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Curves offers Breast Cancer Awareness Month special
• Women who show proof of mammogram or donate $25 to breast cancer research qualify for special offer throughout October
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FearFest 2011 offers haunted excitement, starting Oct. 7
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Still think Halloween is just for kids? Think again … Get ready to scream your head off as R.I.P.
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School District seeks feedback on arts program Sept. 29
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Rockford Public School District 205 is working with the local arts community to learn about the vision area residents
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Sept. 28-29 open house looks at RMTD Belvidere service
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The Rockford Mass Transit District, together with the City of Belvidere and Boone County, will be hosting a
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Fewer state employees, but higher paychecks
By Andrew Thomason
Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A fractured economy is swelling unemployment figures in Illinois, and a growing number
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Theater Review: Fireside’s ‘Seven Brides…’ fun for all
By Bill Beard
Theater Critic
Theater-goers, ALERT! Right now, stateline audiences can enjoy the rolicking, robust musical comedy Seven Brides for Seven
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Fall lecture series chronicles Freeport history
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FREEPORT, Ill. — Everything from an American author to art collections, from toys to silver spoons will be covered
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Pet Talk: Obedience training recommended for all dogs
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
It is a question many pet owners face: does my dog need some
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Pasta for PAWS fund-raiser Sept. 24 at Lombardi Club
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Join your fellow animal lovers and pasta lovers at the Second Annual Pasta for PAWS Pasta Dinner
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La Voz Latina holds 40th anniversary banquet Sept. 23
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La Voz Latina welcomes the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the achievements of local Hispanics at
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Violence Prevention Collaborative luncheon Sept. 26
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The Violence Prevention Collaborative will host its annual Peace Awards, along with a seminar, “Introduction to Gang Violence,” Monday,
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Livingston County Board rejects factory hog farms
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The Livingston County Board overwhelmingly rejected a proposal Sept. 15 by Patrick Harms to construct two factory hog facilities
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Jane Goodall film coming to Rockford Sept. 27
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The film Jane’s Journey (2010) is coming to Rockford for a one-night-only viewing. The film is a documentary
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Habitat for Humanity to dedicate three homes Sept. 24
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Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHFH) volunteers and homeowners will celebrate a summer of hard work when they
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Sept. 19 deadline to file assessment complaints
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The deadline for filing an assessment complaint with the Winnebago County Board of Review has been extended to Sept.
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Air Force veteran, 90, takes one more trip down runway
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POPLAR GROVE, Ill. — Leonard Ihrke looked down the length of the airplane, a four-seater Beechcraft Bonanza.
“She’s a beauty,”
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Rosie’s Birthday Club fund-raiser Sept. 15 at Cliffbreakers
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Rosie’s Birthday Club will have its Second Annual “Have Your Cake and Eat it 2” fund-raiser from 5 to
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‘GO GREEN’ youth rally Sept. 17 at Rockford College
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Sounds of Good News Productions (SOGN) will offer a “Young Eagles Success” (YES) Club “Let’s GO GREEN” youth rally
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Guest Column: Making Democrats heroes for Medicare
By Douglas E. Schoen
The debt ceiling debate didn’t end well for the Democrats. Faced with unified Tea Party delegates in
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Guest Column: Free businesses from excessive regulation
By Kmele Foster
Capitol Hill is inching closer to passing landmark regulatory reform that will help encourage investment and create jobs.
The
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Rockford Institute remembers September 11 and its implications
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
The Rockford Institute hosted a public forum titled “September 11, Ten Years Later” Thursday, Sept. 8, at
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Park District holds volunteer open house Sept. 8
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The Rockford Park District wants to hear more people say, “I am proud to be a volunteer for
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Firefighter’s Ball set for Sept. 10 at Giovanni’s
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Rockford Firefighters Local 413 will celebrate their Commitment to Excellence in Service to citizens at the Fourth Annual
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‘Shredding a World Record’ Sept. 10 at Alpine Bank
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Alpine Bank will attempt to break the world record for the most paper collected in 24 hours during its
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Prep Basketball: Lady Indians senior signs letter of intent with Iowa
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
Her name is Nicole Smith. If you follow high school basketball, you’d better get used to hearing
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Tales from the Trough: Mike Peck interview, part three
Editor’s note: Following is part three of a three-part interview. Part one appeared in the Aug. 24-30 issue, and part
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Land of Oz Corn Maze open in Ottawa, Ill.
