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Nominees sought for Tourism Hall of Fame
Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, May 1
Staff Report
Each year, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) board of
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Utah Concealed Carry class set for April 29 at Giovanni’s
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State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Belvidere, will host a Utah Concealed Carry class with SAFE Gun Permits LLC at
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Photos: Film crew here to film ‘Daily Planet’ episode
By Frank Schier
Editor & Publisher
The week before, Rockford’s Universal Hovercraft was in California working one of their creations into a
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Montford Point Marines honored at Memorial Hall
By Jon McGinty
Free-lance Writer
Rockford’s Veterans Memorial Hall hosted six members of the Montford Point Marines during a ceremony and
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Nov. 8 dinner to benefit search for missing Machesney Park woman
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Family of missing Machesney Park, Ill., woman Katrina A. Smith will hold a benefit dinner from 5:30 to 9
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State Rep. Jefferson backs bill aimed at spurring redevelopment along Rock River
Staff Report
To improve and encourage growth in Rockford’s downtown and riverfront area, state Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford, is backing a
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New restaurant to open in former Paragon space in early summer
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A new restaurant is scheduled to open early this summer in the former Paragon restaurant space at 205 W.
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Rockford’s unemployment rate drops to 12.8 percent, no longer highest in state
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Rockford’s unemployment rate has dropped to 12.8 percent and is now the second-highest in the state behind the Kankakee-Bradley
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Rockford teachers’ union files intent to strike notice
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The Rockford Education Association (REA) filed its official notice of intent to strike with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations
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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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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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First Presbyterian Church building for sale
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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
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Winter is approaching, and the year 2011 is quickly drawing to a close. The Rockford Historical Society announces
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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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Rockford Park District leaders reflect on visions for new conservatory
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
With the grand opening of the new Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens scheduled for this weekend,
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Rockford Trick-or-Treat hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31
Staff Report
One of the favorite holidays for children is quickly approaching. If you look out your windows, you will
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Visitor spending increased in Winnebago County
• Among the best in Illinois, 2010
From newsletter
Visitors to Winnebago County spent 9.6 percent more in 2010, adding almost
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IEPA confirms well water contamination
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Results of the third round of groundwater tests conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
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Photo: Rockford marches in support of Occupy Wall Street
From the Oct. 12-18, 2011, issue
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Volunteers needed to fight child abuse and neglect in Winnebago County
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Be a child’s voice in court. Be a CASA volunteer. Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) will
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Former employees: Amerock had blatant disregard for environment around factory
Editor’s note: This is the third part of a three-part series detailing the effects of pollution created by businesses north
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Water expert warns of impending toxic problems
• IEPA assigns investigator to possible Superfund site
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series detailing toxic
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Concentration of metal discovered around Northwest Community Center
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The Rock River Times (TRRT), with assistance from a local metal detector enthusiast, has discovered
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Photos: Second Annual ‘Great Rock River Sweep’
From the Sept. 14-20, 2011, issue
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Church class aims to help people get their finances under control
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Broadway Covenant Church this month will start a class to help participants from Rockford and surrounding
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Area near former Amerock plant a toxic wasteland
Area could be declared another EPA Superfund site
• Former and current residents and Amerock employees recall toxic waste dumping in
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First Lutheran undergoes restoration of steeple
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. in Rockford, has had its steeple restored by
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Additional VOC well samples to be taken after second town hall meeting
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
In the days following the town hall meeting to discuss options for residents who may have
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LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program for seniors and disabled begins Sept. 1
Staff Report
The City of Rockford Human Services Department, along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office
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Correction on 16th ‘Honor the Mounds’ article
In the article about the 16th Annual “Honor the Mounds” Gathering (Aug. 17-23, 2011), it was stated that
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Five of 21 wells contaminated with gasoline in Soper Avenue area
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Gasoline pollution has been found in five wells in what may be an isolated problem in
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Court: School district violated Freedom of Information Act
Click here to read the judge’s Memorandum and Order
The Rock River Times, Illinois Press Association victorious in landmark Freedom of
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Rockford police: No cell phone usage allowed in school zones
Staff Report
In anticipation of the upcoming school year, the Rockford Police Department would like to remind citizens that cell
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Out of the Darkness Rockford Community Walk for suicide prevention Sept. 10
Staff Report
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. A walk to save lives, the
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Being green just got a little easier
• Local recycling company launches new website; offers services for free
Staff Report
L J Projects recently launched their new website
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Rock Energy Cooperative celebrates 75th anniversary
Staff Report
JANESVILLE, Wis. — In 1936, a group of Rock County farmers decided that if they wanted to get
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Residents want answers after contaminated water discovered
• Winnebago County: Testing for contaminated water being treated like criminal investigation
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Winnebago County officials and anxious
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Rain doesn’t discourage dancers at 16th ‘Honor the Mounds’ celebration
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
The Native Americans performed a number of dances at the 16th Annual “Honor the Mounds” celebration
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Photos: Big rides and family fun at Boone County Fair
From the Aug. 17-23, 2011, issue
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Pecatonica River Clean-Up re-scheduled for Aug. 28
Staff Report
The Eighth Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up in Freeport has been re-scheduled for Aug. 28 because of recent flooding. The
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Illinois State Police to conduct alcohol, roadside safety checks
Staff Report
PECATONICA, Ill. — The Illinois State Police, District 16, will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Act (ACE) patrols in
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Becca’s Closet to open for homecoming season
Staff Report
Becca’s Closet will open Saturday, Aug. 27, for the homecoming season. Becca’s Closet, now located at Lutheran Church
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Applicants sought for Weatherization Training Program
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The City of Rockford Human Services Department is seeking individuals interested in training for jobs in home weatherization
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Church offers Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University course
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Rockford’s River Valley Community Church will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) 13-week DVD financial course beginning at
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Heritage Credit Union now accepting applications for small grants
Staff Report
The Richard J. McGrath Endowment Fund was created in 2007 to provide small grants for local social organizations
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Beattie prepares to welcome annual Native American gathering Aug. 13
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
As the full moon begins to rise upon the Rockford area, an annual gathering of visitors will
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Nebraska Zephyr train stops in Rockford
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
A historic train passed through Rockford Tuesday, July 19, as the Nebraska Zephyr continued its journey from
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5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies distributed Aug. 13 at Davis Park
Staff Report
The Third Annual Pencils in the Park will distribute 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies from 11 a.m. to
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Photos: Fun at Festa Italiana
\From the Aug. 10-16, 2011, issue
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