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REA (Rockford Education Association) Plot Next Teachers Strike
Rockford, IL – The city’s largest employer, RPS205 (Rockford Public School District 205), have been pretty quiet since their last strike in 2011. The Chicago Teachers strike in 2012 caused many to act out in jealousy which we covered, click
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Liberace and Rockford Honored – “Behind the Candelabra” Is A Wonderful and Heartwarming Movie
ROCKFORD, IL – “Some cats don’t hiss or meow anymore at the sound of gunfire in Rockford’s toughest neighborhood,” said Dontonque, age 14. It wasn’t until one of Ms. Beatrice Yolaman’s young students made that observation that the longtime resident of
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Small Puppy Abused
A pioneering study at the Rockyferd College suggests humans have a lot to learn from rubber chickens. Rubber chickens can help people develop empathy and enhance social and leadership skills, according to a recently-completed study of chicken-assisted learning among 21 nurses
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Man attacks Zebra with Skateboard
ROCKFORD- Sinnissippi Park Ranger officials are advising people in Rockford to be on alert after a man told them he fought off an attacking Zebra with his skateboard. Bobby Nercer, the resource conservation manager for the Parks field unit, said
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Scrambled and Battered
ROCKFORD- at least 14 eggs were scrambled to death and 12 pieces of toast were battered this morning on the far west side of the city. No more information is available at this time.
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Rockford Downtown and Waterfront Revitalization Poll
Rockford Downtown and Waterfront Revitalization Poll April 10, 2013 (Rock Valley University) Continuing Ed. Class 217 Interactive Pull Pads Polling Active Participants: 48 1.) In general, how satisfied are you with current conditions and upkeep of downtown? Responses Percent
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