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Camp Fire USA North Central Illinois Council is again sponsoring its Land of Oz Corn Maze near Ottawa, Ill.
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Rockford police to crack down on late-night enforcement
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The Rockford Police announced plans for the 2011 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Impaired Driving
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River Bluff aims to have sprinklers in place by 2013
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Aug. 13, 2008, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its final regulation mandating sprinklers in
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Hockey: Tales from the Trough: Mike Peck interview, part two
Editor’s note: Following is part two of a three-part interview. Part one appeared in the Aug. 24-30 issue.
By Todd Reicher
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Art in the Park at Freeport’s Krape Park Sept. 4
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FREEPORT, Ill. — From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, the Freeport Park District and the Freeport
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Pet Talk: Know the nose … of your pet
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
A gentle nudge … an inquisitive sniff — your dog or cat’s nose
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Book offers recipes ‘Fresh from the Farmers’ Market’
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BRANDON, Miss. — One of the nation’s leading cookbook publishers, Quail Ridge Press, has announced the publication of the
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Aug. 28 Car & Motorcycle Show benefits Rock House Kids
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Rock House Kids invites you to the Rock Valley Mustang Club’s annual Car & Motorcycle Show, from 8
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South Beloit Fire Department’s Corn Boil set for Aug. 27
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The South Beloit Fire Department will host their annual Corn Boil and Street Dance from 11 a.m. to
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SwedishAmerican offers online bill payment
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To provide added convenience for patients and their families, SwedishAmerican Health System has added an online bill payment feature
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Aug. 31 deadline to enter ‘Most Beautiful Eyes Contest’
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CHICAGO — The deadline to submit entries to the “Most Beautiful Eyes Contest” from Prevent Blindness America is quickly
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Small molecules shed light on cancer therapies
By Jennifer Shike
Media Communications Specialist, U of I College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
URBANA, Ill. — Patients suffering from
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Pet Talk: Can a reptile be man’s best friend?
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
When thinking of reptiles, the image that comes to the minds of most
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Young professionals sought for photo-op Aug. 18
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The Attracting & Retaining Talent to the Rockford Area (ARTRA) Steering Committee invites all Rockford area young professionals
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La Voz Latina seeks ‘Latinos of Distinction’
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La Voz Latina, a local organization devoted to empowering Latino youth and adults through education and training, seeks to
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Chicago Shoreline Marathon set for Aug. 20
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The Fifth Annual Chicago Shoreline Marathon — the only open-water kayak race in Chicago — is set for 10
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Pet Talk: Chill out with your pet during summer heat
From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
Summer generally is a time for relaxation and fun in the sun. Short
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Healthy eyesight key part of success in classroom
By Prevent Blindness America
CHICAGO — For many, the first day of school is quickly approaching. And parents know there is
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Health officials: Back-to-school immunizations important
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CHICAGO — The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP), the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition
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Rockford’s City Market generating Friday-night business
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Rockford City Market’s goal of creating a weekly downtown tradition that continues to grow jobs and businesses is proving
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Rock Valley College police warn of potential scam
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Rock Valley College police are warning residents of a group of individuals soliciting funds on behalf of RVC athletics.
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IRS warns of tax scams targeting Illinois residents
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CHICAGO — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging Illinoisans to be on guard against tax scams promoted by
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Timber Lake stages ‘The Spitfire Grill’ Aug. 11-21
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MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ professional summer theater, follows the smash hit Children of
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in search of No. 1 fan
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Do you obsess over which OPI polish goes best with your skin tone? Do you love nothing more than
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