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25 questions a child born in 2013 will ask their parents about the ‘olden days’

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — With only days remaining until the announcement of the first child born in 2013, two authors
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

School district selects local firm for first phase of facilities plan, 10 file for school board

Staff Report Rockford Board of Education (BOE) has selected local architectural firm Hagney Architects, LLC, to complete renovations planned in the
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Jefferson-backed senior citizen laws take effect Jan. 1

Staff Report A longtime advocate for senior citizens and people with disabilities, state Rep. Chuck Jefferson (D-Rockford) is highlighting several
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Illinois families eligible for tax breaks on 529 college savings

Staff Report CHICAGO — By taking action before the end of December, families who hope to help their children afford a
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

RVC extends hours in January to help students register for semester

Staff Report A number of RVC departments in the Student Center on main campus (3301 N. Mulford Road) will be
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Garbage schedule for 2012 holidays

Staff Report The garbage collection for City of Rockford residents over the New Year’s Day holiday will be as follows: Pick-up over
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

November monthly job gain largest of the year in Illinois

Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois added 16,400 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent, according to preliminary
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Illinois is a national leader in its efforts to combat drunk driving

• Jesse White applauds NTSB for its recommendation that all states follow Illinois’ lead Staff Report Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

State Police urge motorists to remember Move Over law

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police (ISP) District 16 Commander, Captain James Alexander, is reminding motorists to be alert
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Oregon High School principal publishes school improvement book

Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — PJ Caposey, Oregon High School principal, has released a book titled Building a Culture of Support:
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Why is there life? U of I researchers and a multidisciplinary team seek the answer

By Susan Jongeneel Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois microbiologists
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

City council pushes tobacco license fee increases back to April

• City council voted to lay over a law that would require landlords to register with the city Staff Report Rockford City Council
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Study: The most popular Christmas tales of the past 200 years

By Tom Parisi NIU Media and Public Relations What’s the most popular Christmas tale of the past two centuries? Emily Kingery, a
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Memorial service for the homeless Dec. 20 at Carpenter’s Place

Staff Report The community is invited to attend a local observance of the Homeless Persons Memorial Day from 10 to 11
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Merry Christmas to deserving causes

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher With all the pain and woe coming across the national, state and local news, let’s close
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Give the gift of lifelong learning

By Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement The frenzy of holiday shopping is upon us, and many of us
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Activities to honor REACT helicopter crew lost in Dec. 10 crash

Staff Report A number of initiatives are under way at Rockford Health System (RHS) to honor the REACT helicopter crew lost
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s On the Waterfront festival ends 29-year run

Staff Report Rockford’s On the Waterfront (OTW) Labor Day weekend festival will end after 29 years, organizers have announced. The festival, which
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Police to crack down on drunk driving during holiday season

Staff Report According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2011 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 32,367 people died in motor
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December 19, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Drastic fee increases for tobacco retailers within the city

Editor’s note: This letter was sent before the particulars were known to the general public, including Kelley Williamson. Dec. 3, 2012 The
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 4 Comments

State’s ban on concealed carry ruled unconstitutional

• Appeals court gives state lawmakers 180 days to develop concealed carry law Staff Report Illinois may soon join the rest of the
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

A.J. Bos sells ravaged megadairy site in Jo Daviess County

Staff Report WARREN, Ill. — Dec. 7, lawyers for the partially constructed megadairy near Nora, Ill., filed documents at the Jo
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Filing deadline for RVC board moved to Dec. 26

Staff Report As of Dec. 3, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed into law a bill that changed the filing period
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Rockford aldermen review Capital Improvement Plan at Dec. 12-13 meetings

Staff Report Rockford aldermen will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the second-floor conference room at Rockford
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel appointed

• Final report must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2013 Staff Report Chief Judge James F. Holderman announced he appointed a Magistrate Judge
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Looking back at railroads — a bit of Rockford’s history

By Brian Landis Rockford’s Illinois Central Railroad depot was built in the 1880s and torn down in 1958 to
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Learning activities for students over winter break

