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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin at Rockford College Oct. 28

Staff Report The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, conducted by Misha Rachlevsky, will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the Rockford
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Literacy Council begins volunteer tutor workshop Nov. 1

Staff Report The Literacy Council seeks more tutors to serve the 40 adult individuals on a list waiting to be matched
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

MELD calendars feature photos of Anderson Gardens

Staff Report 2012 calendars benefiting Rockford MELD and featuring photographs of Anderson Japenese Gardens by photographer Jeff Anderson are now available
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Better Business Bureau warns of job-hunting scams

Staff Report If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for staffing agencies that promise results. Many of these
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Lockwood Park offers Loctoberfest events

Staff Report Loctoberfest at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, has something to get your entire family in the spirit of the
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Halloween treats for pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Halloween is around the corner, and while we are enjoying the season with
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockton’s Haunted Treasure Island set for Oct. 22

Staff Report Rockton’s Haunted Treasure Island is being planned for 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, in Settler’s Park, and promises fun
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Byron Blues Fest honors volunteers, sets 2012 lineup

Staff Report Tailgater’s Sports Bar was the scene Oct. 9 when the Byron Crossroads Blues Festival (BCBF) volunteers were honored with
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Girl Scouts accept Fall Product Program orders Oct. 14-28

Staff Report Area Girl Scouts will be accepting orders for the 2011 Fall Product Program Oct. 14-28. New to the product line-up
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Area credit unions sponsor Oct. 15 budgeting seminar

Staff Report As a kickoff to International Credit Union Week, the Rockford Area Chapter of Credit Unions (RACCU) will sponsor a
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Study: Do Facebook mentions reveal problem drinking?

By University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health MADISON, Wis. — College students who post on Facebook about getting
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Sounds from the Sanctuary series kicks off Oct. 16

Staff Report First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St., has announced its inaugural concert season featuring exciting, eclectic Sounds from the
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘The Actor’s Fantasy’ staged Oct. 13-16 at NIU in DeKalb

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Two couples, two big problems in two one-act plays. Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Winners named in Tinker’s PASTForward art exhibit

Staff Report Winners in Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum’s PASTForward: The Art of Place, Space and Imagination art competition, held at Burpee
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Occupy Wall Street sweeps the nation

By Kelly McKee New York City is once again ground zero, but this time, the war following is likely to be
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Commentary> Guest Column> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tibetan monks at Womanspace in Rockford Oct. 8

Staff Report Womanspace will host a national tour of Tibetan monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery in southern India. The visiting monks
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Oct. 6 Concert of Caring at Trinity Lutheran Church

Staff Report Oct. 6, Mary Beth Carlson — composer, pianist, speaker and recording artist — will perform in a “Concert of
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Doors of Rockford Juried Art Show and Auction Oct. 8

Staff Report Zion Development will host the 10th Annual Doors of Rockford Juried Art Show and Auction from 6-9 p.m., Saturday,
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Curves offers Breast Cancer Awareness Month special

• Women who show proof of mammogram or donate $25 to breast cancer research qualify for special offer throughout October Staff
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

FearFest 2011 offers haunted excitement, starting Oct. 7

Staff Report Still think Halloween is just for kids? Think again … Get ready to scream your head off as R.I.P.
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

School District seeks feedback on arts program Sept. 29

Staff Report Rockford Public School District 205 is working with the local arts community to learn about the vision area residents
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Sept. 28-29 open house looks at RMTD Belvidere service

Staff Report The Rockford Mass Transit District, together with the City of Belvidere and Boone County, will be hosting a
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Fewer state employees, but higher paychecks

By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A fractured economy is swelling unemployment figures in Illinois, and a growing number
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Fireside’s ‘Seven Brides…’ fun for all

By Bill Beard Theater Critic Theater-goers, ALERT! Right now, stateline audiences can enjoy the rolicking, robust musical comedy Seven Brides for Seven
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Fall lecture series chronicles Freeport history

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Everything from an American author to art collections, from toys to silver spoons will be covered
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Regional News | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Obedience training recommended for all dogs

