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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April 4, 2012 | Also published in News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

New restaurant to open in former Paragon space in early summer

Staff Report A new restaurant is scheduled to open early this summer in the former Paragon restaurant space at 205 W.
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Rockford’s unemployment rate drops to 12.8 percent, no longer highest in state

Staff Report 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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April 4, 2012 | Also published in News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Rockford teachers’ union files intent to strike notice

Staff Report The Rockford Education Association (REA) filed its official notice of intent to strike with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations
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March 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 1 Comment

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

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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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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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Photo Galleries> Rockford News | 2 Comments

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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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 2 Comments

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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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Photo: Rockford marches in support of Occupy Wall Street

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Volunteers needed to fight child abuse and neglect in Winnebago County

Staff Report Be a child’s voice in court. Be a CASA volunteer. Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) will
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 2 Comments

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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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 1 Comment

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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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Photos: Second Annual ‘Great Rock River Sweep’

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Church class aims to help people get their finances under control

Staff Report 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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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 2 Comments

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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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | 1 Comment

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 24, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Amerock & Water Contamination Series> Local News> News> Rockford News | 2 Comments

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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Photos: Big rides and family fun at Boone County Fair

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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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Applicants sought for Weatherization Training Program

Staff Report 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

Staff Report 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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 17, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

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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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | 1 Comment

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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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Photos: Fun at Festa Italiana

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Friends to host Children’s Book Sidewalk Sale

Staff Report The Friends of Rockford Public Library (RPL) will host a Summer Sidewalk Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)

Notice: Last chance to protest industrial wind turbines in Winnebago County

Editor’s note: This Legal Notice is published gratis by The Rock River Times and is presented as public service announcement. LEGAL
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News> Winnebago County News | Comments (0)

Second Annual Veggie Tour: Planting the Seeds of Success

Staff Report Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to take the free (self-guided)
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Clarification

Although the name of the author of the Aug. 3-9 guest column “Zoning Board not respectful of citizens’ concerns” was
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Kishwaukee Corridor offers free training to target drug trade Aug. 10-11

Staff Report Rockford’s Kishwaukee Corridor Weed and Seed will offer two days of free training by a Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of
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August 3, 2011 | Also published in Local News> News> Rockford News | Comments (0)


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