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YouthBuild program seeks applicants for 2011-2012 cycle

Staff Report Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., is seeking individuals to apply for its YouthBuild Rockford program. Applicants will go through a
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Memorial Scholarship Fund-raiser for Kevin D. Rice Sr.

A Memorial Scholarship Fund-raiser in honor of Kevin D. Rice Sr., a fallen Rockford police officer, will be held Saturday,
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July 27, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

In Memoriam: Dr. Peter J. Stanlis, 1919-2011

By the Rev. Joan Surrey Clark Rockford College Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter John Stanlis, 91, distinguished professor of humanities emeritus of Rockford
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Obituary Notices | 2 Comments

Photo: Renowned international scholar and friend of Robert Frost, Dr. Peter J. Stanlis leaves rare legacy

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July 20, 2011 | Also published in News | 1 Comment

Northwest Neighborhood Meeting set for July 26

Staff Report Meetings for the Northwest Neighborhood will be held from 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 7, at
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Charges fly at Rockton meeting

– Rockton Village Administrative Committee responds to citizen complaints, and Trustee Zach Baker presses village attorney on performance By Jane Carrell Coordinator,
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Woman sues Department of Agriculture for release of Shamrock Acres documents

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor An Industry, Ill., woman is alleging Freedom of Information Act violations in a lawsuit she filed regarding
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | 1 Comment

Hundreds show at factory farm hearing to express concerns

By Karen Hudson Illinois Citizens for Clean Air & Water and Barbara Ashwood-Gegas Rural Residents for Responsible Agriculture Hundreds of people showed up for
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Downtown Subway owner retires to Florida

Staff Report Time to go! HIS LAST DAY in ROCKFORD IS WED., JULY 26! Kurt Lukan, owner of the downtown Subway
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

RVC Community Education Department course offering: ‘Will You Ever Be Able to Retire?’

Staff Report Rock Valley Community Education Department will be offering the “Will You Ever Be Able to Retire?” class from 6:30-8:30
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July 20, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Not everyone LOLing at state senator’s Facebook humor

• State Sen. Dave Syverson said it’s a ‘lesson learned’ after Facebook post about ‘Mohammed from Iran’ generates controversy By Brandon
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | 12 Comments

Revelations at Rockton Village Board Meeting to continue

Editor’s note: Issues brought up at the July 5 meeting will be addressed at next Tuesday’s, July 19, meeting, according
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Everything’s free: ‘Calvary Cares’ giveaway event July 23

Staff Report In an effort to be a source of comfort and compassion to those in the stateline area who are
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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Photo: ‘Open House at Hogwart’ July 15 at Discovery Center

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July 13, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Economic impact of travel, visitor volume to Illinois rises in 2010

• Illinois tourism generates $29.3 billion for economy; visitors to state increase by 5 percent Staff Report Officials from the Illinois Department
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in IL State News> News> Rockford News> Stateline News | Comments (0)

Photo: Stillman Valley Civil War memorial rededicated

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July 6, 2011 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Local businesses unite to provide milk for kids through Rock River Valley Pantry

Staff Report Rock River Valley Pantry is the recipient of several grants to purchase milk to provide for families using the
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Radon gas identified as a leading cause of cancer

Staff Report The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the General Services Administration, and the departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Health and Human
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in IL State News> National News> News | Comments (0)

New Department of Homeland Security-certified course coming to Rockford

Staff Report Assessing the risk to individuals, property and resources within a community is important in determining and prioritizing preventive measures
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July 6, 2011 | Also published in IL State News> National News> News | Comments (0)

Celebrate the Fourth: Rockford Fourth of July events

Staff Report The Rockford Fourth of July Committee and “Mr. Fourth of July” Joe Marino offer a weekend full of
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Man convicted of threatening to kidnap, murder Judge Philip Reinhard

Staff Report John J. Miller, 50, formerly of Milwaukee, was convicted June 22 following a jury trial for threatening to kidnap
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Wind turbines affect your land and your business

From Informed Farmers’ Coalition The Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association (IAAA) has voted NOT to treat farmland on which wind turbines have
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Summer Clothing Drive at area Hilanders July 9

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) Summer Clothing Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Illinois State Police to conduct Roadside Safety Checks

Staff Report The Illinois State Police, District 16, will conduct Roadside Safety Checks in Winnebago County during the weekend of July
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford children benefit from summer food program

Staff Report Through Rockford’s Human Services Department and Lifescape’s Community Kitchen component, more than 3,000 kids are being served a nutritious
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