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University It is a question many pet owners face: does my dog need some
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pasta for PAWS fund-raiser Sept. 24 at Lombardi Club

Staff Report Join your fellow animal lovers and pasta lovers at the Second Annual Pasta for PAWS Pasta Dinner
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

La Voz Latina holds 40th anniversary banquet Sept. 23

Staff Report La Voz Latina welcomes the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the achievements of local Hispanics at
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Violence Prevention Collaborative luncheon Sept. 26

Staff Report The Violence Prevention Collaborative will host its annual Peace Awards, along with a seminar, “Introduction to Gang Violence,” Monday,
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Livingston County Board rejects factory hog farms

Staff Report The Livingston County Board overwhelmingly rejected a proposal Sept. 15 by Patrick Harms to construct two factory hog facilities
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Jane Goodall film coming to Rockford Sept. 27

Staff Report The film Jane’s Journey (2010) is coming to Rockford for a one-night-only viewing. The film is a documentary
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Habitat for Humanity to dedicate three homes Sept. 24

Staff Report Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) volunteers and homeowners will celebrate a summer of hard work when they
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Sept. 19 deadline to file assessment complaints

Staff Report The deadline for filing an assessment complaint with the Winnebago County Board of Review has been extended to Sept.
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Air Force veteran, 90, takes one more trip down runway

Staff Report POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — Leonard Ihrke looked down the length of the airplane, a four-seater Beechcraft Bonanza. “She’s a beauty,”
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rosie’s Birthday Club fund-raiser Sept. 15 at Cliffbreakers

Staff Report Rosie’s Birthday Club will have its Second Annual “Have Your Cake and Eat it 2” fund-raiser from 5 to
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

‘GO GREEN’ youth rally Sept. 17 at Rockford College

Staff Report Sounds of Good News Productions (SOGN) will offer a “Young Eagles Success” (YES) Club “Let’s GO GREEN” youth rally
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Making Democrats heroes for Medicare

By Douglas E. Schoen The debt ceiling debate didn’t end well for the Democrats. Faced with unified Tea Party delegates in
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Commentary> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Guest Column: Free businesses from excessive regulation

By Kmele Foster Capitol Hill is inching closer to passing landmark regulatory reform that will help encourage investment and create jobs. The
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Commentary> Online Exclusives | 2 Comments

Rockford Institute remembers September 11 and its implications

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Rockford Institute hosted a public forum titled “September 11, Ten Years Later” Thursday, Sept. 8, at
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Park District holds volunteer open house Sept. 8

Staff Report The Rockford Park District wants to hear more people say, “I am proud to be a volunteer for
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Firefighter’s Ball set for Sept. 10 at Giovanni’s

Staff Report Rockford Firefighters Local 413 will celebrate their Commitment to Excellence in Service to citizens at the Fourth Annual
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

‘Shredding a World Record’ Sept. 10 at Alpine Bank

Staff Report Alpine Bank will attempt to break the world record for the most paper collected in 24 hours during its
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Lady Indians senior signs letter of intent with Iowa

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Her name is Nicole Smith. If you follow high school basketball, you’d better get used to hearing
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: Mike Peck interview, part three

Editor’s note: Following is part three of a three-part interview. Part one appeared in the Aug. 24-30 issue, and part
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Land of Oz Corn Maze open in Ottawa, Ill.

Staff Report Camp Fire USA North Central Illinois Council is again sponsoring its Land of Oz Corn Maze near Ottawa, Ill.
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockford police to crack down on late-night enforcement

Staff Report The Rockford Police announced plans for the 2011 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Impaired Driving
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

River Bluff aims to have sprinklers in place by 2013

Staff Report Aug. 13, 2008, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its final regulation mandating sprinklers in
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Mike Peck interview, part two

Editor’s note: Following is part two of a three-part interview. Part one appeared in the Aug. 24-30 issue. By Todd Reicher Sports
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Art in the Park at Freeport’s Krape Park Sept. 4

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, the Freeport Park District and the Freeport
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Know the nose … of your pet

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University A gentle nudge … an inquisitive sniff — your dog or cat’s nose
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

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