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Get geared up for days of summer with a rain barrel
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In an effort to improve and protect water quality in urban centers of Illinois, the Winnebago County Soil
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Two minutes that divided a community, part two
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The following is the second part of a series (see part one in the June 23-29
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Rockford celebrates Independence Day
From staff reports
Rockford’s annual Fourth of July celebration, which began Tuesday, June 29, with the Rockford Concert Band at the
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Two minutes that divided a community, part one
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
When City of Rockford leaders first broke their silence last year during a press conference regarding
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Bar Wars–Establishments accused by peers of being counterproductive to downtown efforts
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Not so long ago, in our very own galaxy…
It is a time of civil unrest in
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Former alderman: Using poverty funds for economic development a risky venture
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
June 14, the Rockford City Council passed a committee report recommending that $100,000 in Community Service
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Aldermen to consider steering MFT dollars away from road improvements
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Ald. Bill Robertson (I-14) introduced a resolution whereby the Finance and Personnel Committee would begin reviewing
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Clarification
Responding to the editorial “2030 plan faces second test, but does it matter now?” in the June 9-15 issue, Winnebago
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Rockford City Market inaugural opening
Rockford City Market opened Friday, June 11, to a healthy group of shoppers. Rockford City Market will take place from
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Fractional reserve banking discussion with young economist June 17
From press release
Nearly 60 local Tea Party supporters gathered Thursday night, June 10, in Lena to hear speaker Savannah Liston.
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ComEd announces Bridge Program for utility assistance
From press release
ComEd, in partnership with the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies and the City of Rockford Human Services
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MoveOn chapter protests BP oil spill
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
More than a dozen protesters from the Rockford area MoveOn.org chapter braved driving rain and chilly temperatures
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Committee reviewing consultants for grant applications
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The new Winnebago County Watershed Improvement Plan Steering Committee, which will oversee an intergovernmental effort to
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County board to consider checklist for tax abatements
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
How many good-paying jobs are worth giving a company a tax break? What constitutes a good-paying
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County board chairman announces county’s bond rate upgraded by two levels
From press release
Winnebago County was recently notified that its financial rating as determined by Moody’s Investor Service was upgraded from
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Enter to win a $100 gas card at Roscoe recycling center
From press release
LOVES PARK, Ill.—From now until Saturday, June 26, area residents can enter a drawing to win a $100
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The search is on for Mrs. Rockford
From press release
Marcie Aceto, the Illinois director for the Mrs. America Pageant system, is announcing that the search is on
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Southwest Wisconsin AirFEST filled with explosive fun
Stunt pilots (above photo) Melissa Pemberton in her Edge 540 blue monoplane (left) and Skip Stewart in the black Pitts
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Environmental Hall of Fame inducts TRRT and Winnebago County
By Frank Schier
Editor and Publisher
Two years in a row! Last year, Illinois Renewable Energy Association President and Vice-President Drs. Bob
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Freeport mayor: TIF can work when not used politically
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
After reading “Rockford’s TIF report card: Negative balances will drain public funds” in the May 19-25
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Rockton’s next step uncertain after Rock Energy case is dismissed
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
After 17th Circuit Judge Ed Prochaska (R) dismissed a lawsuit against Janesville-based Rock Energy Cooperative last
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OSF/RMH merger to halt emergency contraception for rape victims?
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
While top executives from OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Rockford Health System tout OSF’s proposed
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Rockford’s TIF report card: Negative balances will drain public funds
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
As Rockford aldermen consider tightening their belts with regard to future funding for organizations like
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Help clean up the Rock River!
By Frank Masterman
Founder & Volunteer Staff Member
Rock River Sweep.org invites all communities along the Rock River in Wisconsin and Illinois
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Rock Valley College to host groundbreaking ceremony
From press release
The public is invited to a ceremony marking the groundbreaking for the Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science
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Georgia Pampel, former TRRT music reviewer, dies
Contributed by Martha Pampel
Georgia Pampel (1933-2010), former music reviewer for The Rock River Times, died last week at age 77.
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County extends liquor license for embattled convenience store pending litigation
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
As of May 1, West Quick Mart, a convenience store at 1002 S. Pierpont Ave., was
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Local Civil War veteran gets new gravestone
By Jon McGinty
Free-lance Writer
Last Saturday, May 8, a local Union veteran of the Civil War finally got the recognition he
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Christiansen: State to ‘raid’ local coffers
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) issued a press release May 7 lambasting a bill
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Openfields Farm Tour opens door to local production landscape
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Local producers, together with the University of Illinois Extension, will present the second annual Openfields Farm Tour
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YouthBuild Rockford receives $100,000 education grant
From press release
YouthBuild Rockford, a highly regarded program of Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. (CCS) that provides low-income young people who
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Charges filed in Animal Services investigation, director to retire
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
April 29, Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato (D) announced seven felony charges had been filed
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River District, Miracle Mile funding left off council agenda
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
After a hiccup that sent the matter back to committee for reconsideration, thereby delaying for weeks
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Goverments huddle to hone storm-water management
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Officials representing Winnebago County, the City of Rockford, the Village of Cherry Valley and nearby townships
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Community service recognized during AmeriCorps Week, May 8-15
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The Rockford chapter of AmeriCorps will focus on the importance of community service May 8-15.
Volunteer members of
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Keep Northern Illinois Beatiful’s Spring Clothing Drive May 8
From press release
LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) Spring Clothing Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
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National Day of Prayer event May 6 at Coronado
From press release
The 59th annual National Day of Prayer is May 6. People of faith will gather from around the
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Rain barrel workshop at SWCD
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A free rain barrel workshop will be held from 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, at the Winnebago County
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Persistent vigilance for peace
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Trees installed on new Main Street
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AMCORE’s 100 years in Rockford comes to abrupt end
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
April 23, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Banking, the U.S. Treasury
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Rockford named on another list of shame
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
According to an April 23 article published by U.S. News & World Report, Rockford made No.
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Education Multilingual Summit May 4 to address future of District 205 schools
From press release
Parents and community members will have an opportunity to hear about and offer opinions about the direction of
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$40,000 River District allocation returns to council
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
One week after being sent back to committee for review of how the city should proceed
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CCS ordered to pay prevailing wages for deconstruction
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Comprehensive Community Solutions (CCS), Inc., the nonprofit parent organization of Rockford YouthBuild, has been ordered to
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Focus groups to provide input on District 205 student assignment
From press release
Community members will receive several opportunities to voice their opinions about student assignment in Rockford Public Schools during
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New case management system hits month-long snag
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Despite much hype during Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen’s (R) State of the County address
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Celebrate Arbor Day in Illinois April 30
From press release
Nebraska City, Neb.—Residents of Illinois will celebrate Arbor Day 2010 on April 30. While some states chose to
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Christiansen: County ’still strong,’ poised for future growth
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) delivered his annual State of the County address to
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New court case management system to ‘go live’ by end of month
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The county’s new court and case management system is expected to be online April 26, and
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