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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Taproot guitarist
By John Parks
Taproot made their mark via a series of big rock radio hits and videos, but the Michigan-based rockers
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Tube Talk: Celebrity-based shows you might not know
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
What’s fun about TV these days is the sheer depth and breadth of programming on cable, satellite
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Tech-Friendly: A free alternative to Adobe Photoshop
By Paul Gorski
Adobe Systems Inc. recently announced changes (https://www.adobe.com/cc/letter.html) to how it licenses its print and web design programs. Most
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Guest Column: Big Gambling’s role in state budget crisis
By John Kindt
If during the last 23 years Illinois had taxed Big Gambling at comparable rates to other states, then
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Theater Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ opens on Broadway
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
This is not an official review.
Recently, while scanning Showtime for recent movies, I found they were airing
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Literary Hook: A trip to the grocery store
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
This poem was written about 15 years ago in January. I had begun noticing that
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Tube Talk: Finales and farewells
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Sometimes when a series ends, the producers, cast, crew and fans know in advance the show is
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Meet John Doe: The effect of voter apathy on business
By Paul Gorski
Why should a business owner create a new business or expand an existing business in Rockford or the
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Tech-Friendly: Apple iOS vs. Google Android smackdown
By Paul Gorski
You are the winner in the mobile OS wars. The consumer is always the winner when you have
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Find Your Space: Strengthen body, mind at Womanspace
By Liz Kulevich
Womanspace Marketing Coordinator
May is a big month for us at Womanspace! We’ve got some great special events
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Theater Review: Beloit Civic Theatre’s ‘Last Romance’
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Beloit Civic Theatre continues to entertain for its 80th season with Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance. The
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Literary Hook: A poem full of potholes
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Cleo Johnson, a Rockford resident, enjoys writing about many things. This time, she has chosen
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Tube Talk: ‘Rectify’ — quiet and subtle, but mesmerizing
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
A quiet little gem of a series debuted last week on Sundance Channel. It’s the network’s first
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CUB: Gas companies seeking $3 billion pay raise
From CUB’s Spring 2013 newsletter
Illinois gas utilities are trying to steamroll legislation through Springfield, Ill., that would allow the companies
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RAEDC unveils global matchmaking program
Staff Report
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — A new program to help local companies identify qualified global partners and grow their international
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New title and registration rules for canoes, kayaks
• How to register/title your watercraft in Illinois
From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Editor’s note: New title and registration rules for
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‘Begging for Change’ author at Giovanni’s May 8
Staff Report
The Northern Illinois Center for Non-profit Excellence (NICNE) at Rockford College is hosting a luncheon and program from 11:30
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Community development topic of two-day workshop
Staff Report
EDEEN will be hosting a two-day workshop designed to introduce participants to the purpose and process of comprehensive community
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Bobaflex singer
By John Parks
As a band, Bobaflex is already a few albums into their career, but to hear the guys or
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Tube Talk: ‘Orphan Black,’ a different kind of clone wars
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
A new show has begun building quite a following on BBC America. It’s Orphan Black, and it
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Property reassessment available following floods
Staff Report
April 18, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) issued a proclamation that declared Winnebago County — and 37 other
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City of Rockford Water Division achieves full compliance
Staff Report
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) notified the City of Rockford Water Division last week that it has met
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State bill aims to bar sale of meth ingredients
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) applauded House lawmakers for their unanimous support of a bill
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State Rep. Jefferson backs anti-gang bill
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To help diminish gang violence in schools, state Rep. Chuck Jefferson, D-Rockford, voted for legislation last
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Tube Talk: MTV’s ‘Awkward.’ captures teen life
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Sorry, I’m not sorry for loving MTV’s Awkward.
Yes, it’s about high school students. Yes,
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Rock Valley College signs heavy local class
By Matt Nestor
Prep Sports Reporter
Rock Valley College (RVC) is following up a highly successful season with a big
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Belvidere North names new football coach
By Matt Nestor
Prep Sports Reporter
The Rich Turner era at Belvidere North High School did not last very long.
