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Honor vets with flags for graves

Lee Hartsfield continues one-man quest to distribute free flags for veterans’ graves By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Lee Hartsfield, former owner of B.
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> featured | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Memorial Day parade has new route

Staff Report This year’s Memorial Day parade route will differ slightly from past years. The staging and starting point for the
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

‘A Soldier’s Home’ to be shown at Memorial Hall May 26

Staff Report A screening of the documentary A Soldier’s Home will be featured at a special event at Veterans Memorial Hall,
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

State legislature approves medical marijuana bill

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State lawmakers gave final approval Friday, May 17, to a measure that would allow Illinois residents
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Photos: Re-dedication held for cemetery grounds restored by Eagle Scout

From the May 22-28, 2013, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Businesses closer to obtaining liquor licenses

By Audrey Carpenter Staff Writer Two Rockford businesses are one step closer to obtaining liquor licenses after the Rockford City Council voted
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Daily’s parent abandons plans for Rockford, Framingham, Mass., production centers

• Rockford hub to close in late January 2014 as company consolidates to one central production desk, location TBA By Brandon Reid Senior
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

Why is MegaFab still polluting? IEPA responds…

Editor’s note: As The Rock River Times reported in the May 8-14, 2013, issue, bright orange floating oil containment booms
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Living> Local News> News | Comments (0)

Veterans Memorial Hall to celebrate 110th anniversary May 27

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer As part of the downtown activities on Memorial Day, May 27, Veterans Memorial Hall will host
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

County board bristles over mayor’s casino plan

• Mayor seeks 70-30 split between city and Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning By Audrey Carpenter Staff Writer It was anything but business as
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

State Senate passes Lt. Gov.’s ethics reform bill

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) applauded the Illinois Senate May 9 for its 52-1 passage
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

‘Your Actions Matter!’ campaign to address underage drinking

Staff Report The Rockford Alcohol Free Teens (RAFT) Coalition, in partnership with the City of Rockford Human Services Department, will be
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Franklin Grove’s Lincoln Highway Mural dedication May 18

Staff Report FRANKLIN GROVE, Ill. — The dedication of Franklin Grove’s new Lincoln Highway Mural will take place in the middle
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Attorney General distributes $500,000 to regional food banks

Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s (D) office will distribute $500,000 in funding from several legal settlements to
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot to be guest at grand opening

Staff Report POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — Jeff Skiles will be the guest of honor at the grand opening of the
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

‘Bikes for Tykes’ drive May 18 at Roscoe Farm & Fleet

Staff Report ROSCOE, Ill. — The Ninth Annual “Bikes for Tykes” drive will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

‘New Mix’ group seeks talent in RHA’s Ellis Heights

Staff Report A “New Mix” of Ellis Heights residents serving as “evangelists” are taking to the streets of Ellis Heights. The
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Containment booms target reports of ‘oily discharge’ on Rock River near Fordham Dam

Editor’s note: Click here to view the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) response to inquiries made about this incident.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Lundgren Camera celebrates 100 years

• Special promotions offered during anniversary week May 5-12 Staff Report Lundgren Camera was founded in 1913 by Arthur George Lundgren (Art), the
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Kishwaukee/Grove neighborhood among most dangerous in U.S.

By Brandon Reid Senior Assistant Editor Rockford’s Kishwaukee Street/Grove Street neighborhood has been ranked the 14th most dangerous neighborhood in the United
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Spring Clothing Drive May 11

Staff Report Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) has nine sites ready for the Spring Clothing Drive from 9 a.m. to
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican’s neighborhood revitalization efforts featured nationally

Staff Report Medical research continues to affirm the connection between a community’s socioeconomic status, environmental conditions and its health. SwedishAmerican Health
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Fire Department recognizes Arson Awareness Week

Online Staff Report The Rockford Fire Department is looking for everyone’s support in recognizing the 2013 Arson Awareness Week, which takes
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Park PLAYers teen applicants sought

Staff Report Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries is offering first-time job opportunities for young teens, ages 14 and 15, to participate as
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Students sought for YMCA’s Intern Challenge

• Auditions set for May 11, 15, 22, 25 Online Staff Report With the largely successful YMCA Community Dinner with Bill Rancic, season
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Congressional term limits bill introduced

