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Tube Talk: Is your favorite show on the bubble?

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again when hardcore fans begin strategizing and plotting campaigns to save their
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Ease pain and more with Epsom Salt

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I have been working out at the gym quite a bit lately and noticed some soreness that
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Agribusiness lobby fights against clean water

From press release SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Big agribusiness interests are among the largest roadblocks to clean water in the United States, according to
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Assistance dogs offer a new sense of freedom

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Imagine not being able to open a door, not being able to pick
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March 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | 2 Comments

Bishop Thomas Doran submits his retirement

From press release In accordance with the laws of the Roman Catholic Church, Bishop Thomas G. Doran will submit his letter
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Keith School wins 11th consecutive WYSE regional

From press release For the 11th consecutive year, Keith Country Day School captured first place in its division at the World
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | 2 Comments

Public high school debates set for Feb. 26 at Heartland

From press release The Fourth Annual Truth Talk Debate, which features teams from each of Rockford’s six public high schools, takes
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

First-ever Sustainability Summit set for Feb. 26

From press release John and Jane Q. Public, elected and appointed officials from Boone and Winnebago counties, as well as groups
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Freedom Fever in District 205

By Jane Hayes Corrupt regimes (whether in Rockford, Chicago, Egypt or Algeria) have to be abolished and overturned for the public
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Students need adequate planning guides

By Dawn Shirley At the last school board meeting, Jude Makulec expressed frustration at the lack of communication between the district
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: IceHogs still grasping for wins

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs started out their last busy four-game week with a tough game against the Peoria
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February 23, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

YMCA president/CEO steps down after 23 years

From press release YMCA of Rock River Valley President and CEO Wray Howard, who expanded the organization’s community impact in his
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

City Market accepts applications for second season

From press release After a triumphant first year, Rockford City Market is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. The second
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Lady Antebellum big winner at 53rd Grammy Awards

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The 53rd Grammy Awards looked more like the CMA Awards, as country act Lady Antebellum graced the
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Engineering fun for youth at Discovery Center Feb. 19

From press release Civil engineers are using foam walls to give the Indy 500 Speedway safer curves. Computer science engineers are
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Wild Ones offers Photo Yard Tour of native plants Feb. 17

From press release The use of native plants in our landscapes increases the biodiversity of our environment. Native plants provide food
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Ensuring healthy hearts for pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University February definitely has heart. It’s the month we celebrate National Heart Awareness and
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February 16, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Rockford man arrested for growing cannabis in his home

From press release Feb. 4, the State Line Area Narcotics Team (SLANT), in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

The Second Half: Adventures of senior snow days

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist “The taller we get, the less snow we get,” Hubby told me. In his Second Half, my
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

E-mail: No tickets for a Bears Super Bowl

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist In the interest of fairness and equality, here’s another item that showed up in my e-mail box
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

E-mail: Pittsburgh is God’s country

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist As I sit here watching all the pre-game hype for the Super Bowl, e-mail alerts keep interrupting
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Agee leads J-Hawks past Bucs

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist A back-and-forth affair between Jefferson and Belvidere was tied at 42 going into the fourth quarter and
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Flannigan asserting himself among NIC-10 elite

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist Senior Armani Flannigan has been a key component for several years for the Boylan Titans as they
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February 9, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: A conversation with Chicago Code’s Matt Lauria

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer I recently had a long, interesting conversation with Matt Lauria, who plays Detective Caleb Evers on Fox’s
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

The Second Half: Delusional about diet

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist In my Second Half, I try to be reasonably informed about what constitutes a healthy diet and
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> The Second Half | Comments (0)

Downtown Rockford venues offer First Friday events Feb. 4

From press release Downtown Rockford venues will unite to present their February installment of First Friday events from 5 p.m. to
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: IceHogs skid into All-Star break

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Last week, the Rockford IceHogs were riding a three-game winning streak, the best of the season. That
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Rockford Airport passenger traffic increased in December

From press release Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) saw a 10-percent increase in passenger traffic in December, its first year-over-year increase
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Health Department reports large increase in pertussis cases

From press release The Winnebago County Health Department is reporting 142 reported pertussis cases for calendar year 2010. By comparison, 2009
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February 2, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

RAMP to memorialize founder at Jan. 27 open house

From press release Kendal “Ken” S. Kerns, founder and first executive director of RAMP, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, at
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

CBAI Foundation announces statewide scholarship contest

From press release The CBAI Foundation for Community Banking announces its 2011 Annual Scholarship Program, which enables Illinois high school seniors
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

St. Bernadette Catholic School hosts open house Jan. 30

From press release According to Elizabeth Heitkamp, principal of St. Bernadette Catholic School on Rockford’s southwest side: “The area we serve
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Deadline Feb. 4 for Belvidere award nominations

From press release BELVIDERE, Ill.—The Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce announces that nominations for the Doctor of Civic Betterment Award are
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: 2011: The year of the veterinarian

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Veterinary medicine as a profession was born 250 years ago with the founding
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January 26, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Keith School’s annual Information Fair Jan. 22

From press release Recognized as one of the top college-preparatory schools in northern Illinois, Keith Country Day School will host its
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Madigan Creek focus of Jan. 24 event at photography studio

From press release Learn more about Madigan Creek, a hidden stream in our back yard, at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24,
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | 2 Comments

Federal invasive species study moving too slow for some

From press release CHICAGO—Environmental groups and dozens of concerned citizens recently called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Petland offers tips to help you start a fish hobby

From press release If you’re fishing for a way to add an ocean view to your home or office that will
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Protecting pets from the winter cold

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University People take many precautions when the cold weather rushes in for the winter.
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Pet Talk | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs gain 6 points in four-game week

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs had a busy schedule this week playing four games, three of which were at
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January 19, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Snow sculpting competition Jan. 19-22 at Sinnissippi

From press release The 25th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition will occur in Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St. in Rockford
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January 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Health Department to start quit smoking programs Jan. 18

From press release Everyone knows smoking is dangerous, unhealthy and increasingly costly. It continues to be this country’s No. 1 cause
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January 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Food Bank’s Rockford branch in need of volunteers

From press release Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is in need of volunteers to assist in feeding our hungry neighbors. NIFB
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January 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Gifted testing set for Jan. 22, Feb. 12 and March 12

From press release Parents interested in having their children enroll in the gifted program at Rockford Public Schools are invited to
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January 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

District 205 pursues $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant

From press release A program that provides one-on-one mentoring to financially disadvantaged and under-represented Rockford students, steering them toward academic success
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January 12, 2011 | Also published in Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

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