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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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CHICAGO — Illinois State Police are
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Department of Agriculture approves factory hog farm in Livingston County
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Beloit professor speaks about ‘Arab Spring’
By Jon McGinty
Free-lance Writer
Beth Dougherty, manger professor of international relations at Beloit College, spoke to members of the Rockford League
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Historical society raises funds for Freeport school house
Staff Report
FREEPORT, Ill. — When school consolidations in the 1950s forced the closing of Millerburg School on West Stephenson Street
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Rockford Mass Transit cuts ribbon on new Belvidere route Oct. 24
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Rockford Mass Transit District will start fixed-route bus service to Belvidere Monday, Oct. 24. Service will run Monday
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DeKalb rally addresses jobs, supports Occupy Wall Street
By Dan Kenney
DEKALB, Ill. — Friday, Oct. 7, about 50 people gathered in DeKalb’s Memorial Park to announce the September
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No permits for proposed CAFO in Livingston County
Staff Report
The Harms factory-farm (or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, CAFO) proposals near the Village of Saunemin in Livingston County will
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Orchard Hills Landfill to host open house Oct. 8
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DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. — Residents of Winnebago, Ogle and Boone counties can see where their trash goes
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Five arrested for DUI in Winnebago, Jo Daviess counties between Sept. 24 and Oct. 3
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander Lt. Martin Zamudio announced the following arrests were made
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Tour of Solar Places set for Saturday, Oct. 1
Staff Report
What’s it like to produce your own electricity from the sun and the wind? To live with an independent
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Fall lecture series chronicles Freeport history
Staff Report
FREEPORT, Ill. — Everything from an American author to art collections, from toys to silver spoons will be covered
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Report finds dangerous smog levels in Chicago, St. Louis areas
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CHICAGO — Environment Illinois released a new report Sept. 22 finding dangerous levels of smog pollution in Chicago,
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Illinois EPA denies water permit to Nora mega-dairy
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Sept. 2, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) denied the Traditions mega-dairy’s Clean Water Act Section
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Goodwill Sale Sept. 14-28 at area Bergner’s, Carson Pirie Scott and Elder-Beerman stores
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Area Bergner’s, Carson Pirie Scott and Elder-Beerman stores will be collecting donations for Goodwill during their semi-annual Goodwill
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State Police release list of Aug. 23-Sept. 5 DUI arrests
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Commander Lt. Martin Zamudio announced the following were arrested in
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Photo: Pecatonica River Sweep — a success again
From the Sept. 7-13, 2011, issue
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EPA dedicates $6 million to restore Great Lakes, create jobs
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CHICAGO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Aug. 23 that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
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State Police to crack down on speeding, DUI, seat belt violations and distracted drivers over Labor Day weekend
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police (ISP) are reminding motorists to make safety their No. 1 priority while
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Investigation of Aug. 26 plane crash in Stephenson County continues, pilot in critical condition
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Troopers continue to investigate an airplane crash that occurred Aug.
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State police investigate crop-dusting airplane crash in Stephenson County
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 16 Troopers are investigating an airplane crash that occurred at approximately
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Beloit Regional Hospice Breakfast Aug. 28
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AFTON, Wis. — The aroma of steak, eggs, cheesy potatoes and toast will once again take over
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State Police remind motorists to be extra cautious as kids head back to school
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police are reminding communities and motorists to take the necessary safety precautions in
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