Terrible Teens: T. Rex Bones Tell of Fierce Fight Nov 5, 2009
It's a remarkable story, because few nearly-complete skeletons of juvenile have been found, and virtually none revealed as much about the lifestyle of these huge beasts as Jane is telling from her new home in the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Ill. In the beginning, no one was even sure what she was. (ABC News)
Signs of hope for economy to turn around Nov 4, 2009
Hardest hit in Illinois is the Rockford area, at 15 ... 4 percent in Bloomington looking for a job, it doesn't matter to you that things are more than twice as bad in Rockford ... Still, it's much better to be in Bloomington's position than Rockford's. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Terrible Teens Of T. Rex: Young Tyrannosaurs Did Serious Battle Against Each Other Nov 3, 2009
In a new scientific paper, researchers from Northern Illinois University and the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford report that adolescent tyrannosaurs got into some serious scraps with their peers ... "I was examining the casts of the skull bones. I saw that when the left maxilla (upper jawbone) was pieced together, it had more holes in it than the right side. And there was a pattern to the gaps in the side of the face. "The surface of the face and edges around the puncture marks were... (Science Daily)
Illinois sees rainy October statewide Nov 3, 2009
The water survey reports Rockford reported only one sunny day in October and Chicago reported two. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Democratic, Republican primary fields loaded for statewide offices Nov 3, 2009
Among Republicans filing for U.S. Senate Monday were Patrick Hughes of Hinsdale, Robert Zadek of Rockford and Thomas Kuna of Jerseyville. On the Democratic side, Cheryle Jackson, former spokeswoman for disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich, filed to run for the Senate seat that became the focal point of his Dec. 9 arrest. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Teenage Tyrannosaur suffered a bite from a rival Nov 3, 2009
In the , a team led by Joseph Peterson of Northern Illinois University look at "Jane," the prize T. Rex of the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Ill. and found "a juvenile tyrannosaurid skeleton that exhibits a series of partially healed lesions along the left (upper jaw) that we interpret as a bite mark injury," they write. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nelson Named Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Week Nov 3, 2009
Nelson (Rockford, Ill. helped the Rams to a 2-1 record this past week as she averaged 9. (Gorhody.com)
Swine flu closes 100s of schools Oct 29, 2009
(AP Photo/Chicago Tribune, Bill Hogan, File) CHICAGO LOCALS OUT; ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2009 file photo, Grafton High School in Grafton, Mass. is empty after students were released early for the day due to what school officials said was a suspected swine flu outbreak. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Libero Lau gives Linfield a lift Oct 29, 2009
Souza had two goals and an assist in a win over Rockford College last Wednesday. She also scored against Maranatha Baptist Friday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Experts: Latvia Crater a Hoax Oct 27, 2009
RIGA, Latvia, Oct. 26, 2009. Scientists Say Shovels Dug What Was Originally Thought a Meteorite Site. (CBS News -- World)
Governor names new member to Ill. Commerce Commission Oct 27, 2009
Former Rockford Mayor Charles Bausch s term has expired, but he continues to serve until Quinn replaces him. Bausch has presided over rate increases for Ameren and ComEd, drawing the ire of some consumer advocates. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Breast cancer awareness, health reform linked at White House event Oct 24, 2009
But that's where the Rockford woman was Friday as she stood in a White House flower garden and shared her story of being repeatedly denied health insurance because of the cancer in her past. In less than four minutes at the microphone, Lownsdale helped the Obama administration mark breast cancer awareness month and, more importantly, provide a flesh-and-blood illustration for why President Barack Obama wants to overhaul the system. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Births Announced Oct 24, 2009
Steele: Michael and Lindsey (Hammers) Steele of Stillman Valley are the parents of a daughter, Finley Lee, born Oct. 4 at Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 20 3/4 inches in length. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Metro jobless rate at 10.1% Oct 23, 2009
Rockford had the greatest increase in the states jobless rate, rising from 8. 9% in September 2008 to 15. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Obituaries, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 (811) Oct 22, 2009
She is survived by two sons, John E. (Madelyn) Adams Jr. of Rockford and Paul D. Adams of Peoria, as well as her daughter, Julie K. (John) Hall of Orion, Ill. She was the grandmother of Jennifer (Chris) Edwards of Coal Valley, Karl Adams of Rock Island, Ted Adams of Rockford and Megan Adams, also of Rockford ... Mrs. Adams also has four great-granddaughters, Emily Edwards, Abigail Edwards of Coal Valley, Kristine Adams-Wedemeyer of Rockford and Christina Jones of Peoria. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Ill mayor announces run as congressman Oct 18, 2009