Bill calls for limit of three terms for representatives, two terms for senators Staff Report FAIRFAX, Va. — U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon,
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

Rockford Bishop Emeritus Arthur J. O’Neill dies at 95

• Visitation May 2, Mass of Christian Burial May 3 Staff Report The Most Rev. Arthur J. O’Neill, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

CASA fund-raiser ‘Lift Up A Child’s Voice … A Child’s Life’ May 3

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program will hold its largest fund-raiser, the 19th Annual “Lift
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Free child safety fair at Lou Bachrodt May 3-4

Online Staff Report The Keeping Kids Safe Project by S.I.P. Kids, a national child safety organization that tours the country providing
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Literacy Council in search of volunteer tutors

• Next free tutor workshop series begins May 7 Online Staff Report The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

City designates week of April 21 ‘Rock River Trail Week’

10,000 free trees to be distributed among 11 counties Staff Report Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) and the Rockford City Council proclaimed
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | Comments (0)

No-bid garbage resolution off table

Staff Report Saying she had made her point about the quality of services offered by Rock River Disposal, Winnebago Reclamation Services
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

County-wide crime initiative unveiled

Staff Report Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) announced a county-wide collaborative crime initiative April 17 titled “Knock Out Crime”
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Arbor Day April 26: Park District offers beautification efforts

Staff Report Arbor Day takes place April 26, and the Rockford Park District, City of Gardens, and other area organizations are
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

West Side Business Association kickoff set for April 27

• Event includes Great American Cleanup participation, beautification efforts, cookout Staff Report Rockford’s West Side Business Association has announced it is open and
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Winnebago Buy Local offers ‘Are You Healthy For Business?’ April 25

Online Staff Report Winnebago Buy Local will host “Are You Healthy For Business?,” a lesson about the importance of health for
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Free Community Shred Day April 27 at MembersAlliance

Online Staff Report As part of northern Illinois’ sixth annual Money Smart Week, MembersAlliance Credit Union will offer a free Community
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Illinois House approves medical marijuana legislation

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In a 61-57 vote, the Illinois House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday, April 17, that would
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Applications available for neighborhood grants, deadline May 1

Online Staff Report The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) has announced grant applications for its Neighborhood Grants Program are available.
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Deadline May 1 for $1,000 Legislative Black Caucus Scholarship

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A 12-year member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC), state Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford,
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

City council to consider no-bid, sealed, 10-year garbage contract

Staff Report At the Monday, April 15, Rockford City Council meeting, Rockford Ald. Nancy Johnson (D-8) presented a resolution calling for
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Nearly 250 Illinois physicians endorse medical marijuana

Illinois House to vote this week on medical marijuana bill Staff Report CHICAGO — At a news conference Tuesday, April 16, a
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in IL State News> News | Comments (0)

Nominees sought for Tourism Hall of Fame

Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, May 1 Staff Report Each year, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) board of
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Rockford News | Comments (0)

Utah Concealed Carry class set for April 29 at Giovanni’s

Staff Report State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Belvidere, will host a Utah Concealed Carry class with SAFE Gun Permits LLC at
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Rock River Trail gains National Water Trails status!

Staff Report The Rock River Water Trail has been designated into the National Water Trails System by Secretary of the
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Victors in FOIA disputes should recover legal fees

• The Rock River Times’ 2010 battle with school district over release of Patrick Hardy letter referenced Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Free speech lawsuit doesn’t settle, trial to be scheduled

Staff Report After meeting for less than an hour, Federal Judge P. Michael Mahoney determined plaintiff Michael Castronovo and defendants Winnebago
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

World’s No. 1 eco-athlete featured at Earth Day Luncheon

Staff Report At Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) Sixth Annual Earth Day Luncheon, race car driver and self-proclaimed “tree-hugger” celebrity
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Renewable Energy | Comments (0)

Employers sought for April 24 job fair for veterans

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), The Workforce Connection and American Legion Boone Post 77 are
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

New Oregon, Ill., library to address origins of Ogle County

Online Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — “Beyond Books,” theme of the proposed new Oregon District Library, will feature an expanded, fully
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)


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