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Jean Morrow wins Eighth Annual Uram Award
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois held its 2012 Annual Event Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Forest Hills Country Club. At
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy — AP Scholar
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy (OLSHA) has announced a high school student has been named an AP Scholar.
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Roscoe resident Martha Byrnes joins KNIB
Martha Byrnes, of Roscoe, Ill., is the new community relations coordinator for Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB). With a background
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Keith student receives national honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Keith Country Day School junior Shayaan Naseer has been
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RACVB recognizes Rockton business
A Rockton, Ill., business is honored for its excellent customer service. The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) recognized
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RAMP luncheon to feature speaker on autism
The 22nd Annual Changing Attitudes, Breaking Barriers Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 4, at Cliffbreakers will feature nationally-known speaker on autism, award-winning
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Field Fastener makes Inc. 500/5000
Field Fastener, 9883 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Ill., a global fastener distributor, has once again been named one of
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Park District Deputy Director Ron Butler to retire
Over the past 37 years, one familiar face of the Rockford Park District has been Ron Butler, deputy director of
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Rockford’s Dianna Cole receives state-level honor
Dianna Cole, wife of regional musician Carl Cole, recently attended the first Fall Workshop for the Women’s Department of
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John McNamara to chair national student aid group
John McNamara, Rockford College senior development officer and former mayor of Rockford, was recently elected by members to be
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Coronado Concert Association has new president
After 31 years at the Rockford Coronado Concert Association (RCCA), Mary Ann Smith has passed the “presidential baton” to longtime
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Rockford Park District wins WOWIE Award
The Rockford Park District announced the agency received a WOWIE (Wellness in Our Workplace) Award for the first time
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NIHGC makes changes to staff, board of directors
A promotion and staff and board additions took place throughout the summer at Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center (NIHGC).
NIHGC
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Oregon teacher finalist for state Teacher of the Year
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced that Pam Steele, a fifth-grade teacher at Oregon Elementary School, is a
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Auburn seniors named National Merit semifinalists
Two Rockford Auburn High School students have been named semifinalists in the 58th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
The semifinalists are
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Gardening volunteers receive teamwork award
U of I Extension Winnebago County Master Gardeners received a State Teamwork Award for their efforts in the support, education
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Two U.S. Bank employees win top company award
Amanda Bormann, U.S. Bank sales and service manager at the Perryville office in Rockford, has won U.S. Bank’s Pinnacle
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Roscoe entrepreneur honored for customer service
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Roscoe area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Lucia Hauge of the Hauge
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Unity Hospice of Western Illinois names administrator
Michael Klein, president of Unity Hospice LLC, has announced the hiring of Mary Deem Maxted as its administrator for the
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Rockford man flies with Blue Angels
Rockford resident Gary Haun had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels during the
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SwedishAmerican welcomes podiatric surgeon
SwedishAmerican welcomes podiatric surgeon Michael Corcoran, DPM. Dr. Corcoran completed podiatric medicine training at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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Local financial firm ranks No. 1 in client service
Stewart Craig, Cindy Gustafson and Jan Thomas of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rockford recently received the firm’s
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Photo: Joining forces: 320 Store welcomes meat market
From the Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2012, issue
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Great Duck Race winners announced
The Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Branch extends its thanks to participants in this year’s Great Duck Race on the Rock River,
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Pilot helps young people discover flight
EAA Aviation Center, Oshkosh, Wis. — An area pilot has now given more than 100 young people a free demonstration
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RACVB hires sales manager, promotes four
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) has hired a new sales manager and promoted four team members.
Nick
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Rockford teachers named STAR Discovery Educators
Barbara Burgoyne, a teacher at Cherry Valley Elementary School; Jean Pierson, a teacher at Rockford Conklin Elementary School; Carol Ann
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Local Legacy of Leadership scholar honored
Six Illinois 4-H members were recognized as 4-H Legacy of Leadership scholars during the annual 4-H Family Event at the
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Rescue Mission director marks 30 years of service
When Sherry Pitney joined Rockford Rescue Mission 30 years ago, she was one of only six employees who handled
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Rockford student interns in Durbin’s Senate office
Rockford resident Catherine Valdez will spend eight weeks interning for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), working behind the scenes in
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Local team of Realtors celebrates their survival
The real estate market has definitely had some challenges in the last years, but Team Advantage Plus, LLC of Nextage
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Water Reclamation engineer receives award
Dana Carroll, engineering manager for the Rock River Water Reclamation District, was awarded the “Professional Rock River Water Reclamation
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Genoa resident welcomes service dog
International Assistance Dog Week is celebrated Aug. 5-11 to recognize all the dedicated assistance dogs, volunteer puppy raisers and instructors
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RACVB leader elected to national tourism board
The Rockford region will now have a voice in matters related to the nation’s tourism industry and in matters related
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Music Academy announces faculty appointments
The Music Academy of Rockford has announced the appointment of seven new staff members who will add to the depth
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New leadership at Booker Washington Center
Dan Lewandowski has taken over as president of the board of directors of Booker Washington Community Center, and Robert King
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Student to attend summer science program in Israel
Local student and budding scientist Ceydra Bertram is one of only 19 American students chosen to attend the prestigious summer
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John Morrissey Accountants celebrates 40 years
The locally-managed John Morrissey Accountants, Inc., is celebrating its 40th anniversary of business in the Rockford area. The company was
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Park City Dental opens new office
Dr. Jason M. Grinter has announced the opening of Park City Dental, a new dental office in the 555 N.
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Riverside Community Bank promotes Kyle Logan
Riverside Community Bank has promoted Kyle Logan to assistant vice president in commercial banking.
Logan has been a part of
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Locals receive degrees at North Central College
North Central College celebrated its 147th Commencement June 9 by conferring degrees on 692 students. Of those, 581 received bachelor’s
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Rockford man featured in Mitchell Airport campaign
Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is set to launch a new ad campaign featuring its customers, including Rockford resident
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Rockfordians honored by NeighborWorks America
NeighborWorks America has announced that Bob Campbell, executive director of the Rockford Area Affordable Housing Coalition, and Alan Zais, executive
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Rockton Chamber welcomes additional office staff
The Rockton Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Marianne Mueller as a new staff member. Mueller has long-standing ties in the
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Local girls win highest award in Girl Scouting
Rockford resident Ariana Munger and Roscoe, Ill., resident Genevieve Philipp were among the 22 Girl Scouts in northern Illinois who
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SwedishAmerican presents Quality Awards
SwedishAmerican Health System recently presented Henry C. Anderson Quality Awards, the organization’s highest expression of distinction and appreciation, to
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Local teacher to participate in educational program
Denise Ethun, a teacher at Boylan Catholic High School, Rockford, has been selected from a pool of more than 300
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Local woman second in Hooters swimsuit pageant
A Freeport, Ill., woman was shining in Miami Beach at the Hooters 16th Annual International Swimsuit Pageant, where $100,000
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Network of Professional Women elects officers
Members of the Rockford Network of Professional Women (RNPW) elected a slate of officers for 2012-2013 at their June 18
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St. Paul Lutheran to install new associate pastor
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School on Sunday, July 1, will install its new associate pastor for full-time ministry at
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