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Chicago Slaughter will compete in IFL in 2010
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
In last week’s issue of The Rock River Times, I wrote an article about the decision made
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Charlie Weis on the hot seat at Notre Dame
By S.C. Zuba
Sports Columnist
After a devastating double-overtime loss to Connecticut last Saturday (Nov. 21) in South Bend, Ind., all fingers
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Youth Orchestra performs holiday favorites at CherryVale Dec. 1
From press release
Rockford Symphony Orchestra announces a special appearance by the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) Brass Choir performing traditional
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VIDA Museum lecture at Rock Valley College Dec. 1
From press release
Tuesday, Dec. 1, Rock Valley College (RVC) Professor of Art Cherri Rittenhouse will give a lecture titled “Borgholm/7—The
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Mendelssohn’s preview of A Christmas Symphony Nov. 30
From press release
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced that the next Music on Main performance will be at 5:30
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‘Tis the season for politics, too
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Brief election commission hearings were held Nov. 13 to evaluate objections to the candidacies of three
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Other news and notes from the Nov. 12 Winnebago County Board meeting
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
The following resolutions were passed during the Nov. 12 Winnebago County Board meeting:
• Approving renewal of
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Rockford Rescue Mission reports turkey shortage
From press release
With more than 500 guests expected for Thanksgiving banquet, Rockford Rescue Mission is gearing up for their
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J.R. Sullivan’s Hometown Holiday to take hiatus in 2009
From press release
J.R. Sullivan’s new position as the artistic director of the Pearl Theatre Company will be keeping him busy
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CD Review: Them Crooked Vultures take flight as latest super group
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Calling themselves Them Crooked Vultures, Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Joshua Homme (Queens of the Stone Age),
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Mini Hunger Luncheon at Katie’s Cup Nov. 20
From press release
A Mini Hunger Luncheon sponsored by Rockford Urban Ministries will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday,
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Tube Talk: New take on daytime stars
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
A few weeks ago, news broke that James Franco—best known for his film roles in Milk, Spider-Man
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Audio of Illinois Appellate Court arguments accessible on Supreme Court Web site
From press release
In keeping with the Illinois Supreme Court’s desire to bring greater public access and understanding to the
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Tube Talk: Remakes and updates
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Some remakes are even better than the originals, like Battlestar Galactica. Others fall flat. A couple of
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CMA Awards heats up with new generation of stars
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A new breed of country music stars is taking the industry by storm in much the same
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Midtown Marketplace Gallery presents ‘Tweaks of Nature’ through Nov. 30
From press release
Nov. 6-30, the Gallery at the Midtown Marketplace is excited to host
Tweaks of Nature.
The Gallery will showcase the
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Friends of Rockford Public Library fund-raiser Nov. 14 at Barnes & Noble
From press release
The Friends of Rockford Public Library are partnering with Barnes & Noble Bookstores for a fund-raiser from 9
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Nov. 16 deadline for Arts Council Community Arts Grants
From press release
The Rockford Area Arts Council’s Community Arts Grants are available for individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations
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Barns of Illinois photographer, co-author at Midway Village Nov. 7
From press release
Renowned photographer Larry Kanfer and co-author Alaine Kanfer will talk about their new book, Barns of Illinois, from
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Sounds of Good News offers Nov. 6 women’s workshop retreat
From press release
As we approach the 30th anniversary of Sounds of Good News (SOGN) Productions, founded on the day after
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Tube Talk: News, weather and what?
