FatWallet founder finalist for Entrepreneur of 2010

From press release FatWallet has announced that local native Tim Storm is a finalist for Entrepreneur of 2010 (Entrepreneur magazine).  This
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Rockford Mass Transit District makes changes to student fare policy

From press release Effective with the start of the 2010-2011 school year, the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) is making two
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iBEAN Coffee partners with The LivLife Foundation to fund medical research

From press release iBEAN Coffee, Inc., partnering with a most noble cause—The LivLife Foundation of Roscoe, Ill. The LivLife Foundation was
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Police Reports: Rockford Police Department’s last 7 days of arrests (Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2010)

Information collected from http://www.rockfordil.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Police/Media%20Release%20Arrest%20Book.pdf Report Updated 9/2/2010 6:05:06AM City of Rockford Police Department Last 7 Days of Arrests 8/29/2010 ADAMS, PORTIA Age: 24 Sex: F
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Muslim Community Center hosts Interfaith Iftar (open house)

The Muslim Community Center of Greater Rockford hosted an Interfaith Iftar (open house), which included a program about the Muslim
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Public hearing to be held Aug. 26 regarding issuance of $4M in bonds for City Plaza

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer During its Aug. 26 meeting, the Winnebago County Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the
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Linked development projects receive nods from aldermen

News and notes from the Aug. 23 Rockford City Council meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer A long debate was settled Aug.
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AMCORE Financial requests liquidation of assets

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer AMCORE Financial, Inc., parent of the former AMCORE Bank, reported Aug. 20 the company had filed
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YouthBuild Rockford’s 15th class largest ever

From press release Wednesday, Aug. 18, graduation ceremonies were held at Memorial Hall for the Class of 2010 of YouthBuild Rockford.
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TIF districts to be discussed at Sept. 2 Libertarians meeting

From press release The Rockford Area Libertarians meeting Thursday, Sept. 2, will feature a discussion of TIF (tax increment fininancing) districts
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Tinker seeks votes, $25,000 in ‘This Place Matters’ challenge

From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, a Victorian home with deep roots in Rockford, is competing against other
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Go Bike! Rockford competes for global grant

From press release A group of local residents is asking for your help this month as they compete for a $1,000
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Police Reports: Rockford Police Department’s last 7 days of arrests (Aug. 19-26, 2010)

Information collected from http://www.rockfordil.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Police/Media%20Release%20Arrest%20Book.pdf Report Updated 8/26/2010 6:05:02AM City of Rockford Police Department Last 7 Days of Arrests 8/22/2010 BARMORE, DAMARA Age: 22 Sex: F
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Mendelssohn Club helps Artists’ Ensemble

Crew members from Artists’ Ensemble’s production of Steve Martin’s The Underpants are using the garage at the Emerson House, 420
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Casino cash advance from Park District credit card discovered

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer According to documents obtained by The Rock River Times, Ald. Ann Thompson-Kelly (D-7), then-manager of business
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Bubble zone ordinance unlikely to return to aldermen

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer In February, when aldermen on the Rockford City Council’s Codes and Regulations Committee agreed to table
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‘What is Totalitarianism?’: Dinner and discussion Aug. 21

From press release Long-held assumptions about the nature of Totalitarianism prevent Americans from combating the worldwide growth of this insidious ideology,
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Miss Boone County crowned

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Rockford residents to build village in Haiti

From press release Residents from the Rockford/Chicago communities have started to rally support to rebuild Haiti and restore hope. The Hope
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Police Reports: Rockford Police Department’s last 7 days of arrests (Aug. 11-18, 2010)

Information collected from http://www.rockfordil.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Police/Media%20Release%20Arrest%20Book.pdf Report Updated 8/18/2010 6:05:04AM City of Rockford Police Department Last 7 Days of Arrests 8/15/2010/2010 ALVAREZ, LUIS Case Number: 10-108294 Age:
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Taxpayer cost for Main Street makeover reaches $3M mark

• City: Project not over budget By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The price tag to remove the downtown Main Street pedestrian mall
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Dumping of raw sewage alleged in Rockton

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Fishing just isn’t what it used to be in the Rock River behind the hydroelectric power
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Aldermen consider impounding john cars to curb prostitution

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Members of the Rockford City Council Codes and Regulations Committee will soon weigh the merits of
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Trim-Rite pulls plans for hog slaughtering plant

By Frank Schier Editor & publisher The Carpentersville-based Trim-Rite, Inc., dropped its controversial proposal to locate a hog slaughtering plant at the
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Rock River re-opening announced

