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Girl Scouts’ Thin Mint Sprint Sept. 8 at Camp McCormick

Online Staff Report STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. — The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will hold their Eighth Annual Thin Mint
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Greater Rockford Mixed Doubles Golf Classic Aug. 11 at Sinnissippi

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Sinnissippi Golf Course will host the 2012 Greater Rockford Mixed Doubles Golf Classic Aug. 11 (rain
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Football: Bears, Packers begin preseason Aug. 9

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist For professional football fans in this area, the 2012-13 season begins tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 9). Both the
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Make-it-or-break-it time as NASCAR points race heats up

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Heading into last Sunday’s (Aug. 5) NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono, he had a 14-point lead
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Youth Sports: Junior StreetHogs Arena opens at Booker Washington Center

Staff Report The Rockford Park District and Booker Washington Community Center have opened Junior StreetHogs Arena at Booker Washington Center,
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: MELD’s Sixth Annual Golf Play Day Aug. 16

Staff Report Rockford MELD is hosting its Sixth Annual Golf Play Day, “Green and Bear It,” Thursday, Aug. 16, at Prairie
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Soccer: Rock Run Soccer Club’s golf play day fund-raiser Aug. 10

Staff Report The Rock Run Soccer Club’s Fifth Annual golf play day fund-raiser begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.,
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: RiverHawks stumble to start road trip

By Bill Smith LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks stumbled to a 1-5 record halfway through their 12-game road trip.
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Professional hockey coaches mentor participants at Park District Hockey Camp

Online Staff Report Participants in the Rockford Park District’s Select Summer Camp will receive the same advice and guidance as NHL
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August 6, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks split twin-bill, end six-game skid

Online Staff Report CRESTWOOD, Ill. — Drew Rucinski struck out six over six innings as the Rockford RiverHawks snapped their worst
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August 6, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Jr. RiverHawks to hold tryouts Aug. 7-8

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Jr. RiverHawks baseball program will hold tryouts for their fall 2012 and summer
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Deadline Aug. 6 for Greater Rockford Senior Golf Classic

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District will host the Greater Rockford Senior Golf Classic Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 20-21, at Ingersoll
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford Mass Transit District hosts 7th annual golf fund-raiser

Online Staff Report The Rockford Mass Transit District is hosting its seventh annual fund-raiser, a golf play day, Friday, Aug. 3.
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks can’t hold lead, lose 5-4 to Lake Erie

Online Staff Report AVON, Ohio — Lake Erie continued its remarkable run of walkoff wins at the expense of the Rockford
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

New field turf to arrive at Auburn, Guilford high schools

Online Staff Report Construction on two of the Rockford School District’s football stadiums is nearing completion with delivery of their new
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Football: Bears host Family Fest at Soldier Field Aug. 3

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Typically, the best day of the year for professional football fans is the season-opener. For a large
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

College Football: NIU Huskies open 2012 season at Soldier Field Sept. 1

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies hold the longest winning streak in the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision).
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro wrestling event at RiverHawks Stadium Aug. 18

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Promoters of Old School Wrestling and the World Wrestling Zone have signed agreements to bring
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Great Golf Ball Drop, Golf Play Day Aug. 3 at Aldeen

• Great Golf Ball Drop benefits Rockford Park District Foundation, youth programming Staff Report It will be raining golf balls at the
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

28th Annual State Street Mile set for Aug. 4 downtown

Post-race event will be at Kryptonite, corner of State and Main • Event also includes a 1-Mile Health Walk, with portion
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Pro Baseball: RiverHawks finish up seven-game homestand

By Bill Smith LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks improved to four games below .500 and seemed poised to make
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Boomers shut out RiverHawks 11-0

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Cameron Roth pitched eight innings of four-hit ball Monday night, July 30, and the
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July 31, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks hold on for 6-5 win over Boomers

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks scored twice in the fourth inning Sunday night, July 29, to
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July 30, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Provence shuts down RiverHawks in 4-1 win

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Normal’s Drew Provence pitched seven innings of one-run ball Thursday night, July 26, and
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July 27, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Hospice and Grief Center’s charity golf event Aug. 13

