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Photos: One day at Janesville’s Monterey Dam
By Frank Schier
Editor & Publisher
The City of Janesville extended an invitation to join the Health Monitoring Committee, one of
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Logo selected for Rock River Water Trail
Staff Report
A logo has been selected for the Rock River Water Trail, according to an announcement by the Rock
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Two DeKalb retailers hand over 1,941 packages of synthetic drugs to law enforcement
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) reported May 1 that two DeKalb, Ill., retailers relinquished more
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Army Corps releases final Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Paper based on public input
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released the final Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic
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Citizens mobilize to draft candidate to run against Kinzinger in general election; public gathering April 21
Online Staff Report
DEKALB, Ill. — Citizens from the 16th Congressional District are organizing to draft a
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John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Ill., opens for season May 2
Online Staff Report
GRAND DETOUR, Ill. — The John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Ill., will open the gates to
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Starved Rock concessionaire: Admission fee for state parks would be devastating economically
By Kathy Casstevens-Jasiek
Director of Marketing, Starved Rock Lodge
UTICA, Ill. — Keeping Illinois parks open to the public and free of
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‘The Wire’ actress Felicia ‘Snoop’ Pearson in Beloit, Wis., April 9-10
Online Staff Report
BELOIT, Wis. — Felicia “Snoop” Pearson, an author and actress from HBO’s critically acclaimed show The Wire, is
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Report: Rock River 10th most polluted in U.S.
By Frank Schier
Editor & Publisher
For the year 2010, according to an Environment America report released March 22, the Rock River
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Nora megadairy continues to disassemble site
• Concrete dividers and plastic piping being moved to Wisconsin
By HOMES
Warren, Ill. — March 6, a crane began removing concrete
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Cameras to be allowed in courtrooms in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle and Stephenson counties
Online Staff Report
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride and 15th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Val Gunnarsson announced March
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Photo: River Action cleans up river
From the March 28-April 3, 2012, issue
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Pork producer to address industry’s progress March 27 in Pecatonica
Online Staff Report
PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois pork production takes center stage Tuesday, March 27, at the regularly scheduled meeting of
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AccuWeather: Chicago experiences seven consecutive days of record high temperatures
By Meghan Evans
AccuWeather.com Meteorologist
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — AccuWeather.com reports Chicago has set seven record highs in a row with temperatures
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Federal agencies release first interim report on Asian carp environmental DNA results interpretation
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — Members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) released March 15 the first interim report
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Rally held as no action taken against Hershberger
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Vernon Hershberger has become a national folk hero. The Wisconsin organic farmer who has brazenly defied
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Undergrads wanted for paid summer research program
By Tom Parisi
NIU Media and Public Relations
DEKALB, Ill. — OK, here’s a cool summer gig for bright college kids.
Northern Illinois
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Freeport man arrested on cocaine, cannabis charges
Online Staff Report
FREEPORT, Ill. — Robert L. Short, 31, of Freeport, has been arrested and charged with possession of cocaine
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CDC takes offensive in fight against raw milk
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Now for the main event: Raw Milk, “The Other White Milk,” vs. Pasteurized Milk, “The Killer
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In Memoriam: Tim Emmons, 1958-2012
Compiled from website
A great voice in public radio has been silenced. With the passing of Timothy Emmons, general manager
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Food freedom legal battles rage
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
While organic farmer Vernon Hershberger prepares for his next day in court, support for his food
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Hershberger fight goes national; state rally set
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Vernon Hershberger had a big week last week as his fight for small-farming independence has gained
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Recreational synergies along the Rock River Trail
• Rock River Trail Initiative: Update for January 2012
By Greg Farnham
RRTI Coordinator
Two of the important events for the trail
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Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m., Feb. 7
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V is encouraging the
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‘Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition’ casting calls in Chicago Feb. 11, Milwaukee Feb. 18
Online Staff Report
Casting calls for Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Season 3 will be in Chicago Saturday, Feb. 11, and
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Hershberger saga escalates in the Dairy State
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The Wisconsin State Department of Justice continued its persecution of small organic farmer Vernon Hershberger of
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Overturned semitrailer closes one lane of U.S. Route 20 in Jo Daviess County
Online Staff Report
At about 5:39 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, Illinois State Police responded to an overturned truck-tractor semitrailer on U.S.