HoverCraft enthusiasts from five states, Canada and Australia on the Rock River

Staff Report June 16-19, 60 enthusiasts from Florida, Missouri, southern Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ontario, Canada, and Melbourne, Australia attended Universal Hovercraft’s
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Crime: Investigation shows the high cost of wrongful convictions in Illinois

*  Wrongful convictions lead to dollars wasted, lives lost and ruined, and justice run amok. Staff Report CHICAGO—A seven-month investigation by the
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Police: No indication of crime in alleged ‘sexting’ by former District 205 employee

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor Police have still not found cause to make an arrest in a month-long investigation into allegations that
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Klaas Financial to hold car and bike show to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Klaas Financial, Inc. will host its Second Annual Car and Bike Show on Saturday, June 25, to
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Premiere Estate Buyers coming to Rockford June 21-25

Staff Report Have you ever wondered what those old silver coins in your coffee can were worth? When was the last
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Citizens Utility Board offers tips to reduce energy usage

Staff Report ComEd customers could be overpaying on their power bills by $189 million a year, but simple actions could cut
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Navistar Supplier Symposium connects Rockford region suppliers to opportunity

Staff Report Navistar, Inc., a global vehicle and engine assembler headquartered in Illinois, will conduct a Supplier Symposium from 9 a.m.
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

YouthBuild program seeks VISTA/AmeriCorps volunteers

Staff Report Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., (CCS) is seeking one full-time AmeriCorps volunteer and two VISTA volunteers, available immediately. The AmeriCorps opening
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June 22, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockton subdivision moves forward after years of controversy

Staff Report After about five years of stalls, Rockton officials signed off on the first phase of a 123-acre subdivision near
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Former WCAS employee makes restitution to county

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Gloria Ohman-Knox, the former Winnebago County Animal Services employee who was convicted for embezzlement of $10,000 from
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Office of Tourism reps visit Rockford to discuss impact of tourism

Staff Report Representatives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) will stop in Rockford during
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford teachers earn master’s degrees with specialization in middle school math

Staff Report DeKalb, Ill.—It’s simple math, really. Take a small army of dedicated middle school teachers. Add to that a highly-specialized master’s
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Winnebago County Board Redistricting Map now available on county website

Staff Report The proposed Winnebago County Board Redistricting Map is now available to be viewed on the Winnebago County website at
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

$17.77 Flag Day cat adoptions at WCAS

Staff Report Show your patrioCATism by adopting any striped cat in celebration of Flag Day. June 13-18, all adult striped cats
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District offers Rec ‘n Roll Gymnastics for little ones

Staff Report Rockford Park District offers children with disabilities ages 2-1/2 – 6 the opportunity to progress through basic gymnastics and
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Group to celebrate former Amerock building’s historic status

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor The group that made efforts to save one of Rockford’s most visible buildings will celebrate publicly tomorrow,
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Bilderberg Group meeting set for June 9-12 in Switzerland

Staff Report An ultra-secret meeting of approximately 120 elite politicians, businessmen, military officials, royalty and bankers is taking place in St.
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

Lake Michigan Water Trail added to National Trails System

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor An area recreational trail is now officially on a list of national outdoor public access points. Monday, June
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

City of Rockford Human Services Department announces cooling sites

Staff Report The City of Rockford Human Services Department announces the availability of cooling sites throughout the city and surrounding area
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June 8, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Website ranks Rockford ninth on ‘Most Dangerous Cities’ list

By Jim Hagerty Online Editor While Rockford has slowly moved down the list of worst American cities, according to Money magazine, and
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Rockford AirFest 2011 to feature record number of static aircraft

-  See a range of military and civilian aircraft up close Staff Report Rockford AirFest 2011 won’t just feature amazing aircraft in
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Market prepares for opening day

-  This year’s vendors announced Staff Report Shop Rockford City Market when it returns for a second season Friday, June 3. At
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System, including SwedishAmerican Hospital, SwedishAmerican Medical Center/Belvidere, SwedishAmerican Home Health, and SwedishAmerican Medical Group clinics, has received
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Check out Aurora Paddlesport Festival!

By Tom Lindblade President, Illinois Paddle Council The 3rd Annual Aurora Paddlesports Festival (APF) is shaping up to be an exciting weekend
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Memorial Day: Remembering our fallen soldiers

Members of the Cub Scouts, Sons of Union Veterans Camp No. 26, Auburn High School’s ROTC Color Guard help Rockford
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)


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