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Byron Museum unveils new exhibit

From press release BYRON, Ill.—The Byron Museum of History has announced an upcoming exhibit focused on the history of businesses in
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Pet Talk: The importance of supplements for your pets

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University We all want our pets to live long, happy and healthy lives. To
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Park District receives IDNR snowmobile grant

From press release The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded a $40,820 state snowmobile trail grant to the
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Park District offers holiday gift ideas

From press release Looking for gifts of recreation and leisure enjoyment? Stop by Rockford Park District Customer Service in downtown Rockford
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Auditions Dec. 14-15 for TownSquare Players’ 1776

From press release WOODSTOCK, Ill.—TownSquare Players (TSP), the oldest resident community theater company of the Woodstock Opera House, has announced details
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Angelo’s Restaurant offers cozy dining experience

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Angelo’s Restaurant, 2583 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, invites you to try them out for great food,
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Soy peptide lunasin has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory properties

From press release URBANA, Ill.—Two new University of Illinois studies report that lunasin, a soy peptide often discarded in the waste
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Donate items to Carrie Lynn Children’s Center

From press release Collections are being taken now through January for Carrie Lynn Children’s Center, 826 N. Main St., Rockford. Founded
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Peace program at Court Street United Methodist Dec. 27

From press release Jim Winkler, general secretary of the United Methodist’s Board of Church & Society with offices on Capitol Hill
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City signs agreement regarding nFactor and nCenter Facility management

From press release Mayor Larry Morrissey announced that his office and the Human Services Department have signed a Memorandum of
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Literacy Council book fair Dec. 5 at Barnes & Noble

From press release Saturday, Dec. 5, The Literacy Council will hold a book fair at the CherryVale Barnes & Noble store.
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Park District recognizes 20 years of Therapeutic Recreation Services

From press release At the Nov. 24 meeting of the Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners, a presentation was made
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Winnebago County SWCD offers poster and photo contests

From press release The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) poster contest provides K-6 grade students with an opportunity
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Another Night Before Christmas takes Beloit, Wis., stage

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—‘Twas the night before Christmas… and there’s a burglar in the house, or is it someone with
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Country Music Show Toy Drive Dec. 6 at The House in DeKalb

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—For the 40th year, organizer Gary Mullis of DeKalb, Ill., will be doing his Country Music Show
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Earth Talk: The cost of losing tropical rainforests

From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Do you have current facts and figures about how much rainforest is
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November is American Indian Heritage Month

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor This month, we remember the original inhabitants of America. Aug. 2, 1990, President George W. Bush declared
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Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful introduces recycling program

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) has announced a new recycling program for the stateline community—Recycle on
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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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