He says he's concerned about industries that are closing all across the district which covers sections of northwest Illinois, including Rockford and Belvidere. He says a new strategy is needed to combat double-digit unemployment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn visits Spring Valley Oct 15, 2009
Chicago to Rockford, many other places. I want to make the Midwest the center of high speed rail,; he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IVCC's annual College Night Oct 14, 2009
Colleges and universities expected to participate are: Augustana College, Aurora University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Carthage College, Columbia College, Concordia University, Cottey College, Creighton University, DePaul University, DeVry University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Eureka College, Finlandia University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Two U.S. senators take center stage Oct 14, 2009
The Chinese plan to build a solar panel factory in Rockford, Ill. he noted. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Four vie for Muscatine city administrator job Oct 10, 2009
Gary Boden, 55, is a native of Rockford, Ill. and recently served as city manager in Clinton. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ballard Named Daytona Cubs' General Manager Oct 9, 2009
Following his graduation from Illinois with an economics degree, Ballard played a season of professional baseball with the independent Rockford Riverhawks in the Frontier League. In his first season with the Cubs, Ballard was a part of the front office staff that won the 2006 Bob Freitas Award, given annually by Baseball America to recognize outstanding minor league operations. (Fightingillini.com)
Supersize families Oct 7, 2009
Dr Carlson heads the Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society in Rockford, Illinois, a research group arguing that a shortage of children threatens the world economy. He says many Quiverfull families want to undermine what they regard as a "contraceptive mentality" in the West. (BBC News -- Americas)
Pamela Roskens Oct 6, 2009
Roskens lives in Walnut with her daughters, Jessica, a senior at Rockford College and Rebecca, a sophomore at Illinois Central College in Peoria. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Heating aid could fall short of needs Oct 6, 2009
Rockford energy director Mark Bixby expects a record 16,000 applicants. He worries he'll run out of money and cash-strapped state and federal governments won't have emergency funds. (USA Today -- Weather)
How Time Flies 10/05/09 Oct 5, 2009
Oct. 5, 1984: Rockford: the jury in the David Hendricks murder trial is now seated, composed of six men and six women. Their average age is 33. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Swank Tilden-Hall Hotel razed in 1961 Oct 4, 2009
Danville had the Wolford, Champaign the Beardsley, Decatur the Orlando, Galesburg the Custer, Rockford the Faust and Springfield the Leland, to name but a few. In Bloomington there were three leading downtown hotels: the Illinois, the Rogers and the Tilden-Hall. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
NAACP to hold another rally in Rockford shooting Oct 3, 2009
The NAACP's president is returning to Rockford to call for a credible investigation and grief counseling after police fatally shot an unarmed man inside a church-run day care center ... NAACP president and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous is expected to attend a Saturday march in Rockford. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
MS study results released Sep 26, 2009
Joel Cowen, assistant dean for Health Systems Research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, said Tuesday they;re not sure exactly how many people in the area could have responded. That is the key question,; he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Jobless rate falls in Chicago Sep 25, 2009
Rockford unemployment, at 15. 1%, still ranked the highest among the 12 metro areas in August. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Choate-Washo Sep 24, 2009
She is employed by Rockford Memorial Hospital ... He is employed by the City of Rockford ... The couple will be married Saturday in Rockford. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Def Leppard Extends Summer Concert Tour With Special Guest Cheap Trick Sep 24, 2009
Since forming in the city of Rockford, IL in 1974, they have sold over 20 million albums and had numerous hits including "Surrender," "I Want You to Want Me" and "Dream Police." Cheap Trick features the original line-up of Robin Zander - vocals and guitar, Rick Nielsen - guitar and backing vocals, Bun E. Carlos - drums and backing vocals & Tom Petersson - bass and backing vocals. Live Nation will produce the tour nationally. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CTA wins $1.5M federal grant for cleaner buses Sep 22, 2009
03 million to buy 31 electric hybrid paratransit vehicles for Rockford, Rock Island and five other Downstate transit operations. In addition, the Rock Island Metro won $600,000 for a solar installation to provide hot water at one of its buildings, and the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District will receive $450,000 to convert a conventional heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system to one that uses geothermal power. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Racially charged killing ignites Rockford Sep 20, 2009
