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police officials announced Dec. 8 they are not required to release the names and
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in News> Stateline News | Comments (0)

Postal Service public meeting delayed yet again — to Jan. 5

Staff Report A public meeting to discuss the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal to move mail processing operations from Rockford to Madison,
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Fed crackdown on online food stamp fraud empowers Illinois

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The federal government is trying to crack down on abuse of food stamp
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in News> Stateline News | Comments (0)

Postal Service public meeting delayed yet again — to Jan. 5

Staff Report A public meeting to discuss the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal to move mail processing operations from Rockford to Madison,
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Buy a lagoon brick and pave the way for a Nicholas Conservatory patio

Staff Report Give a gift that leaves a legacy by buying a lagoon brick this holiday season. The Rockford Park District
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

First Presbyterian Church building for sale

Staff Report After more than 10 years at the 406 N. Main St. location in downtown Rockford, the members of
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Rockford Historical Society holds membership drive

Staff Report Winter is approaching, and the year 2011 is quickly drawing to a close. The Rockford Historical Society announces
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Rock River Trail Initiative: November 2011 update

By Greg Farnham RRTI Coordinator We are pleased to report good progress during November toward the objectives of establishing a recreational Rock
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Photo: Helicopter trims trees along Pecatonica Prairie Path

From the Dec. 7-13, 2011, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in News> Photo Galleries> Regional News | Comments (0)

Dec. 15 meeting to address moving Rockford mail processing to Madison, Wis.

Staff Report The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposal to move mail processing operations from
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

Raw Milk rally to transport 100 gallons across state lines Dec. 8

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Raw Milk Freedom Riders, a group that comprises “Food Freedom Advocates” from across the United
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | 1 Comment

Two public hearings on annexations; one down, one to go

Staff Report Two hearings were scheduled for annexation of expansion areas for I-39 at Baxter Road (Cherry Valley) and annexation
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Kishwaukee Road bridge open to traffic

Staff Report The Kishwaukee Road bridge, just south of Chicago-Rockford International Airport, opened to traffic Friday, Nov. 25. The bridge carries traffic
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

‘Help for the Holidays’ for those who’ve lost loved ones

Staff Report Olson Funeral Chapels, North Chapel, will give an afternoon presentation, “Help for the Holidays,” from 3 to 4:30
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Spay Illinois offers low-cost spaying and neutering

Staff Report Spay Illinois is a statewide program that is making it easy for people to have their pets spayed
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Nicor Gas: Building a better community (2011 update)

From Nicor Gas newsletter Our Commitment to the Environment: As one of the nation’s largest natural gas distribution companies, Nicor
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Better Business Bureau offers online shopping advice

Staff Report This holiday shopping season will send thousands of consumers not to stores, but to their smartphones and computers. In
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)


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