Online Staff Report Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center will host its 25th annual charity golf event Monday, Aug. 13, at
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July 26, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Next sessions of skating, hockey programs begin July 31, Aug. 2, respectively

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Learn to Skate and Jr. IceHogs/Learn to Play Hockey programs offer people ages 3 through
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July 26, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Rockford splits doubleheader with Normal

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks and Normal CornBelters split a pair of seven-inning games Wednesday night,
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July 26, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: Ron Santo finally takes rightful place in Hall of Fame

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist One of Chicago’s most beloved sports figures finally got his day in the sun, more accurately, his
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Basketball: Auburn’s Foote signs with Grambling State

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter Most times when a team makes a run down state in basketball, it means they have
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Our culture’s passion for sports runs deep

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Two 20-something dudes climbed out of the driver’s side of each of their red pickup trucks. The
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Adapted sports participants head to nationals

Staff Report The National Junior Disability Championships take place in Mesa, Ariz., July 21-July 28, and Team Rockford is ready to
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: RiverHawks rolling after All-Star break

By Bill Smith LOVES PARK, Ill. — After taking two of three from the Evansville Otters following a four-day hiatus from
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Grizzlies cool off RiverHawks with 8-5 win

Online Staff Report SAUGET, Ill. — The Gateway Grizzlies knocked around newly-acquired Brad Schnitzer for six runs and went on to
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July 23, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks welcome Hooters model July 21, unveil new concession items

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Model and Rockford Hooters employee Tyler Suess will be on hand Saturday, July 21,
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July 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Schepel’s gem leads RiverHawks over Beach Bums

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford’s Kyle Schepel scattered four hits and struck out five over 7 1/3 scoreless
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July 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks rout Rascals 14-5 in series finale

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Rockford’s Cody Hallahan took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and allowed just
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Sanders’ five-hit night lifts Rascals over RiverHawks

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — River City second baseman Doug Sanders hit a three-run double and went 5-for-5 Tuesday
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Summer Olympics: Olympic uniforms aren’t all that’s produced overseas

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Talk about “much ado about nothing.” That’s exactly the way I would sum up the controversy swirling
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

College Football: Penn State child abuse scandal leaves a dirty legacy

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist The number of victims continues to climb in the Penn State child abuse case. I’m not necessarily
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Prep Sports: Sports helping turn around schools

By Matt Nestor Prep Sports Reporter The Rockford Public School District just finished a highly successful year with their athletic programs. In case
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Deadline Sept. 7 for Rockford Area Music Industry Golf Play Day

Staff Report Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Golf Play Day will be Sept. 14 at Elliot Golf Course, 888 S. Lyford
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: RiverHawks take series at Evansville

By Bill Smith LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks returned from the All-Star break by taking two of three games
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks come from behind for 8-7 win

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Evan Button’s eighth-inning go-ahead RBI single lifted the Rockford RiverHawks to an 8-7 victory
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July 17, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

RiverHawks beat Otters 8-7 in extra innings

Online Staff Report EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Devin Shepherd hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning Sunday,
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July 16, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Sports News | Comments (0)

Special grant helps Rockford Park District Youth Track and Field

Online Staff Report Recently, the Rockford Park District received a $2,000 Youth Programs grant from the USA Track & Field Foundation.
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports News | Comments (0)

Golf: Steve Stricker seeks record fourth consecutive John Deere Classic win

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Tomorrow morning (Thursday, July 12), a little less than 90 miles from Rockford, professional golfer and Edgerton,
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Classic Cars: 22nd Annual Belvidere Mopar Happening July 14-15

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist Classic car enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest will make the Boone County Fairgrounds their point of destination
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Fast Lane> Sports> Sports News | 1 Comment

Baseball: RiverHawks finish up first half of season

By Bill Smith LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Rockford RiverHawks picked up three consecutive series wins over the Evansville Otters, Joliet
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: Eight Rockford Foresters named to All-Star Game

Staff Report Eight Rockford Foresters have been named to the 2012 Midwest Collegiate League All-Star Game, which will be played at
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Baseball: Conserv FS Field Training Day; RSVP by Aug. 3

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Conserv FS will be holding a Field Training Day at RiverHawks Stadium Aug. 16, teaching
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

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