By Huntington Learning Center It’s holiday break, and if you are in need of a few ideas to help keep your
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

State Police urge motorists to use caution near crash scenes

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police are warning motorists to be vigilant in observing stranded vehicles and pedestrians near
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

2nd Annual Girl Scout Cookie Kick-Off with Rockford IceHogs

Staff Report Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announces the Second Annual Cookie Kick-Off with the Rockford IceHogs from
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

HOMES wins fight against Bos; still needs your help

Contributed by HOMES HOMES (Helping Others Maintain Environmental Standards) is happy to report that we won our lawsuit Nov. 7,
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Lena

Staff Report LENA, Ill. — Children, bring Mom and Dad to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on one of their
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Congress remains divided as ‘fiscal cliff’ nears

• Democrats reject counteroffer proposed by Republicans Dec. 3 Staff Report As the nation inches closer to a “fiscal cliff,” set to begin
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Nation & World> News | 2 Comments

‘12 Hours of Salvation’ Toy Drive Dec. 7 at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall

Staff Report Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and the Salvation Army partner again this year for the annual
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford Institute and ‘Chronicles’ host lecture, ‘Taking Christmas Back’

Staff Report The Rockford Institute and Chronicles: A Magazine of American Culture is hosting a local lecture at 6 p.m.,
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Chrysler raffles Dodge Dart to employees, proceeds benefit United Way

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — United Way of Rock River Valley has had a strong, long-standing partnership with Chrysler/UAW Local
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

State representative invites public’s ideas for legislation

Staff Report As the 2013 spring legislative session approaches, State Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford, is inviting constituents to share ideas and
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Local Bon-Ton stores offer Goodwill Sale Dec. 6-11

Staff Report Before you head to the mall in search of just the right gifts, dig out those sweaters you no
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Angel Statue of Hope ceremony Dec. 6 in downtown Rockford

Staff Report Area families are invited to attend the Angel Statue of Hope Candlelight Vigil and Remembrance Ceremony at 6 p.m.,
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford Police Department accepting applications for police officer

Staff Report The Rockford Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of police officer to work in partnership with
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Free speech lawsuit against county OK’d for trial

Staff Report A ruling just issued by Federal Judge Frederick J. Kapala will allow a First Amendment lawsuit to proceed
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Medical cannabis patients rally in Springfield

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Medical cannabis patients and advocates lobbied elected officials at the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 27 in
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | 4 Comments

A.J. Bos to abandon Traditions megadairy in Jo Daviess County

Staff Report WARREN, Ill. — Nov. 15, the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) announced a proposed settlement agreement between the Illinois
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Some history and a new 20 years

Editor’s note: The following retrospective article is reprinted from the Dec. 31, 2008-Jan. 6, 2009, issue of The Rock River
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rev. Jesse Jackson to return to Freeport Nov. 28 to meet with Sensata workers

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Rev. Jesse Jackson will return to Freeport, Ill., Wednesday, Nov. 28, to meet with workers
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Katrina Smith’s husband charged with her murder

Staff Report Katrina A. Smith’s husband, Todd C. Smith, 45, was charged with her murder almost one month to the
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Group marches against police-involved shooting deaths

Staff Report Local group Justice for Our Children marched against recent police-involved shooting deaths in Rockford Monday, Nov. 19. The march began
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

‘The Rock River Times’ celebrates 25 years — part 2

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor We continue the account of The Rock River Times’ 25 years of news reporting and community contributions
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Illinois second most common state for Thanksgiving cooking fires

Staff Report According to State Farm claims data, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year.
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Holiday food safety tips to avoid foodborne illness

Editor’s note: The following tips were provided by the Winnebago County Health Department. The holidays are a time for delicious feasts
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Food Bank preps Holiday Meal Boxes

Staff Report Saturday, Nov. 17, more than 50 volunteers worked together at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s (NIFB) Northwest Center, 6315
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)


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