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Small farmers fight the good fight
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The best defense is a good offense. That axiom is proving to be the best strategy
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EPA issues landmark standard for mercury, air toxics pollution from coal-fired power plants
By Environment Illinois
CHICAGO — President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first-ever nationwide standard for mercury
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Still time to enroll for Rock Valley’s spring semester
Staff Report
It’s not too late to enroll at Rock Valley College (RVC) for spring semester.
The Student Center on RVC’s main
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Tinker Swiss Cottage announces 2012 schedule
Staff Report
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens has a 2012 schedule of events and programming encompassing history, education, culture,
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Railroad lecture at Tinker Jan. 14
Staff Report
Railroads in the local area will be the topic of a lecture at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at
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Citizens urged to prepare for winter conditions
Staff Report
In preparation for the winter weather, the Rockford Fire Department is encouraging all Rockford residents to participate in
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Goodwill partners with local agencies to offer free financial classes
Staff Report
Goodwill is partnering with local financial providers and not-for-profit agencies in 2012 to offer Good Dollars and Sense,
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Testing for toxic chemicals to begin after Jan. 1 near Amerock
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has announced testing for buried toxic chemicals in and around
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USEPA to fund city well hookups to contaminated well homes
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has agreed to hook up at least 16 residences
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Defense bill sparks rights panic
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The original version of Defense Spending Bill 1867 submitted in the United States Senate last week
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Department of Agriculture approves factory hog farm in Livingston County
Staff Report
SAUNEMIN, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has approved the construction of the Harms-Kevin House factory hog
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State Police not required to release FOID info
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police officials announced Dec. 8 they are not required to release the names and
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Postal Service public meeting delayed yet again — to Jan. 5
Staff Report
A public meeting to discuss the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal to move mail processing operations from Rockford to Madison,
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Fed crackdown on online food stamp fraud empowers Illinois
By Andrew Thomason
Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The federal government is trying to crack down on abuse of food stamp
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Postal Service public meeting delayed yet again — to Jan. 5
Staff Report
A public meeting to discuss the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal to move mail processing operations from Rockford to Madison,
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Buy a lagoon brick and pave the way for a Nicholas Conservatory patio
Staff Report
Give a gift that leaves a legacy by buying a lagoon brick this holiday season.
The Rockford Park District
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First Presbyterian Church building for sale
Staff Report
After more than 10 years at the 406 N. Main St. location in downtown Rockford, the members of
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Rockford Historical Society holds membership drive
Staff Report
Winter is approaching, and the year 2011 is quickly drawing to a close. The Rockford Historical Society announces
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Rock River Trail Initiative: November 2011 update
By Greg Farnham
RRTI Coordinator
We are pleased to report good progress during November toward the objectives of establishing a recreational Rock
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Photo: Helicopter trims trees along Pecatonica Prairie Path
From the Dec. 7-13, 2011, issue
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Dec. 15 meeting to address moving Rockford mail processing to Madison, Wis.
Staff Report
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposal to move mail processing operations from
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Raw Milk rally to transport 100 gallons across state lines Dec. 8
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The Raw Milk Freedom Riders, a group that comprises “Food Freedom Advocates” from across the United
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Two public hearings on annexations; one down, one to go
Staff Report
Two hearings were scheduled for annexation of expansion areas for I-39 at Baxter Road (Cherry Valley) and annexation
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Kishwaukee Road bridge open to traffic
Staff Report
The Kishwaukee Road bridge, just south of Chicago-Rockford International Airport, opened to traffic Friday, Nov. 25.
The bridge carries traffic
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‘Help for the Holidays’ for those who’ve lost loved ones
Staff Report
Olson Funeral Chapels, North Chapel, will give an afternoon presentation, “Help for the Holidays,” from 3 to 4:30
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Spay Illinois offers low-cost spaying and neutering
Staff Report
Spay Illinois is a statewide program that is making it easy for people to have their pets spayed
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Nicor Gas: Building a better community (2011 update)
From Nicor Gas newsletter
Our Commitment to the Environment: As one of the nation’s largest natural gas distribution companies, Nicor
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Better Business Bureau offers online shopping advice
Staff Report
This holiday shopping season will send thousands of consumers not to stores, but to their smartphones and computers. In
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Correction: Date of meeting incorrect
The date of the Signal Hill community meeting cited in the Nov. 23-29 guest column “Rockford Public Schools: Plugged into
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Deadline for comment on dietary supplements is Dec. 2
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Are you taking any vitamins or supplements as part of your diet?
The independent citizens health
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Rockford passes resolution supporting Rock River Trail Initiative
• Two-state, 11-county Rock River Trail Initiative Council formed
Staff Report
Rockford City Council passed a resolution of support for the
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Let’s talk turkey …
By Dom Castaldo, Ph.D.
Americans are eating more turkey — approximately 16.4 pounds per person per year, more than double
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Judgment against Department of Agriculture for withholding factory farm records final
Staff Report
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA) has elected not to appeal a recent court ruling finding that they violated
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Local elected executives work on electric deal
Staff Report
The Illinois Legislature recently approved legislation providing local governments the opportunity to aggregate the electric power purchasing of its
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Madigan’s office to offer help for Rockford homeowners
Staff Report
Homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments can find help in avoiding foreclosure at a Help for
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Techworks CNC machine training program offers new job possibilities
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Fast-Track your way to an exciting, new career in today’s automated manufacturing. There are open positions
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$1 million free speech lawsuit heads toward trial in federal court
Staff Report
The $1 million lawsuit against Winnebago County and 13 individuals just survived a “Request to Dismiss” submitted by
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Photo: Honoring our brave
From the Nov. 16-22, 2011, issue
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Connecting with the land: community gardens
National Park Service Report
nps_rtca@nps.gov
Sometimes a love of the great outdoors starts not with a mind-blowing wilderness trek, but through tending
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Photo: Black Hawk in need of repairs
From the Nov. 9-15, 2011, issue
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‘Meet the Candidates Night’ Nov. 14 for Dems
Staff Report
Attend the “Meet the Candidates Night” for Democratic candidates running for U.S. Congress in the Illinois 17th District.
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Rockford-area sites open to collect gift-filled shoe boxes
• Volunteers working to collect 8,600 gifts for needy kids this Christmas
Staff Report
While many Rockford-area families are busy with
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Student loan forgiveness movement draws response from White House
Staff Report
A nationwide movement to forgive student loan debt and stimulate the economy has prompted a response from the White
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ISP and Jo Daviess County sheriff to partner
Staff Report
PECATONIA, Ill. — This time of year, many people in Jo Daviess County are on the lookout for
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Local veterinary hospital joins FoA’s vigorous spay-neuter effort
Staff Report
DARIEN, Conn. — Since 1957, Friends of Animals (FoA), an internationally-known advocacy group, has been on the forefront
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Photos: Occupy Rockford movement crashes courthouse opening
Local, state and federal officials gathered Saturday, Oct. 29, for the grand opening of the Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse
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IEPA conducts geoprobe tests around Amerock plant
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) said Monday, Oct. 31, that it has performed geoprobe tests
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Legal questions arise on filming of police in public places
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Possibly as a part of overzealous efforts in law enforcement, a disturbing pattern has been emerging
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Rock River Trail Initiative names council members and advisers
Staff Report
A trail initiative council has been established by the Rock River Trail Initiative, a public-private partnership in Illinois and
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Beloit professor speaks about ‘Arab Spring’
By Jon McGinty
Free-lance Writer
Beth Dougherty, manger professor of international relations at Beloit College, spoke to members of the Rockford League
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