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