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Emily Bear performs concert for Rockford schools May 11
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 17
Staff Report
Pianist and composer Emily Bear, 11, will perform a benefit concert for
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Health Department begins seasonal Pollen Count Report
Staff Report
The 2013 Winnebago County annual Pollen Count Report began Monday, April 15. A pollen count is a measurement of
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‘The Music Man’ at Freeport’s Lindo Theatre April 24
Staff Report
FREEPORT, Ill. — March on down to the Lindo Theatre for the 1962 musical classic The Music Man,
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Udo Dirkschneider
By John Parks
Whether singing for the legendary German metal band Accept or fronting his own band U.D.O., hard music fans
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Guest Column: ‘Rockford Labor News’ ceases publication
By John Russell Ghrist
I have always thought newspapers are the true chroniclers of time. Each edition of The Rock River
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Key Realty, Nextage merge to form United Realty IL
Staff Report
John Murray, owner of Key Realty, Inc., and Jan Mansfield, owner of Nextage Professionals Realty (formerly Century 21 Country
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EIGERlab hosts national product launch April 15
• Local entreprenuer and hair stylist to unveil three-way adjustable dryer nozzle
Staff Report
Rockford’s EIGERlab will host a national product launch at
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Winnebago County FSA Office business hours reduced
Staff Report
Starting the week of April 8, the Winnebago County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office will become a part-time office
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Alcohol countermeasure enforcement in place in April
Staff Report
PECATONICA, Ill. — Captain Jeff Bain, District 16 Commander, has announced Illinois State Police (ISP) will conduct alcohol
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Vince’s Notes: Michael Schirger talks Red Super Giant
By Vince Chiarelli
Who says a rock star can’t be an attorney? Local attorney Michael Schirger used to front the
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Another Lost Year
By John Parks
The band Another Lost Year had a very eventful 2012 and is gaining even more steam in the
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Guest Column: The SEC and Illinois pensions fraud
By John Kindt
According to a March 13 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) editorial, “It’s now official: The Land of Lincoln has
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‘The Cannabis Papers’ author slams Obama, war on drugs
• Author compares impact of modern drug war to impact of Jim Crow laws
Staff Report
CHICAGO — One author of the book
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Don’t bottle up oral health benefits of fluoridated water
Staff Report
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Nearly 50 percent of Illinois caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water
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RAMP raffle tickets go on sale April 4, drawing June 6
Staff Report
Tickets for RAMP’s upcoming “No Limits Raffle,” with proceeds benefiting RAMP’s Youth Services program, will go on sale April
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Illinois gets ‘A-’ for transparency of government spending
Staff Report
CHICAGO — Illinois received an “A-” when it comes to government spending transparency, according to “Following the Money 2013:
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Autism may be more prevalent than previously believed
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may indicate that autism
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One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Staff Report
According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report released March 19, one in three seniors
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U.S. Senate votes on critical environmental legislation
By Environment Illinois
CHICAGO — Early Saturday morning, March 23, the U.S. Senate voted for increased resources for our parks and
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Halberstadt: A skydiving adventure for the thrill-seeker
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
A common characteristic among most athletes and sports fans is we’re all thrill-seekers. Whether it’s hitting the
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John Borling to discuss book at Rockford College April 2
Staff Report
Rockford resident John Borling, Major General, USAF, Ret., will be at Rockford College’s Fisher Memorial Chapel from 4 to
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Vince’s Notes: Emily Hurd: A voice unlike any other
By Vince Chiarelli
While Rockford may seem like it’s full of rock bands, there are the select musicians who stand
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‘Global Water Crisis’ topic of March 26 lecture at RVC
Staff Report
Rock Valley College (RVC) will welcome renowned water expert Maude Barlow as the guest speaker for this year’s David
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