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Why do so many specialty cable channels feel the need to expand their programming? MTV and VH1
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‘Day of the Dead’ art show at Rock Valley College Atrium Nov. 6
From press release
GuerillArt (partners of the Hip Hop Congress of Rockford, Ill.) will host
Dia De Los Muertos,
an exhibit of Hispanic
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Statewide crime rate index declines
From press release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the Illinois statewide crime rate index rate fell 01.3 percent in
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Center at Rockford College receives Award for Excellence
From press release
The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship (CEE) at Rockford College has received the 2009 Templeton Award for Excellence
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One-act plays Nov. 7-8 at Rockford College
From press release
A couple of one-act plays will be performed by Rockford College’s Three Penny acting troupe in the college’s
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Citizens of Highlands County, Fla., fight a Blackwater wannabe
By Dan Kenney
Citizen Activist
Many of us know about the Blackwater paramilitary/law enforcement training compound west of Freeport. We are not
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An open letter to the Winnebago County Board
By Aaron Funfsinn
Laona Township resident
I have several concerns to address to the County Board. First, I have never heard of
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Rockford Fire Department receives two new rescue boats
From press release
The current economic downturn is negatively impacting fire departments in Illinois, according to a comprehensive national survey
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TracFone Wireless launches SafeLink Wireless to aid low-income households
From press release
TracFone Wireless, Inc., America’s leading prepaid cell phone provider, announces it launch of SafeLink Wireless(R) in Illinois.
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Byron Forest Preserve holds annual Holiday Gift Sale Nov. 7
From press release
The Byron Forest Preserve’s 18th Annual Holiday Gift Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday,
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Ninth group of whooping cranes depart on ultralight-guided flight to Florida
From press release
Twenty young whooping cranes have begun their ultralight-led migration from central Wisconsin’s Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This
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Halberstadt: NFL week 7 picks: Bears, Packers win, Vikings lose
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
Regardless of the outcome of Monday night’s game, I had my worst week yet of the 2009
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Halberstadt: NASCAR’s ‘dynamic duo’ heating up at right time
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
Jimmie Johnson and his crew chief, Rockford native Chad Knaus, are only five races away from winning
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S.C. Zuba: Notre Dame claims moral victory in loss
By S.C. Zuba
Sports Columnist
No. 6 USC visited No. 25 Notre Dame last Saturday, Oct. 17, in what was supposed to
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Health Department receives limited shipment of H1N1 vaccine
From press release
Winnebago County Health Department received its first, limited shipment of H1N1 vaccine Friday, Oct. 16. The shipment included
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The visual impact of wind farms
more photos here
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New columns: Across the aisle and in the gallery–Duckett, Sweeney and Gdowski
Editor’s note: Welcome to a new column! As with anything new, the process has had its glitches, mainly mine. To
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23rd Annual Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 18
From press release
The 23rd Annual Rockford Area CROP Hunger Walk is Sunday, Oct. 18, with registration at 1 p.m.
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Grace Funeral & Cremation Services hosts bus trip to Galena
From press release
Grace Funeral & Cremation Services invites those who need to get a head start on their holiday
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OSF offers various events throughout October
From press releases
Alpha plans monthly potluck
Sponsored by the OSF St. Anthony Auxiliary, Alpha is a free social group for
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OSF St. Anthony Medical Center offers nutrition classes
From press release
Continuing research confirms that the food we eat has a major impact on our health, on how
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Northern Illinois School of Nursing celebrates 50 years
From press release
DEKALB, Ill.—The black sign hanging from the post outside Hopkins House stated simply, in white letters,
Offices, School
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Pet Talk: What to know when traveling with your pet
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Vacation season is officially upon us. With the kids out of school and
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Earth Talk: Simple, green home improvements
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What are some simple, low-cost improvements I can do to my home
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GCC wind ordinance statement
Oct. 7, 2009, e-mail bulletin sent to all Green Communities Coalition members and environmental organizations
[Comments in brackets and italics are
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Wind farm transfer Web sites
Editor’s note: The following commentary and Web sites were provided to The Rock River Times.
Navitas site: www.windpower.com/project_detail.cfm?pro_id=15. Gamesa site (this
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The Second Half: Getting greener and wiser
By Kathleen D. Tresemer
Columnist
Recently, I took a two-part class at CLR (Center for Learning in Retirement out at Rock Valley
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Study predicts an uncertain future for forests
From press release
URBANA, Ill.—The composition of some of our nation’s forests may be quite different 200 to 400
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‘Bank on Rockford’ offers unbanked residents free and low-cost accounts
Targets unbanked residents for free and low-cost accounts
From press release
State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias formally launched Bank On Rockford Oct.
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Pet Talk: Pets and water safety
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
With temperatures topping 100 degrees, it is time to cool off. Summertime is
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