From press release Sheriff Richard A. Meyers has been contacted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the re-opening
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Police Reports: Rockford Police Department’s last 7 days of arrests (Aug. 4-11, 2010)

Information collected from http://www.rockfordil.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Police/Media%20Release%20Arrest%20Book.pdf Report Updated 8/11/2010 6:05:01AM City of Rockford Police Department Last 7 Days of Arrests 8/8/2010 BREEDLOVE, MERCEDES Age: 27 Sex: M
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Aldermen support exile of public speaker

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer In an 11-2 vote Aug. 2, Rockford aldermen ratified a notice of trespass issued to frequent
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Soldier from Belvidere killed in Afghanistan receives military honor commital service

United States Army Rangers from the 3rd Ranger Batallion, 75th Ranger Regiment, carry the coffin of fellow Ranger Sgt. Anibal
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Parthenios to close, restaurant available

This saturday, Aug. 7, will be the last day Parthenios Luncheonette, 132 N. Church St., will be open, said John
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Morrissey: 5 percent pay decrease for city employees won’t cut it

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Two fire stations on the chopping block remain open for the time being, and four firefighters
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City gets ‘very good’ rate in $3.4M bond sale

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Rockford aldermen unanimously confirmed the sale and authorized the issuance of $3.4 million in general obligations
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Both Rock River Sweep and Pecatonica Cleanup postponed due to high water

New campsites and website features unveiled for the Rock River Trail; TRRT and County in Environmental Hall of Fame By
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Keith Creek demolition project begins

From press release Phase I of the Keith Creek demolition project began Monday, July 26, with the first demolition taking place
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Governor signs landmark Public Notice legislation

From press release Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed House Bill 5232, which will require newspapers that accept legal notices to upload
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Police Reports: Rockford Police Department’s last 7 days of arrests (July 18-25, 2010)

Information collected from http://www.rockfordil.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Police/Media%20Release%20Arrest%20Book.pdf Report Updated 7/28/2010 6:05:01AM City of Rockford Police Department Last 7 Days of Arrests 7/25/10 ADAMS, TODD Case Number: 10-098354 Age:
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Silenced–public speaker barred from City Hall

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer During the July 19 Rockford City Council meeting, one familiar face was absent—by order of Mayor
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Other news and notes from the July 19 Rockford City Council meeting

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Resolutions → Appointing Kim Ryan as the city’s authorized Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund agent. → Amending the city’s personnel
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Crossword returns in this issue, Guy Spiro joins horoscopes page

Following a three-week hiatus, long-time crossword puzzle creator Jeremy T. Paine returns to the Vibe Entertainment section this week. See
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Tipi gathering at Oregon Trail Days


Police Reports: Week of July 14-20, 2010

Information collected from http://www.rockfordil.gov/uploadedFiles/government/Police/Media%20Release%20Arrest%20Book.pdf Report Updated 7/22/2010 6:05:01AM City of Rockford Police Department Last 7 Days of Arrests All subjects are presumed innocent
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Fire union scores momentary victory to keep station open

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer July 13, 17th Circuit Judge Edward Prochaska granted a temporary restraining order blocking City of Rockford
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Disciplinary action announced for officers in Barmore shooting, officer’s wife speaks out

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Members of the Rockford City Council convened in closed session July 12 to discuss, among other
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Burpee and Discovery Center museums give thanks


Gas Prices: Week of July 14-20, 2010

Rural Oaks Phillips 66- Rural & Prospect – $2.86 $2.98 $3.10 BP- Highcrest & Alpine – $2.83 $2.95 $3.05 Mobil- Highcrest & Alpine – $2.83 $2.95 $3.05 Mobil- 1320
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Reiki alternative healing expo


Faces the same despite changes among firms, municipalities

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer The more things change, the saying goes, the more they stay the same. The Village of
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Volunteers plant flowers on new Main Street

From press release Nearly 750 perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses and climbing vines were planted July 1 in eight landscape planter boxes,
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Fourth of July fun in Durand

DURAND’S FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: Kendra Dollack and Sarah Rotherman, candidates for Miss Liberty , wave to the Durand crowd
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RVC students recognized by NASA

From press release Three Rock Valley College Astronomy students have received certificates of appreciation from NASA and the Astronomical Research Institute
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Get geared up for days of summer with a rain barrel

From press release In an effort to improve and protect water quality in urban centers of Illinois, the Winnebago County Soil
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