Tube Talk: Tough competition, but Emmy winners deserving

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Did you enjoy the opening number of the Emmys as much as I did? Host Jimmy Fallon
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Rock Valley College makes list of Military Friendly Schools

From press release G.I. Jobs announced the release of its 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools, and Rock Valley College (RVC)
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Improvement as a measure of success for Illini

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Following a disappointing 2009 season (3-9 overall and 2-6 in the Big Ten Conference) the Fighting Illini
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Personal goals for the upcoming bowling season

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s that time of year again. Summer is quickly slipping away. Labor Day weekend is here. It’s
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Pet Talk: Creative ways to save on pet food, snacks

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Occasionally, money can get a little tight from time to time, no matter
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Red Cross increases Pakistan flood support to $5 million.

From press release Washington, D.C.—As flood waters continue to wreak havoc on communities across Pakistan, the American Red Cross is increasing
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Ford predicts investor loss after GM public offering

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Ford Motor Co. announced last week that investors may reduce significant holdings in the company to buy
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Raw Energy: Learn how to soar with plant-based protein

By Brenda Richter One of the biggest questions on a raw-food, plant-based diet is where do you get your protein? Here
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Entries for Crusader’s ‘Spirit of Caring’ Award due Sept. 2

From press release Celebrate the Crusader Community Health’s “Spirit of Caring” by honoring a special person or organization who exhibits kindness
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Avoid contact with bats, Health Department warns

From press release Officials from the Winnebago County Health Department are warning residents to avoid contact with animals such as bats
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Aug. 29 breakfast benefits Beloit Regional Hospice

From press release AFTON, Wis.—For many years as owner of Hanson’s Tavern, Larry Hopper and his wife Belinda had sponsored a
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Pet Talk: How to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 2010 has been the hottest year on record in the United States so
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City provides $10k gift to OTW, courtesy of Midtown

News and notes from the Aug. 16 Rockford City Council meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Aug. 16, aldermen approved a $10,000
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Red Shoe Run to host Wine-Tasting Fund-raiser Aug. 20

From flier The Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness will host a Wine-Tasting Fundraiser from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 20, at
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Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling seeks volunteers

From press release You can make a difference in someone’s life! Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc.  is currently recruiting volunteers to
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Theater Review: Shrek, the Musical an eco-friendly green

By Bill Beard I became acquainted with the work of William Steig in 1942, when I purchased his then new book
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Tube Talk: The reality of local realty shows

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer As a bungalow dweller who occasionally writes for American Bungalow magazine, I tend to get annoyed when
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Thanks to Maplehurst Farms for golf play day

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last Friday, I was a guest of a good friend of mine at the annual Maplehurst Farms
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Chrysler reports $172 million in second-quarter losses

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Citing inching sales, Chrysler Group LLC announced Monday, Aug. 9, it has reported a net loss of
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Guest Column: Congress must act on Child Nutrition Bill

By H. Dennis Smith President & CEO Northern Illinois Food Bank Around the country, children are enjoying the remaining days of freedom before
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The Second Half: Creativity–why bother?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist In my Second Half of life, I made a decision to get creative, channeling my most inspired
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Narcotics Anonymous offers local website, RockRiverNA.org

From press release A website exists that provides information about recovery from the disease of addiction for people living in northern
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Forest Glen offers free tickets to Milwaukee Irish Fest

From press release Staying active and involved in the community is a good way to remain youthful and healthy, to develop
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Tips for sharing your story suggestions

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I often get story suggestions and have to make a decision about whether I feel it is
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Rockford’s AirFest 2010 a success–see photos!

