Rockford Memorial earns multiple HealthGrades awards

Staff Report Rockford Memorial Hospital (RMH) has again been recognized for its high quality of care, receiving numerous awards from
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican announces capital improvements

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Hospital recently began the first of several capital improvement projects that will enhance patient care, employee satisfaction and
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

State’s Unclaimed Property Auction set for Nov. 26-30

Staff Report Silver bars, gold Krugerrands. Those are just some of the items Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is offering in
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | 1 Comment

Illinois in top five states for foreclosure relief

Staff Report CHICAGO — In responding to the second report issued by the national foreclosure settlement’s independent monitor, Illinois Attorney General
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

River City Sound Chorus places 14th in international event

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — River City Sound Chorus recently traveled to Denver to participate in international competition. A total of
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Katie’s Cup Conversations continue Dec. 1

Staff Report The public is invited to a Katie’s Cup Conversation presentation from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1, at
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Keepin’ It Kleen: When fairness is no longer fair

By Michael Kleen In February 2010, Hannah Workman was a fifth-grader and straight-A student in Florida’s Clay County School District.
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Commentary> Online Exclusives | 2 Comments

Nominating petitions for RVC Board accepted Dec. 17-24

• Three of seven board seats to be filled in April 9, 2013, election Staff Report Nominating petition forms for the April 9
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Trustees begin search for next NIU president

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Board of Trustees has authorized the formation of a 28-person Presidential
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Regional News | Comments (0)

Black face portraiture featured at Beloit College

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Looking Ahead: Portraits from the Mott-Warsh Collection opens at Beloit College’s Wright Museum Tuesday, Nov. 20.
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Deb’s Music Club fund-raiser Nov. 20 in Pecatonica

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — An annual fund-raiser for the Deb’s Music Club Scholarship Program in memory of Deb Countryman will
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Toddlers’ choosy eating: Just relax, it’s probably normal!

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — What is the greatest
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Discovery Center adds nano-climbing structures

Staff Report A new portion of playground opened Oct. 25 at Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum and is the first in the
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican releases online annual report

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System has released its interactive “annual report.” The comprehensive two-year summary report details the health system’s accomplishments
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Retired teacher donates land to Audubon Society

Staff Report Northwest Illinois Audubon Society has accepted a gift of nearly 50 acres of land from Joanne Styles. The land is
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Goodwill among Forbes’ ‘Most Inspiring Companies’

Staff Report Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of “America’s 25 Most Intriguing Companies.” The designation not only recognizes the work
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Katie’s Choice to discuss ‘Mrs. Tom Thumb’ Nov. 13, 15

Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for November is The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: A Novel by Melanie
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Prebiotic may help with growth of new and better gut

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — Adding the right prebiotic
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Mountain bike, equestrian trails open at Page Park

Staff Report After months of collaboration and clearing debris to make way for new trails, the Rockford Park District, in cooperation
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs If current trends continue, the Centers for
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Cherry Valley Public Library District expands, renovates

Staff Report CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. — The Cherry Valley Public Library District will celebrate its recent 3,000-square-foot expansion and renovation
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Crusty foods may worsen heart problems for diabetics

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — A University of Illinois
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Gift of Hope earns top award for organ donation efforts

Staff Report ITASCA, Ill. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recognized Gift of Hope as one
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Humor is good for you — physically and mentally!

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — It’s important for your
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Governor launches Illinois Open Technology Challenge

Staff Report CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced a major accountability and transparency initiative Oct. 20 designed to help
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

Girl Scouts taking orders for fall products through Nov. 2

Staff Report Peanut Butter Bears, Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins, Dulce De Leche Caramels and Wasabi Almonds join the lineup for Girl
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Operation Sweaters for Veterans begins Nov. 1

Staff Report Nov. 11, Americans throughout the world will commemorate Veterans Day, a day set aside to thank our nation’s veterans
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

‘Waiting for Godot’ takes stage at NIU Oct. 31-Nov. 4

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Simply waiting for something can be tedious. The premise of the next theatrical production of the
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Swede’s pilots exchange program with Swedish students

Staff Report Monday, Oct. 15, three nursing/health care students and two teachers from the De la Gardiegymnasiet school in Lidköping, Sweden,
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockford needs sports hall of fame

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Jake’s Junction Pub in Milton, Wis., is a pretty typical southern Wisconsin sports bar. It has the
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘American Horror Story’ return

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer You don’t have to wait for Halloween to get your fix of ghosts and zombies. AMC’s hit
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

NIU president to step aside June 30, 2013

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois University (NIU) President John G. Peters announced Oct. 11 that he will step down
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Regional News | Comments (0)

Nov. 2 deadline to vote for OSF Pink Glove Dance II video

Staff Report OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center has entered the Pink Glove Dance II video competition aimed at raising breast cancer
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockford Area Illini Club celebrates 50 years Oct. 30

Staff Report The Rockford Area Illini Club (RAIC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a dinner Tuesday, Oct. 30, at
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore to relocate

Staff Report Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) ReStore will be relocating to a new storefront in North Towne Mall in
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Loyola expands hepatology services to Rockford

Staff Report MAYWOOD, Ill. — Loyola University Health System (LUHS) has expanded hepatology services with physicians now available at the new
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October 17, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Oct. 17-19 public roundtables to address local tourism

Staff Report The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau invites industry partners and local residents to attend one of three
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

National Fossil Day at Burpee Museum Oct. 17

Staff Report Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., will have prepartors in the Paleontology Lab preparing specimens
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Get involved in Rockford’s Holiday Festival of Lights

Staff Report It’s light up Sinnissippi Park time again! The Holiday Festival of Lights is an event that has become a family
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockford College to become Rockford University in 2013

Staff Report Rockford College will switch its name to Rockford University July 1, 2013. The college’s board of trustees voted unanimously
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican employees start Goodwill drive

Staff Report Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is teaming up with SwedishAmerican Health System employees from Oct. 15-29 to collect
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican wins Beautification Award

Staff Report For the past 15 years, the Rockford Area Gardeners of America (RAGA) has evaluated the landscaping and grounds of
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October 10, 2012 | Also published in Home & Garden> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Step out of your comfort zone

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer We all like different genres, but it’s more often that we dislike certain genres. Me? I’m
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Swede’s unveils Expressive Arts Therapies Program

• Share Chair Project on display for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Staff Report SwedishAmerican Health System has introduced an innovative new Expressive Arts
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Reservations due Oct. 13 for Oct. 20 ‘Goblin Gobble’

Staff Report All ages are invited to Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens for the Goblin Gobble event from 8
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Borrower’

Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for October is The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai. The Book Club is hosted
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

AgeQuake Theatres honored with Award of Excellence

Staff Report Sept. 22, AgeQuake Theatres was honored as the recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2012 Award of Excellence in
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Bad apples may carry patulin toxin

By Debra Levey Larson Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Fallen apples from
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Community Foundation’s Annual Dinner set for Oct. 3

• Roberta Holzworth, Jean Morrow, Webbs Norman finalists for Charles G. Uram Lifetime Service Award Staff Report The Community Foundation’s Annual Dinner will
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Midway Village announces 11.36-acre land acquisition

Staff Report A new 11.36-acre land acquisition at the corner of Perryville and Guilford roads by the Rockford Park District Foundation
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)


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