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Capron News

Local news for Capron, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

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Farmers scour auctions for harvest equipment

The price was higher than Bill Boyd wanted to pay and still rising, but it didn't really matter.

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Related Topix: Rushville, IL, Agriculture, Science

Wed Jul 02, 2008

WIFR

Boone County Pantry Fundraiser

Officials in Boone County are working hard to make sure everyone struggling financially in the area has somewhere to eat.

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Related Topix: Boone County, IL, Belvidere, IL

Thu Jun 19, 2008

WTVO

Pantry Needs Help

With the recent flooding and the current state of the economy, many people are in need of help these days.

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Related Topix: Belvidere, IL, Boone County, IL, Rockford, IL

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Food and wine pair up nicely at Cooper's Hawk

Unlike microbreweries that turn out beer by the barrel, wine bars, particularly those that pair their own homemade vintages with food, are something of a rarity on the local dining scene.

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Related Topix: Burr Ridge, IL, Dining, Life, Food, Wine, Drink, Entertainment

Thu May 22, 2008

Daily Breeze

Fresh ideas put more SIZZLE into summer grilling

Chicken Breasts with Tarragon-Mustard Paste are tasty to make. &#187 Grilling recipes for summer &#187 Top grilling cookbooks &#187 Grilled chicken breasts Although burgers, steak and chicken are the top three ...

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Related Topix: Restaurant Management, Life, Seafood

Sun May 18, 2008

WTVO

Dogs Recovered From Capron Farm Are Starting To Reocover

It was around 3 weeks ago that close to 60 animals were seized from a Capron farm in Boone County. via WTVO

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Related Topix: Dekalb County, IL

Fri May 16, 2008

Mokena Messenger

Dining Out: Mamma would be proud

“I spent 30 years in the computer world and wanted to do something different”

With Mamma Onesti's Italian Restaurant in Lockport, what you see is what you get. via Mokena Messenger

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Home Listing, Home, Italian Cuisine, Lockport, IL

Wed May 14, 2008

Naperville Sun

Web exclusive: Spring into salads with these wine pairings

Springtime signals a time of change. As the outside temperatures warm up, we shift our meals from heartier fare to lighter cuisine and our wine choices follow suit. via Naperville Sun

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Related Topix: Weather, Wine, Drink

Thu May 08, 2008

WQRF-TV Rockford

Dogs Seized From Capron Couple Get New Home

“They have a version of the events that will come out”

T he dogs were seized from a Capron couple last month. Now Boone County will look after the pets. via WQRF-TV Rockford

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Related Topix: Animal Rights, Boone County, IL

Sat May 03, 2008

People for the Ethical Treatment of A...

Urgent: Alleged Hoarders' Animals Need Your Help

On April 21, Boone County Animal Control reportedly seized dozens of animals-including dogs, cats, horses, and goats-from Colin and Marie Slater of Capron, Illinois. via People for the Ethical Treatment of A...

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Thu May 01, 2008

WIFR

Boone County Summit

“There's going to be people who want to put gas stations there, convenience stores, Dairy Queens and McDonalds”

"Preliminary earth work just started a couple weeks ago. If you're in the area, you're able to see the ramp taking shape," said Peter Stukas, Project Manager for the ramp. via WIFR

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Related Topix: Boone County, IL, Poplar Grove, IL

Sat Apr 26, 2008

WIFR

New Charges Filed Against Couple Accused of Animal Cruelty

New charges are filed tonight against a Capron couple accused of animal cruelty. via WIFR

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Related Topix: Boone County, IL

Thu Apr 24, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Enough animals for a small zoo rescued from filthy barn in Boone County

“It's just one of those things that doesn't happen all the time”

A rural Boone County couple has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities found enough animals to stock a small zoo in their home and barn: more than 90 dogs, 10 goats, 8 horses, 6 donkeys and a sheep. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Animal Rights

Wed Apr 09, 2008

Arizona Republic

Sublime tomato season nears

“I think that's why farmers markets are so popular. You can taste the difference”

What is it about a tomato that stirs the soul? For Valley dwellers, the wait for sun-ripened tomatoes tugged from a spiny green vine is just about over. via Arizona Republic

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Heirloom Tomatoes, Home Gardening, Home

Sun Mar 30, 2008

WIFR

Family Reacts to Murder Charges

“I think the biggest piece of closure will be putting her to rest where she belongs”

A missing woman's family spent their Saturday together, gathering at a relative's Rockford home. via WIFR

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Related Topix: Rockford Metro, Rockford, IL

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Blast aimed at Westerners kills at least 1 in Pakistan

“A terrorist attack at this place, at this time, is really a matter of grave concern”

The blast indicated that insurgents in Pakistan were changing their strategy, attacking Westerners instead of strictly targeting Pakistani law-enforcement and army soldiers. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: World News, Pakistan, Asia,

Tue Mar 18, 2008

Chicago Tribune

FBI agents injured in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Four FBI agents were among 12 people wounded in a weekend bomb blast at a popular Italian restaurant in Pakistan's capital, U.S. law-enforcement officials said Sunday. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: World News, Pakistan, Asia, Immigration Reform,

Sun Mar 16, 2008

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Pakistan Bombing Apparently Targeted Foreigners

A bomb exploded in the back garden of an Italian restaurant popular with foreigners in Pakistan's capital Saturday night, killing a Turkish woman and wounding 11, police said.

Personnel from the U.S. and British embassies were among the injured. It appeared to be the first attack targeting foreigners in a recent wave of violence in Pakistan.

Pakistani Interior Secretary Kamal Shah confirmed the Turkish woman's death. A police officer at the scene initially told reporters that two people had died, but Shah and the city police chief later said there was only one fatality. Read more

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Related Topix: World News, Pakistan, Asia

Fri Mar 07, 2008

Chicago Tribune

ALMANAC

On March 6, 1475, Renaissance artist Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy. In 1836 the Alamo in San Antonio fell to the Mexican army after a 13-day siege. via Chicago Tribune

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Fri Feb 22, 2008

Northwest Herald

Cyclist's family drops suit

“It has been the board's position from the outset that they did nothing wrong, and that the allegations against them were baseless”

WOODSTOCK The family of an injured motorcyclist who died in a cornfield while emergency crews searched for him dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit Thursday against McHenry County officials that faulted antiquated ... via Northwest Herald

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Related Topix: Woodstock, IL, Alden, IL, Shirland, IL

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Capron, Illinois is located in Boone County and is part of the Rockford Metro Area. Zip codes in Capron include 61012.

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