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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Photo: A ‘very tense’ meeting about forest preserve

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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)

Applications of Illinois Eavesdropping Act still being debated — part 2

Editor’s note: Part one of this series appeared in the Jan. 25-31 issue. By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Rock River Times
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

Winnebago Buy Local 2012 Kick-off Celebration Feb. 9 at Giovanni’s

Staff Report Winnebago Buy Local will host its 2012 Kick-off Celebration beginning at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Grand
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Recreational synergies along the Rock River Trail

• Rock River Trail Initiative: Update for January 2012 By Greg Farnham RRTI Coordinator Two of the important events for the trail
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Author, tech expert to address Rockford students during NIU visit

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Tech-savvy teens use the Internet to do everything from chatting with friends to posting original artwork
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

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 | 2 Comments

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 | 4 Comments

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 | 1 Comment

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 | 3 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)


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