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Bacterial changes may trigger diseases like RA

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — The billions of bugs
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease

By Phyllis Picklesimer Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of ACES News and Public Affairs URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois scientists
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Durand kicks off Fourth of July festivities June 30

Staff Report DURAND, Ill. — Durand’s Second Annual Fireworks 5K Run and Walk Saturday, June 30, kicks off the town’s three-day
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | 1 Comment

Kirkland Lions Club to hold Fourth of July celebration

Staff Report KIRKLAND, Ill. — The Kirkland Lions Club will hold its 64th consecutive Fourth of July Celebration Saturday, June 30,
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Princesses, superheroes at Discovery Center June 29

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum is turning into superheroes’ headquarters from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, June 29, for
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Back Street Players bring ‘Steel Magnolias’ back to life

Staff Report HANOVER, Ill. — In 2005, Back Street Players of Hanover, Ill., presented Robert Harling’s classic play Steel Magnolias. Back
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Left Justified: 50 years of Rockford Urban Ministries

By Stanley Campbell When I visited Brazil oh so many years ago, my little group of United Methodists met with
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Left Justified> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Experience life on a farm at Discovery Center June 22

Staff Report Discovery Center Museum is turning into Old MacDonald’s Farm Friday, June 22 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) as part of its
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District, Kryptonite to offer Designated Drivers program

Staff Report District owners Andy Roiniotis and Denny Trakas, along with their management staff, announced the downtown establishment, 205 W. State
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Railfan Weekend June 23-24 at East Troy Electric Railroad

Staff Report EAST TROY, Wis. — The East Troy Electric Railroad will celebrate 105 years of railway history in southeast Wisconsin
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Bootleg Flyers at Mt. Morris Band Shell June 22

Staff Report MT. MORRIS, Ill. — Local classic rock band the Bootleg Flyers will perform a two-hour show beginning at 7
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

High School Starr of Excellence Award winners named

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has announced the winners of the 2012 High School Starr of Excellence Award. The 2012 winners
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New Rockford center hopes to rehab addicts, mentally ill

Staff Report The Board of Directors for the Illinois Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Justice celebrated its formal opening
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Left Justified: RUM’s 50th anniversary dinner June 22

By Stanley Campbell I’m inviting the most liberal bishop in Christendom to be our speaker for Rockford Urban Ministries’ (RUM)
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Left Justified> Online Exclusives | 1 Comment

Cruise the Rock River over lunch on the ‘Forest City Queen’

Staff Report Lunch or meeting options will soon include the chance to enjoy an affordable meal while cruising the Rock River.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | 1 Comment

YMCA introduces new youth fitness services

Staff Report The YMCA of Rock River Valley has introduced new youth fitness services to kick off the start of summer.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Pet Talk: Heat exhaustion: Keep your pets cool

From College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University As we welcome the joys of summer, we have to greet the heat.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rockford-based rappers kick off tour in Hollywood

Staff Report Rockford-based rappers Fresco Clean and Black Lung will kick off their “Whiteboy Wasted” album tour at the Roxy Theatre
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City employee compensation data available online

Staff Report The City of Rockford has created a public database of City employee total compensation packages in adherence to
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Study: 19,450 kids in Winnebago County at risk of hunger

Staff Report GENEVA, Ill. — New data show a fraction of the children who face hunger in Chicagoland are getting the
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Rock Valley an exclusive Apple iOS training campus

Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) is now the premier and exclusive Apple iOS training campus in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

West Nile virus season off to early start; tips to stay safe

Staff Report The onset of the unseasonably warm weather this spring may have resulted in the recent confirmation of West Nile
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

National plan aims to break down asthma disparities

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. federal agencies unveiled the Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Sassy Cow’s ‘A Day in the Life on the Dairy’ June 23

Staff Report COLUMBUS, Wis. — When you hear “America’s Dairyland” or “cheeseheads” — these words are synonymous with Wisconsin and illustrate
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Guest Column: Help IDNR protect nature in Illinois

By Tom Lindblade President, Illinois Paddling Council An unprecedented coalition of organizations has come together to support an initiative designed to provide
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Guest Column> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Anderson Gardens offers live music series starting June 5

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, will offer a summer music concert series, “Tuesday Evening in the
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Sweeney Todd’ starts Starlight Theatre season June 6

Staff Report Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Starlight Theatre begins its 46th season June 6 with the Starlight debut of Sweeney Todd:
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Sixth Annual Boone County Ride for Hunger June 2

Staff Report The Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry will host their 6th Annual Boone County Ride for Hunger on June 2.
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Sunil Puri gifts $1 million in land to Rockford College

Staff Report First Rockford Group Founder and President Sunil Puri, a 1982 graduate of Rockford College, presented the deed to just
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

Discovery Center opens child-sized veterinary clinic

Staff Report Put on a pint-sized vet coat and stethoscope, grab a chart, and take on the role of veterinarian, groomer,
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Free wellness night at Aldeen Golf Club June 12

Staff Report Aldeen Men’s Golf Association will hold its annual free “Take Aim at Your Health” wellness night from 4:30 to
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Sports News | Comments (0)

Elle Woods arrives at The Fireside in ‘Legally Blonde’

Staff Report FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Fireside Dinner Theatre is proud to be the first professional theater in the area to
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Deadline July 1 for ‘Haunted Slumber Camp Massacre’

Staff Report R.I.P. Productions will present the “Haunted Slumber Camp Massacre” Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, in Rockford. The event will feature
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Mill Foundation awards grants to five organizations

Staff Report The following five organizations received grant funds from the Mill Foundation at a news conference May 18. Big Brothers Big
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Local News> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

East Troy Electric Railroad celebrates 105 years

Staff Report EAST TROY, Wis. — Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the East Troy Electric Railroad will celebrate 105 years of riding
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

How to determine if your tree has Emerald Ash Borer

By Susan Jongeneel Media/Communications Specialist, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. — Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Living> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

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