In this photo taken Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson joins a march down in Rockford, Ill ... (AP Photo/Rockford Register Star, Eddy Montville) ... ROCKFORD -- The anger spread almost as quickly as the news: an unarmed black man was fatally shot by two white police officers inside a northern Illinois church-run day care filled with children. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
UNI student enters race for C.F. mayor's position Sep 18, 2009
cfguy wrote on Sep 17, 2009 10:02 AM:" CF1981There is no doubt that the students at UNI have a huge economic impact on CF. I stayed in a hotel in Rockford IL last night. Some portion of my cost went to the city in the form of property taxes and I also payed a motel tax and bought gas and ate a couple of meals. What sort of change to you suppose I could affect if I were to drive down to city hall this morning? I'm like plankton. The ocean can not survive without mebut, I don't have much pull.... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Cheryle Robinson Jackson Formally Kicks Off Campaign for U.S. Senate at Small Business in Chicago Sep 17, 2009
"Families from Rockford to Peoria to East St. Louis face real problems like rising unemployment, schools that don't educate and a health care system they can't afford. I am running for the U.S. Senate because the people of Illinois deserve an honest, independent broker and a bold advocate in Congress who is a problem solver and not just a politician," she said. SOURCE Cheryle Robinson Jackson. (PR Newswire)
100 years of family farming Sep 12, 2009
Pictured are (front row, from left) Bennett and Martha Williamson of Rock Falls; Miranda Johnson of Rockford; Ava Little; Autumn Miller of Sterling; and Betsy Hoover of Tampico; (second row, behind sign) Nancy Pierson of Woodridge; Joan Johnson of Tampico; Michaela Johnson of Rockford; and David Mack of Queen Creek, Ariz. and (back row) Terry Johnson of Rockford; Jon and Ben Hoover of Tampico; and Ben, Dan, Adam and Danny Mack of Sharon, Wis. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Bonita 'Bonnie' Tindal Sep 10, 2009
Joseph) Gierwiatoski, of Rockford, Illinois. She is also survived by a father-in-law, Leonard Tindal of Bradenton, Florida, a sister-in-law, Phyllis Tindal of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a brother-in-law Steven Tindal of Bradenton, Florida, a brother-in-law Mark Tindal of Fargo, North Dakota, and by numerous nieces and nephews. (Kalona News, IA)
Rockford panel to decide charged fireman's fate Sep 7, 2009
Rockford officials have set a hearing to decide the fate of a firefighter charged with falsifying time sheets. Rockford fire lieutenant Brian Watkins has pleaded not guilty to charges that he used a department computer to forge documents and commit theft ... The Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a hearing on Nov. 7 to decide whether Watkins should keep his job. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Quinn fills U of I trustee slots; Dorris says 'it's a mistake' Sep 5, 2009
The new members are former Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara, Rockford Dr. Timothy Koritz, retired Exelon executive Pamela Strobel and Carlos Tortolero, president of the National Museum of Mexican Art. Quinn also reappointed Edward McMillan, a southern Illinois businessman who resigned from the board this summer. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Quinn names biz leaders to U of I board Sep 5, 2009
Rounding out the five: Karen Hasara, former mayor of Springfield; Timothy Koritz, staff anesthesiologist at Rockford Memorial Hospital, and Edward McMillan, CEO of McMillan LLC, a consultancy to the food and agribusiness industries, and former CEO of Purina Mills Inc. Mr. McMillan resigned from the board this summer and has been reappointed. All five are graduates of the University of Illinois, according to a news release from the governors office. (Crain's Chicago Business)
UNI cross country teams on the move Sep 2, 2009
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Shanna Diller Wins NPF Title With Rockford Thunder Aug 29, 2009
Former Illini Shanna Diller with the Cowles Cup after winning the NPF championship with the Rockford Thunder ... Former Fighting Illini (2005-08) helped the Rockford Thunder earn the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) Championship title last weekend, as the Thunder defeated the USSSA Pride 2-0 in the final game of the weekend on Sunday, Aug. 23 ... Give us a little background info on the NPF for those who aren't familiar "Pro softball has been around for about 15 years, but this league has only been... (Fightingillini.com)
At 10.7%, Chicago jobless rate starts to slide Aug 28, 2009
Rockford reported the highest unemployment rate in Illinois: 15. 1%, 1 percentage point higher than in June and 6 points higher than in July last year. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Casey ranked No. 10, Arcola No. 17 in high school football Aug 27, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Do you agree with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke the economy soon will grow. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
228 Evelyn SMITH ROCKFORD IL USA Mara F 45 -49 6:30:37. 229 Eric JOHNSON LOUISBURG NC USA Mara M 40 - 44 6:31:17. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Local women help at Solheim Cup, preparing for state tourney here Aug 25, 2009
