State workers in Illinois underpaid, new study finds

By Phil Ciciora Business & Law Editor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign News Bureau CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A comparison of public
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | 3 Comments

Girl Scouts host cookie recipe challenge contest

Staff Report Everyone knows Girl Scout Cookies are amazing right out of the box. But did you know they also work
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

The American Robins make their return

By University of Illinois Extension — Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties The American Robins have returned from their winter vacation, or
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Little Cubs Field begins taking summer reservations

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Little Cubs Field, the Wrigley Field replica in Freeport, Ill., will start taking reservations for rental
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Indians fall short of undefeated season

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Winnebago Indians had perfection in sight. One win away from an undefeated season, the Indians
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Chrisisms: Ad campaign has Rockford fired up

By Chris Wachowiak I’m taking this week away from my 20 20-somethings because, honestly, I got sidetracked with a local ad
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | 2 Comments

Vince’s Notes: Check out local band Mana Kintorso

By Vince Chiarelli Mana Kintorso. Did I just say something in a different language or forget how to spell? Well, no.
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Same space, new faces!

By Liz Kulevich Womanspace Marketing Coordinator Greetings from Womanspace! Spring is such a wonderful time of renewal and revival; the warm sun
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Find Your Space> Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Swede’s gala raises $135,000 for new cancer center

Staff Report For the second consecutive year, Cruise, the SwedishAmerican Foundation’s annual fund-raising gala, was a sell-out. More than 500 supporters
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Lawyers Feeding Illinois surpasses goal of 1 million meals

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lawyers in Illinois took a big bite out of the state’s hunger problem by surpassing a
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Ethnic Heritage Museum honors five outstanding women

Staff Report March is traditionally “Women in History Month.” During March and April, Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM), 1129 S. Main
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Crossroads Blues Society brings two shows in one week

Staff Report Crossroads Blues Society has two upcoming shows in one week, plus Blues In The Schools (BITS) programs set to
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

YMCA workshop series focuses on raising today’s teens

Staff Report The U.S. is failing at raising their children, achieving a 47/100 according to the latest American Family Asset Study
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Area exotic pet sanctuary seeks funds for new facility

Staff Report GERMAN VALLEY, Ill. — Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary in German Valley, Ill., is home to more than 350
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Van Matre HealthSouth honored for patient care

Staff Report Rockford’s Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 950 S. Mulford Road, has received top recognition from Uniform Data System for
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican introduces palliative care program

Staff Report Approximately 90 million Americans are living with serious and life-threatening illness, and the number is expected to more than
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs extend win streak to five

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist The Rockford IceHogs continued their winning ways in week 20, scoring three wins to run their
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: ‘The Americans’ mini-marathon March 1-2

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Did you miss the first few episodes of FX’s critically acclaimed new drama, The Americans, but are
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Bustos: Why sequestration is wrong

By U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D) 17th Congressional District In just a matter of days, deep across-the-board budget cuts that were
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Guest Column> Online Exclusives | 5 Comments

Artists’ Ensemble raffles off front-row tickets to the Bulls

Staff Report See the Chicago Bulls from Row A, directly behind the Bulls’ bench, if you buy the winning ticket
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Aaron Carter headlines May 3 show in DeKalb

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Teen heartthrobs and pop sensations Aaron Carter and special guests Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton and Teddy
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Great food choices to help lower cholesterol

By Marilyn Csernus, MS, RD, CDE Nutrition & Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension Ogle County Could you be making better food
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Feb. 27 forum to address role of money in politics

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — A community forum titled “Democracy is Not For Sale” will be held at 6:30 p.m.,
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

TEDxRockfordLive Feb. 28 at NIU Rockford

Staff Report TEDx Rockford will host a live stream of TED2013 at TEDxRockfordLive Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Northern Illinois University
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

State Police: 10 percent increase in financial crimes

Staff Report The Illinois State Police (ISP) — Zone 2 Investigations saw a 10 percent increase in financial crimes they investigated
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Stateline Mass Transit celebrates five years Feb. 27

Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) will celebrate its five-year anniversary with an open house from 5
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: IceHogs win a pair of home games

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist After falling to Peoria Wednesday night, Feb. 13, Rockford looked to get some wins as they
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Hunters, anglers have $2.34 billion impact in Illinois

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 1.31 million people who hunt or fish in Illinois have a tremendous impact on the
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: ‘Downton Abbey’ vs. ‘The Walking Dead’

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer There are Downton Abbey fans and there are The Walking Dead fans. It might seem strange, but
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment | 1 Comment

New book to explore history of NIU Huskies football

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — As Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies football fans continue to bask in the glow of the
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Disney Channel star at Riverfront Museum Park Feb. 17

Staff Report Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago, part of the No. 1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, hosts a
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

February is American Heart Health Month

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — As Valentine’s Day approaches,
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

‘SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody’ at Coronado Feb. 21

Staff Report SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody, a laugh-out-loud musical, will take the stage at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Tips for outdoor exercise during winter season

Staff Report MILWAUKEE — During this cold time of year, it can be natural to want to curl up inside and
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February 13, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: Third-period goals plague IceHogs

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist For the first half of the season, the Rockford IceHogs were at the top of the league
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Sports world has already had its share of tragedy in 2013

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist We are only one full month into the New Year, and there’s already been a notable number
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Blues Society’s Hurricane Sandy benefit moved to Feb. 11

Staff Report Crossroads Blues Society (CBS) had to cancel the Hurricane Sandy Benefit and Blues in the Schools (BITS) events
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Park District’s Birds of Prey exhibit wins award

Staff Report In just a few short months, the new Birds of Prey exhibit at Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Illinois newspapers launch free public notice website

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Press Association (IPA) has created and launched a new statewide public notice website that
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Stull emerges from Boylan wreckage

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter A team loses three starters like the Boylan Titans did, and it would be a major
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Even more mid-season shows

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer January was a busy month for new and returning series, but there are plenty more in the
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs lose four straight

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist Thanks to a four-game losing streak, the Rockford IceHogs have gone from second place in the
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Prep basketball: Jefferson shakes up conference race

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Rockford Jefferson won the Harlem Summer League last year, which features most of the NIC-10. But
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Aviation restoration facility relocates to Rockford airport

Staff Report The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is welcoming a vintage aircraft restoration facility that is relocating its base of
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Anderson Gardens Feb. 23

Staff Report Anderson Japanese Gardens is partnering with celebrity Chef Gale Gand and Terlato Wines to bring you a magical
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA receives $15,000 donation

Staff Report As a part of their commitment to the community and healthy living, SwedishAmerican has granted the LIVESTRONG at the
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January 30, 2013 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tales from the Trough: ’Hogs have bench-clearing brawl

By Todd Reicher Sports Columnist It has been almost one year since the last bench-clearing brawl for the Rockford IceHogs, but
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January 23, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News> Tales from the Trough | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ seeks to convert Chicago

By Bill Beard Theater Critic I must admit that I entered Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre to see the national touring
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January 23, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

‘My Brother Marvin’ takes Coronado stage April 18

Staff Report My Brother Marvin, the never-before-told story of musical genius Marvin Gaye, will take the stage at Rockford’s Coronado Performing
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January 23, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Cold-weather clothing drive nets 1,000 articles of clothing

Staff Report Next Rockford members recently collected new and gently-used cold-weather clothing, including jackets, hats, gloves, boots and socks, for students
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January 23, 2013 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)


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