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Rockford’s unemployment rate drops to 12.8 percent, no longer highest in state

Staff Report Rockford’s unemployment rate has dropped to 12.8 percent and is now the second-highest in the state behind the Kankakee-Bradley
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

U of I president to get golden parachute after he steps down

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former University of Illinois President Michael Hogan will get a soft landing after
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Cameras to be allowed in courtrooms in five additional counties

Staff Report Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride and 15th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Val Gunnarsson announced March 28
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in News> Stateline News | Comments (0)

Hinshaw & Culbertson acquires Buckley Companies, attorneys from Nicolosi & Associates

Staff Report CHICAGO — Paul S. Nicolosi and Gino Galluzzo, former managing partners of Nicolosi & Associates, LLC, have joined as
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Kinzinger likely to represent new 16th Congressional District

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, 34, of Manteno, Ill., defeated 10-term Congressman U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, R-Ill.,
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Astronaut to speak at April 5 Earth Day Awards Luncheon

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Former NASA astronaut Mark Lee will be the celebrity guest speaker for the Fifth
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Teachers set to begin strike March 29

Staff Report Teachers in Rockford Public School District 205 are set to go on strike for the first time since 1984
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

‘Loopholes for Sale: Campaign Contributions by corporate tax dodgers’

• Thirty companies contribute $41 million to 524 members of congress, receive $10.6 billion in tax rebates Staff Report A new report
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

State Rep. Jefferson helps save tax caps as forest preserve tax rate bill fails

• The Rock River Times exclusive: proposed tax increase keeps controversy rolling for the new forest preserve district board By Frank
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Socks-that-Rock to provide custom sock monkey doll for Rachael Ray

Staff Report Rockford company Socks-that-Rock has been selected to gift its exclusive custom Rachael Ray Sock Art Doll in an
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

International Food Fair at Rockford College March 31

Staff Report International students at Rockford College will prepare some of their favorite native dishes for students and visitors during the
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Literacy Council volunteer workshop begins April 11 in Loves Park

Staff Report The Literacy Council will offer a free New Tutor Workshop beginning April 11 at the North Suburban District Library,
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

County to seek compensation from company that supplied flawed election ballots

Staff Report Winnebago County will seek compensation from the company that supplied ballots for the March 20 primary election that were
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Photo: River Action cleans up river

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March 28, 2012 | Also published in News> Photo Galleries> Regional News | Comments (0)

Volunteers needed to fight child abuse and neglect in Winnebago County

Staff Report A Child’s Voice in Court. Be a CASA volunteer. Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) will hold
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March 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Pope Benedict XVI names ninth bishop of the Diocese of Rockford

Staff Report Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor David John Malloy of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to be the ninth
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

School district information fairs to address possible teacher strike

Staff Report Rockford Public School District 205 will hold two public information fairs to address options for parents in the event
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Illinois 10th least corrupt state in nation, according to new study

Staff Report Just days after Illinois’ second-straight former governor began a prison sentence for corruption charges, a comprehensive study released March
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in News | 1 Comment

Mayor Morrissey delivers State of the City Address March 15 at Coronado

Staff Report Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) will deliver his Seventh Annual State of the City Address at 6 p.m.,
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

USEPA hooks up water, dumping probe forthcoming

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has completed its changeover of 15 homes with contaminated
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News | Comments (0)

Applications of Illinois Eavesdropping Act still being debated — part 3

• A whistleblower’s story Editor’s note: Part one of this series appeared in the Jan. 25-31 issue and part two appeared
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 4 Comments

Vote in primary Tuesday, March 20

Staff Report The Tuesday, March 20, primary election will determine which candidates will appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov.
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Sunshine Week: Attorney general releases details of 2011 FOIA requests

Staff Report CHICAGO — In recognition of Sunshine Week, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released details of the more than 5,100
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

New fund to provide resources for schools

Staff Report The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) has announced the establishment of a new fund, the DR. Auto Wheels
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford teachers’ union files intent to strike notice

Staff Report The Rockford Education Association (REA) filed its official notice of intent to strike with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Lt. Gov. touts strip club surcharge during visit to Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc.

Staff Report Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (D) visited a Rockford crisis center Friday morning, March 9, to advocate for legislation
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Rally held as no action taken against Hershberger

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Vernon Hershberger has become a national folk hero. The Wisconsin organic farmer who has brazenly defied
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Undergrads wanted for paid summer research program

By Tom Parisi NIU Media and Public Relations DEKALB, Ill. — OK, here’s a cool summer gig for bright college kids. Northern Illinois
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March 7, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Community begins slow healing process following tragedy

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Belvidere community has been floored by the recent tragic car accident that took the lives
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

CDC takes offensive in fight against raw milk

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Now for the main event: Raw Milk, “The Other White Milk,” vs. Pasteurized Milk, “The Killer
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | 5 Comments

Dr. Scott Sampson to lecture at PaleoFest

Staff Report Eight of the world’s best-known dinosaur hunters and paleontologists will gather at Rockford’s Burpee Museum the weekend
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Photo: Black History Month: Montford Point Marines honored

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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Photo: A ‘very tense’ meeting about forest preserve

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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Forest Preserve District begins spring burning

Staff Report In the coming weeks, neighbors and passersby may notice signs of the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District (WCFPD) prescribed-burn
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Notre Dame professor to lecture on immigration

Staff Report La Voz Latina and the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Rockford will host Gilberto Cardenas, M.A.,
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

In Memoriam: Tim Emmons, 1958-2012

Compiled from website A great voice in public radio has been silenced. With the passing of Timothy Emmons, general manager
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February 29, 2012 | Also published in News> Obituary Notices> Regional News | Comments (0)

Forums to address proposed changes to District 205’s alternative programs

Staff Report Rockford Public School District 205 will host two community forums to gather input regarding proposed changes to alternative programs,
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 5 Comments

Food freedom legal battles rage

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer While organic farmer Vernon Hershberger prepares for his next day in court, support for his food
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | 1 Comment

Veterans Memorial Hall’s Black History Month celebration

Staff Report The community is invited to three separate events celebrating black veterans in honor of Black History Month to
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

African-American Read-In Feb. 25 at Katie’s Cup

Staff Report Amy Orvis, a fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Rockford’s Maria Montessori public school, received a Golden Apple Foundation
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

City approves annexation of well-contaminated homes

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Rockford City Council approved the annexation of two “islands” of land parcels near Auburn and Central
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News | Comments (0)

Hershberger fight goes national; state rally set

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Vernon Hershberger had a big week last week as his fight for small-farming independence has gained
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | 2 Comments

Vote before Election Day

Staff Report The Board of Election Commissioners states that absentee voting for the March 20 primary election is now open.
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Last day: voter registration or change of address

Staff Report Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, is the last day to register or change an address for anyone wishing to
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Documentary filmed in stateline debuts at Beloit Film Festival

Staff Report A documentary with local ties will debut at the Beloit International Film Festival at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17,
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

City poised to absorb contaminated well homes

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer The Codes and Regulations Committee for the Rockford City Council approved the proposed annexation of
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News | Comments (0)

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