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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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RVC Upward Bound students learn aerodynamics firsthand
From press release
Through a unique, hands-on project, Rock Valley College (RVC) Upward Bound students will launch handmade kites Tuesday, July
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Tube Talk: Old and new summer series
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Summer viewing heats up even more this week with the season openers of several new shows. Some
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Park District offers summer swimming lessons
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
A few years back, my brother and his wife had a nice, large, in-ground swimming pool installed
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Pet Talk: Small rodents as pets
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Think of mice and men. Are they foe or friend? Not your customary
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Sixth Annual NT and JT Bocce Tournament July 10
From press release
Looking to help your neighbor, but have some fun at the same time? Bocce players of all skill
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Magic Waters’ Habitat for Humanity FUN-draiser July 12
From press release
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries and its member churches invite the public to Magic Waters for a Habitat for
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Freeport Park District offers upcoming events
From press releases
Freeport Park District has a number of classes and programs available this summer. Sign up now for:
Youth
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Mt. Carroll, Ill., Chamber Garden Walk set for July 10
From press release
The Mt. Carroll Chamber of Commerce will hold its Sixth Annual Garden Walk from 9 a.m. to 3
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Download vital records, forms from new Winnebago County Clerk Web site
From press release
Winnebago County Clerk Margie Mullins on June 24 demonstrated a newly-redesigned and upgraded Web site for her office
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West Nile virus testing: Health department asks residents to report all dead birds
From press release
Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, announced on June 21 that mosquito samples collected in Rock
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Climate change complicates plant diseases of the future
By Jennifer Shike
Media Communications Specialist, College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois
URBANA, Ill.—Human-driven changes in the Earth’s
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Pet Talk: Birds as pets
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Four-legged with fur or two-legged with feathers…which would be the best small pet
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Six wild whopping crane chicks being raised by reintroduced crane pairs in Wisconsin
From press release
The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership’s efforts to establish a self-sustaining population of migratory whooping cranes in the Eastern
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Students impact Rockford with a week of community service
From press release
More than 290 students will gather in Rockford to begin a week of service projects in the surrounding
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Aldermen to consider limiting public speakers, city joins task force
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
Ald. Nancy Johnson (D-8) introduced a resolution June 21 that would limit the number of times
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Chicago Federal Reserve Bank senior economist addresses Rockford Area Realtors June 24 at Giovanni’s
From press release
Rockford Area Association of Realtors will hold a special program starting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 24, at
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Robins provide clues in tracking West Nile virus
From press release
URBANA, Ill.—Jeff Brawn describes his research on how robins unwittingly aid in the spread of West Nile virus
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Does bankruptcy counseling help debtors establish a fresh start?
From press release
URBANA, Ill.—With a struggling U.S. economy and a large number of employers downsizing their operations, many Americans are
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Fragmented forests result in more snakes, fewer birds
From press release
URBANA, Ill–About half of all bird nests don’t survive due to predators, particularly in fragmented forest areas, but
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Pet Talk: The dog’s space at your place
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
We all know a happy pet makes for a happy home, so for
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Tube Talk: The Good Guys, Persons Unknown, Burn Notice among fun summer fare
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Some books make for light, fun summer reads. The same is true of some TV shows. Whether
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Pet Talk: Fostering for thought
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Ever have a soft spot for that starry-eyed cat or dog behind the
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New studies related to Asian carp flight focus on electric barrier system
From press release
CHICAGO—The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has conducted
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Rockford Park District conducts Citizen Survey
From press release
The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners is conducting a community-wide survey of District residents and continuing
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Retired Teachers Association holds membership meeting June 17
From press release
Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) announces its membership meeting at noon, Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Klehm
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Rockford Public Library kicks off Juneteenth Friday, June 18
From press release
Rockford Public Library will kick off the 20th annual Juneteenth celebration at 7 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2010,
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Dissent caused by city’s new approach to funding organizations
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
As Rockford aldermen make a concerted effort to change the way the City Council funds various
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Colorado company urges the use of microbes to clean up BP oil spill
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
A Colorado company led by an environmental activist claims to have a natural way to clean up
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Tube Talk: The Tony Awards June 13
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
If you think Broadway is elitist entertainment reserved for theater snobs and has nothing to do with
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Pet Talk: Does your pet need a summer shave?
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
The summer weather in Texas can become almost unbearable, especially here in the
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Aurora Paddlesports Festival set for June 12-13
From press release
AURORA, Ill.—The Illinois Paddling Council (IPC) is sponsoring the Second Annual Aurora Paddlesports Festival on June 12 and
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Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful hosts Medication Collection June 12
From press release
LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) third annual Medication Collection will be Saturday, June 12. The main
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Womanspace’s Glitzy Garage Sale June 4-6
From press release
Look for the tents! Womanspace announces their 34th Annual Glitzy Garage Sale June 4-6. Donations will be accepted
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Pet Talk: Horse cribbing and dentistry
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Pet owners sometimes forget animals need dental maintenance just like we do. It
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Last chance to make appointments for Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
From press release
OREGON, Ill.–The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is returning to Ogle County in June. The Care Mobile is a
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Local families advised to monitor seniors’ health during American Stroke Month
From press release
For families with aging loved ones, very few serious health risks present the same level of concern as
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U of I research may help patients with intestinal failure, other malabsorption disorders
From press release
URBANA, Ill.–New treatments for intestinal failure and other intestinal absorption disorders are a step closer to the patients
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Guest Column: Letter to Rep. Manzullo about health care
By Ken Follett
April 10, 2010
The Honorable Rep. Donald Manzullo
Washington, D.C.
Dear Representative Manzullo:
I wanted to send you this letter to thank
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Aldermen reject liquor training
By Stuart R. Wahlin
Staff Writer
After 20 minutes of debate, Rockford aldermen roundly rejected—for now—a new measure that would have required
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Fire Dept. gives demos for elected officials
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The Rockford Fire Department opened its training facility Saturday, May 22 and offered hands-on demonstrations for elected
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