Mosquitoes bring encephalitis

From press release The warmer weather of spring and spring rain means Winnebago County residents should start noticing increased mosquito activity
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Nominate a ‘Hometown Hero’ for AirFest

From press release The Chicago/Rockford International Airport and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have teamed to host a “Hometown Heroes” flight
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May 17 Rockford City Council briefs

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Ordinances → Approving the sale of city-owned property at 2405 Rose Ave. for a minimum bid of $5,600. →
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City announces arbitration award on police union 2009-2011 contract

From press release City Hall announced Arbitrator Byron Yaffe’s award on the 2009 through 2011 police union contract. The arbitrator awarded
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May 24 deadline for Freedom Field logo competition

From press release Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen (R) has announced a competition open to all graphic artists in Winnebago
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Local diver releases new juvenile fiction title

From press release ROCKTON, Ill.—When local scuba diver Gayle Adams isn’t teaching visitors about the Great Lakes shipwrecks, she’s writing stories
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Green Party candidate to hold wine and cheese fund-raiser

From press release Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for governor, will be in Rockford for a wine and cheese fund-raiser at
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Cost Cutters collects hair donations for Gulf of Mexico cleanup

From press release Cost Cutters of Madison, owner of Rockford-area Cost Cutters salon locations, is leading the charge to help collect
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Pet Talk: Are people hazards to pets?

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Dogs, cats and other pets are a special blessing to the lives of
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Council approves ‘hood riders’ amendment, open container law

By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer Responding to the increasing frequency of huge numbers of scofflaws taking over city streets in the
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Judson architectural students aid in downtown redevelopment vision

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A group of Judson University architectural graduate students set up shop in Rockford last week to
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LaVonne Sheffield to speak at May 13 Signal Hill meeting

From press release Signal Hill Neighborhood Association has invited Rockford Public School District 205 Superintendent Dr. LaVonne M. Sheffield to speak
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Tube Talk: Seasonal affective disorder

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Major networks used to have their regular TV season along with mid-season replacement shows and summer re-runs.
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Edgebrook offers Music on the Mall beginning May 14

From press release Edgebrook and Mary’s Market are hosting the Third Annual Music on the Mall event. From May 14 until
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Law enforcement officers observe National Police Week

From press release Law enforcement officers from northern Illinois invite the community to attend and support the 30th anniversary of National
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Artists’ Ensemble unveils 2010-11 season

From press release Artists’ Ensemble (AE) Theater will perform their 2010-2011 season of professional theater in the Cheek Theatre at Rockford
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RAM Talks Art: Catch the 69th Young Artist Show before its May 9 closing

By Carrie Breitbach Education Director, Rockford Art Museum This year at Rockford Art Museum (RAM), I was very excited about putting up
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Tube Talk: Comedy queen Betty White hosts SNL May 15

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Whether you’re 9 or 90, at some point in your life Betty White has made you laugh.
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The Second Half: Handbook for life–part three

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a four-part series. Part one appeared as an Online Exclusive in the
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Auburn students offer Hollywood Nights May 6-7

From press release The Auburn High School Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) dance and theater classes and the technical theater classes
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‘Revolusenerio’ art show May 8 at Studio 451

From press release Mario Martinez of GuerillArt is hosting “Revolusenerio” from 7 p.m., Saturday, May 8, to 2 a.m., Sunday, May
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Pet Talk: Equine first aid and emergencies

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Although it is the most basic form of health care, horse owners should
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Theater Review: Joseph’s coat fits well at Fireside Theatre

Editor’s note: The following review was written prior to the end of the show’s run May 2. By Bill Beard If you
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United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation’s Annual Fund-raising Banquet May 1

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation’s 9th Annual Fund-raising Banquet will be held Saturday, May 1, at 1010
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Fifth Annual Peanut Butter Duathlon May 1

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist This Saturday (May 1) is the Fifth Annual Peanut Butter Duathlon presented by SwedishAmerican Health System. Participants
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The Second Half: Handbook for life–part two

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a four-part series. Part one appeared as an Online Exclusive at rockrivertimes.com. By
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Tube Talk: Weekend TV a vast wasteland

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer As I type, this is the first weekend I’ve had in a while that hasn’t been busy
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Knucklehead Athlete of the Week: Ben Roethlisberger

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last week, I initiated a column I hope I can continue weekly. I call it “Knucklehead Athlete
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Boylan, Hononegah cruising to showdown

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist The Boylan Titans knew they would hit the ball this season. Unfortunately for the rest of the
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Pet Talk: Proper dental care for pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but when
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River District funding hits council logjam

• News and notes from the April 19 Rockford City Council meeting By Stuart R. Wahlin Staff Writer By the narrowest of margins, Rockford
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Guest Column: Main Street vision–your action is needed!

By Chris Wachowiak Owner, Kryptonite Music Lounge When I opened Kryptonite almost nine years ago, I chose this location because of the
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Knucklehead Athlete of the Week: Edwin Valero

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Sometimes it’s difficult to come up with ideas for a column each week. I try to keep
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The Second Half: Handbook for life–part one

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist As you know, I get lots of e-mails from readers sending me stuff for folks in their
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Pet Talk: Proper care of stray animals

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Strayed or lost…what to do? When you find an animal wandering, what steps
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Auburn’s Jeffrey Wang regional finalist in epidemiology competition

From press release WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sarah Suh, a senior at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, and Jeffrey Wang, a junior at Rockford
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Tricoci offers hair and makeup tips for the prom

From press release With prom season upon us, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture experts want to share some makeup and hair
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Tube Talk: Gleeking out again

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer After what feels like forever, FOX’s surprise hit Glee is finally back! McKinley High’s New Directions has
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Bowling season of highs and lows ends wtih tragic loss

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Last night (Tuesday, April 13) was the last night of bowling for the 2009-10 season for our
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Bob Harper at Coronado April 17 to benefit Junior League

From press release Bob Harper, one of the country’s most prolific health and motivational speakers, will be in Rockford Saturday, April
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Friends of Rockford Public Library host annual Spring Book Sale April 14, 16-17

From press release The Friends of Rockford Public Library are hosting their annual Spring Book Sale from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, April
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The Second Half: Are social seniors networking online?

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I have been investigating the phenomena of online social networks (see last week’s column). I was surprised
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Pet Talk: Veterinary technicians help pets stay healthy

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University As pets become more of an integral part of the family, the demand
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Tube Talk: Digging Bones: 100th episode airs Thursday, April 8, on FOX

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer I remember watching the pilot episode of Bones well before it aired. A lot of people I
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The Second Half: Social networking in the second half

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist I am generally not that social. Don’t get me wrong…I can socialize with the best of them,
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Cubs face low expectations, Sox boast strong rotation

By S.C. Zuba Sports Columnist Baseball season is here. It has been a long, cold winter in Illinois, and the weather is finally
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Pet Talk: When the snakes come marching in

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University Winter is gone, spring is finally here, and most of us cannot wait
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Clutch performs at Otto’s Nightclub in DeKalb April 9

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—Kickstand Productions will present Clutch for the second time at Otto’s Nightclub in DeKalb, Ill., Friday, April
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Huntington’s Disease Support Group meets April 11 at OSF St. Anthony

From press release The Huntington’s Disease Support Group generally meets the second Sunday of every month at OSF St. Anthony Medical
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California Guitar Trio performs at Mendelssohn April 3

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back the California Guitar Trio this Saturday, April 3, at Mendelssohn
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