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer In spite of threatening weather Saturday, July 31, the Rockford AirFest—Chicago-Rockford International Airport’s (RFD) annual airplane extravaganza—provided
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Festa Italiana set for Aug. 6-8 at Boylan High School

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The 32nd Annual Festa Italiana will be Aug. 6-8 on the Boylan Catholic High School grounds, featuring
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Emily Hurd at Sinnissippi Aug. 5, Kryptonite Aug. 14

From press release Songstress and Rockford native Emily Hurd offers two live performances in the coming weeks. At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug.
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RAM Talks Art: Area museums offer free days

By Stacey Sauer Education Coordinator, Rockford Art Museum If you are anything like me, you look for any way to save a
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Tube Talk: Late-summer entries–Being Human, Rubicon

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer A ghost, a vampire and a werewolf decide to share a house. Sounds like the setup for
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Pet Talk: Tips for dealing with the loss of a pet

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University People have a special bond with animals because animals provide unconditional love throughout
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Guest Column: Our democracy and our schools

By Wayne Spitzer At a recent neighborhood meeting, Rockford Public School District 205 Superintendent Dr. LaVonne Sheffield stated the purpose of
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Remembering Captain Clyde ‘Frank’ Lang, 1923-2010

By Allan Zullo Special to The Rock River Times One of aviation’s most colorful pilots, Captain Clyde “Frank” Lang, passed away July
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Timber Lake Playhouse stages Curtains July 29-Aug. 8

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) in Mount Carroll, Ill., will present the hilarious backstage-murder-mystery Curtains, appearing on
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Tube Talk: What do the shows you watch say about you?

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer My old friend TV Snob was at it again the other day. She’ll watch almost anything on
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La Voz Latina seeks nominations for ‘Latinos of Distinction’

From press release La Voz Latina, a local organization devoted to empowering Latino youth and adults through education and training, seeks
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Vogls speak at TRRT’s Environmental Hall of Fame induction

Editor’s note: The following remarks were given by Drs. Robert and Sonia Vogl, president and vice president of the Illinois
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Protect yourself against ticks that carry Lyme disease

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Research on the population of black-legged ticks, which can transmit Lyme disease from host animals to humans,
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Former priest in sex abuse case to be free again

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Mark Campobello, who pleaded guilty in 2004 to aggravated criminal sexual abuse of two females under
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Community rallies behind Food Bank at groundbreaking

From press release GENEVA, Ill.—After years of careful planning and preparation, Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) held its groundbreaking celebration ceremony
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Theater Review: Timber Lake Playhouse offers Love, Sex and the I.R.S.

By Bill Beard For their fourth show of the summer in the deep woods of Mount Carroll, Timber Lake Playhouse is
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Tube Talk: Mad Men returns

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Fresh off the heels of receiving 17 Emmy nominations—the most of any drama series this year—AMC’s acclaimed
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Knucklehead Athlete of the Week: Johnny Jolly

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist It’s time for another “Knucklehead Athlete of the Week” column. Let me preface this week’s column by
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Pet Talk: Hydration habits central to a pet’s health

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Summer is here, and most people seem to flock toward water, whether it
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‘Journey of Hope’ cyclists in Rockford July 24

From press release Saturday, July 24, a team of cyclists participating in the “Journey of Hope” will arrive in Rockford as
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Tube Talk: Fresh faces in Emmy race

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Each year, TV fans and critics express disappointment when Emmy voters fail to recognize new shows. This
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Robert Randolph & the Family Band at Otto’s in DeKalb July 15

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—The rock and soul explosion of Robert Randolf & the Family Band will take the stage at
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Pec Playhouse offers Oklahoma! July 16-Aug.1

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., will present Oklahoma! July 16-Aug. 1. Green grow the lilacs, all sparkling
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Timber Lake presents the comedy Love, Sex and the I.R.S.

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ professional summer theater, has announced Love, Sex and the I.R.S.
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Fireside Dinner Theatre stages Ring of Fire through Aug. 29

From press release FORT ATKINSON, Wis.—The Fireside Dinner Theatre, the Midwest’s premiere professional musical theater and fine dining destination, continues its
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Pet Talk: Emergency preparedness with pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University If an area is not safe for you, it is not safe for
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