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Great River Brewery launches River Rat Root Beer in honor of Chad Pregracke
Staff Report
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Great River Brewery, where legendary craft brews are made, has come up with a new product,
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Illinois Attorney General sues Westwood College for alleged deceptive marketing
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Jan. 18 against the national, for-profit college Westwood
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Farmer jailed on milk, organic food sale charges
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
Wisconsin small farmer Vernon Hershberger had his day in court, then spent time in jail, and
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Small farmers fight the good fight
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The best defense is a good offense. That axiom is proving to be the best strategy
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McDonough County Board approves factory farm proposal
Online Staff Report
RARITAN, Ill. — Despite enormous public opposition, the McDonough County Board approved a proposal for an 18,000-head hog
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Opposition mounts against factory hog confinement in Hancock County
Online Staff Report
LA CROSSE, Ill. — Opposition is mounting in response to the proposed construction of an 18,000-head factory hog
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Demonstration against McDonough County factory hog facility proposal Dec. 21
Online Staff Report
MACOMB, Ill. — A demonstration will be held prior to the McDonough County Board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 21,
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Iroquois County swine facility fined for polluting spring creek, killing thousands of fish
Online Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) announced Dec. 19 an agreement with an Iroquois County
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Drunk driver travels 11 miles in wrong direction on Edens Expressway; listen to 911 calls
NOTE: Links to 911 calls are included at the end of this article.
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — Illinois State Police are
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Department of Agriculture approves factory hog farm in Livingston County
Staff Report
SAUNEMIN, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has approved the construction of the Harms-Kevin House factory hog
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Rock River Trail Initiative: November 2011 update
By Greg Farnham
RRTI Coordinator
We are pleased to report good progress during November toward the objectives of establishing a recreational Rock
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Photo: Helicopter trims trees along Pecatonica Prairie Path
From the Dec. 7-13, 2011, issue
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Department of Labor settles litigation against grain bin operator in July 2010 deaths of 2 teens in Mount Carroll
Online Staff Report
CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with Haasbach LLC in Mount Carroll, resolving
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Raw Milk rally to transport 100 gallons across state lines Dec. 8
By Richard S. Gubbe
Contributing Writer
The Raw Milk Freedom Riders, a group that comprises “Food Freedom Advocates” from across the United
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Nicor Gas: Building a better community (2011 update)
From Nicor Gas newsletter
Our Commitment to the Environment: As one of the nation’s largest natural gas distribution companies, Nicor
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Judgment against Department of Agriculture for withholding factory farm records final
Staff Report
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA) has elected not to appeal a recent court ruling finding that they violated
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Layaway now for later: Tips for using holiday layaway services
Online Staff Report
The current economy has left many shoppers on a budget and searching for more affordable methods of paying
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Photo: Black Hawk in need of repairs
From the Nov. 9-15, 2011, issue
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ISP and Jo Daviess County sheriff to partner
Staff Report
PECATONIA, Ill. — This time of year, many people in Jo Daviess County are on the lookout for
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Habitat for Humanity of Boone County seeks partner family; informational meeting Nov. 9
Online Staff Report
Habitat for Humanity of Boone County is seeking a partner family for 2012. A Habitat partner family must
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Six arrested for DUI in Winnebago, Stephenson counties between Oct. 7 and 31
Online Staff Report
PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander Lt. Martin Zamudio announced the following arrests were made
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Great Route 64/84 Holiday Shop Hop set for Nov. 11-12
Online Staff Report
Enjoy small-town hospitality on the Great Route 64/84 Holiday Shop Hop, where more than 30 shops offer quality
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Rock River Trail Initiative names council members and advisers
Staff Report
A trail initiative council has been established by the Rock River Trail Initiative, a public-private partnership in Illinois and
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