We have people coming from Pinckneyville in the south to Lake Bluff and Rockford up north, Haberer said. They re coming from all over the state. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mattoon golfers are ninth out of 16 teams Aug 25, 2009
Rockford Guliford 306; 6. Salt Fork 308; 7. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Renovations complete on old Ill. church Aug 23, 2009
Information from: Rockford Register Star, http://www. rrstar. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Autopsy set on remains of infants found in trunk Aug 18, 2009
Rockford residents named that infant Baby Crystal and organized her funeral. Stockton was arrested Aug. 5 in Merriam, Kan. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Foxen, Beeding prevail in Stampede's 10K Aug 18, 2009
Krystle Baumgartner, Rockford, 30:25; 6 ... Sharon Baumgartner, Rockford, 30:25; 5. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Flick: Man selling all, to make ends meet! Aug 16, 2009
"I came down here, from Rockford, with a good job, an employee of a caterer/food service company that contracts with big companies like State Farm. But there were cutbacks. Now I can't seem to find anyone truly hiring especially men my age. That's when it hit me - that if each day, if I sell just one item from my home ". Yes for now, rather than gainful employment, Mike Johnson stands on street corners, reads books and sells off his life byproducts. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Morning Colonoscopy May Catch More Polyps Aug 14, 2009
"No data exist in this study to support that conclusion," writes Vicari, of Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in Illinois. He also points out that the morning group of patients had a higher number of men, an older average age and a greater proportion of patients with a history of polyps than the afternoon group. (MEDLINEplus)
Leap in foreclosures helps spur 3.8% rise in home sales Aug 13, 2009
8% for quarter; rising foreclosures drop prices - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Morning screenings more likely to catch cancer Aug 13, 2009
"No data exist in this study to support that conclusion," writes Vicari, of Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in Illinois. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
EIU picked eighth in women's soccer Aug 13, 2009
Perala is a Rockford native and was a goalkeeper at Western Illinois from 1998-01, playing against EIU each of her four collegiate seasons. The Panthers are to play host to Western Sept. 24, a contest that marks the end of home-heavy portion of the schedule in which EIU plays six times at Lakeside Field in a seven-game stretch. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Amcore selling Monroe, Argyle branches Aug 13, 2009
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Median sale prices in 155 cities Aug 13, 2009
Median sale prices in 155 metro areas. Median sale prices in 155 metro areas. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery Leving Fights for Abducted Child in China - Court Tomorrow Aug 11, 2009
On September 25, 2007, Clayton reported to the Rockford Police Department that his child was picked up by his estranged wife on August 30th and never returned ... The proceedings are scheduled to take place tomorrow in Courtroom 455, Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois. (PR Newswire)
Central Illinois not included in list of 21 state police departments receiving grant money Aug 3, 2009
Illinois departments receiving money included East St. Louis, Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Carbondale and Rantoul. Choices were based on fiscal need and the crime and community policing index. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Roller derby team ditches smoke breaks for fitness Aug 1, 2009
ROCKFORD -- The Rockford Rage roller derby team has ditched cigarette breaks for healthy workouts, and members are pretty happy with the results. Credit a skater known as "Sinful Sally." She's a SwedishAmerican Health System exercise physiologist whose real name is Tanya Eickstadt. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Marlene Sisler Jul 30, 2009
She started her teaching career in 1957 in West Chicago, went on to teach at Rockford East, Kasbeer Grade School and Ohio High School as a business teacher. Marlene was a bookkeeper for Ohio and Walnut schools and Sisler;s Dairy Products, and also served as treasurer for the Ohio Public Library Board. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Sun Belt Dominates First Half 2009 Foreclosure Rankings but Unemployment-Related Foreclosures May Be Spreading Jul 30, 2009
09 53 Rockford, IL Total 2,029 1. 41 71 24. (PR Newswire)
Mike Small finishes second at Illinois Open Jul 30, 2009
Amateur Brad Benjamin, 22, from Rockford, began his round in the second to last group, just two shots off the lead. He made birdies on the par-3 9th hole and three of the last five holes. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois home forelosures highest in Chicago area Jul 30, 2009
Foreclosure activity was up 15 percent in the Rockford area and 40 percent in the metro area that includes Rock Island and Moline and Davenport, Iowa. Increases are blamed on growing unemployment rather than risky mortgages. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Brent Moberg Named Director Of Compliance Jul 29, 2009
Born April 1, 1977, Moberg is originally from Rockford, Ill. -ND. (Und.com)
