Fire erupts at former Amerock factory site

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Fire erupted on the roof of the former Amerock factory on Auburn Street May 17 after
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Memorial Day events pay tribute to fallen veterans

Staff Report A series of events in downtown Rockford will pay tribute to fallen veterans on Memorial Day, May 28. The annual
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Predator Drone to make rare appearance at Rockford AirFest June 2-3

Staff Report Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced it has secured a MQ-1 Predator Drone as a static display for
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Top scholars to receive Oscar-style treatment at All-Star Salute

Staff Report Nearly 200 top scholars at the middle and high school levels will be recognized during the 2011 Academic
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State Senate looks to raid funds to pay old bills

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To pay down overdue bills, Illinois Senate Democrats want to siphon cash from
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Garbage collection schedule delayed because of Memorial Day holiday

Staff Report The garbage collection for City of Rockford residents for Monday, May 28, and the balance of that week
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Traffic enforcement for Memorial Day

Staff Report The Rockford Police Department will join state and local law enforcement officers for the 2012 Click It or
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Photos: One day at Janesville’s Monterey Dam

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher The City of Janesville extended an invitation to join the Health Monitoring Committee, one of
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Rockford mail processing operations to move to Chicago suburbs

Staff Report As a result of studies begun in September 2011, and the Feb. 23 announcement expanding the Rockford mail processing
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IEPA conducts heavy metal probe around Amerock

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Although information about the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) investigation into toxic waste dumping around the
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RMTD sets date for East Side facility grand opening

Staff Report The Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) has announced the Grand Opening of the new East Side Transfer Center
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Fund-raising efforts begin for David F. Johnson Accessible Fishing Pier Project

Staff Report The Rockford Park District and Rockford Park District Foundation kicked off fund-raising efforts May 15 for the
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Photos: Diocese of Rockford installs ninth bishop

From the May 16-22, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Logo selected for Rock River Water Trail

Staff Report A logo has been selected for the Rock River Water Trail, according to an announcement by the Rock
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Police Memorial Week events observed this week

Staff Report The Northern Illinois Police Memorial Week Committee cordially invites you to the 32nd Annual Police Memorial events. This
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Goodwill to offer public free classes on money management

Staff Report Good Dollars and Sense, Goodwill’s free 12-hour course in money management, provides community members with the skills and
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1,543 households contribute to Spring Clothing Drive

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) volunteers and staff assisted 1,543 area households with clothing
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Rockford Lutheran School offers open houses

Staff Report Rockford Lutheran Academy, 4700 Augustana Drive, and Rockford Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School, 3411 N. Alpine Road in Rockford, are
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Sheriff’s Association sponsors Illinois Teenage Institute on Substance Abuse

Staff Report Sheriff Richard A. Meyers of Winnebago County has announced the Illinois Sheriff’s Association is proud to once again
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Applications now being accepted for lead mitigation for houses in Winnebago County

Staff Report The “Creating Lead Safe Rockford” (CLSR) program of the Winnebago County Health Department is now taking applications for consideration
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Former RVC president asked to resign at L.A. college following vote of no confidence

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Former Rock Valley College (RVC) President and current L.A. Trade Technical College President Roland “Chip” Chapdelaine received
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New Bishop of Rockford to be ordained May 14 at BMO Harris Bank Center

Staff Report The Ordination and Installation of Monsignor David J. Malloy as the ninth Bishop of the Catholic Diocese
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Maria Montessori School invites community to May 12 Water Fair

By Rachel Leon Maria Montessori School is holding a Water Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 12,
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Spring Clothing Drive May 12 at area Hilanders

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) Spring Clothing Drive will be from 9 a.m.
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SwedishAmerican announces 49 layoffs, outsourcing

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System is reducing its workforce by 49 employees and eliminating an additional 76 vacant positions. These actions
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Unemployment drops to 8.1 percent as people give up search for work

Staff Report The U.S. Labor Department announced May 4 that the U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, below March’s revised
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Supreme Court approves cameras for courts in two northern Illinois counties

Staff Report Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court and Chief Judge Joseph G. McGraw of the
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Rockford Karate Club Sensei John Allen takes karate to highest level

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Sensei John Allen has taken karate to its highest level — that of a true
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Search for missing Aurora boy continues one year after his disappearance

• Boy’s mother was found dead of a suicide inside a Rockford motel room May 14, 2011 Staff Report The search for
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Historic Mandalay Lounge reopens

By LeRoy and Lisa Jones Proprietors of the Lafayette Hotel and Mandalay Lounge First opened in 1927 as the Bus Stop
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‘Sun-Times’ cites Rockford as a family friendly destination

Staff Report For a city that regularly makes “Top 10 Worst” lists (Forbes’ “Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities,” Money’s “Top 10
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New downtown restaurant to open as District, job fair May 8-9

Staff Report Andy Roiniotis and Denny Trakas, owners of RBI and Onyx bar and grills, announced their latest venture, in
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Keeping Kids Safe Project May 4-5

Staff Report First Northern Credit Union and Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall are holding the Annual Keeping Kids Safe Project Friday and
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Plans announced for Summer Job Fair

Staff Report The Workforce Connection is announcing plans to hold a Youth Summer Job Fair from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, May
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Enjoy Free Oak Tree Trail

• Discover a great way to clean up our part of America with Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful and the Rock
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Public hearings on landfill expansion move to BMO Harris Bank Center

• Next meeting from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, April 30 Editor’s Note: From Farce to BIG FARCE: After other “hearings”
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RMTD buses install audio/video monitoring

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Anyone who has ridden the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) buses over the last few
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PAWS Humane Society holds adoption event April 28 at Edgebrook

Staff Report PAWS Humane Society will hold an Adoption Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at
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March of Dimes’ ‘March for Babies’ April 29 in Rockford

Staff Report State Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford, will be participating in the March of Dimes’ “March for Babies” at 9 a.m.,
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April 30 public hearing to address draft school district consolidation recommendations

Staff Report Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) will be in Rockford Monday, April 30, to host a public hearing seeking
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IEPA names gas source of contamination site

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Sources of the benzene that contributed to the contaminated well water on Rockford’s west side have
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Public hearing on Winnebago Landfill expansion April 24

• A second public hearing will be Monday, April 30, if necessary Staff Report Public participation hearings on the proposed expansion of
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Really, Really Free Market returns to Rockford

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor It’s part swap meet, part kids’ games, part day-in-the-park outing, but mostly, it’s a fun way
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Free trees to be distributed during April 28 Great American Cleanup

Staff Report Free oak trees, courtesy of Chad Pregracke of Living Lands and Waters/Million Trees Project and the Rock River Trail
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Maria Montessori students raising money to build well in South Sudan

Staff Report Students at Maria Montessori School in Rockford are raising money to build a well in South Sudan. Different classrooms
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Free Teen Financial Reality Fair April 21

Staff Report As part of Rockford’s fifth annual Money Smart Week, the Rockford Area Chapter of Credit Unions will host
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Local company receives grant

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer Careers, etc., a local employment firm, was one of several grant recipients from the Greater Rockford Area
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Clean up with free oak trees

• Calling homeowners, businesses, farms, landowners on the Rock River. Calling Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, nature lovers and tree
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Local Great American Cleanup efforts set for April 28

Staff Report Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) will coordinate local efforts for the Fifth Annual Great American Cleanup from 8 a.m.
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17th Judicial Circuit applies for permission to authorize extended media coverage

Staff Report Chief Judge Joseph G. McGraw has announced that on April 6, the 17th Judicial Circuit Court submitted
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