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Jazz trio, saxophonist to perform downtown
The Exodus to Jazz Series continues Thursday night when the Rochester-based trio Paradigm Shift, along with saxophonist Bobby Militello, performs at 8 and 10 p.m. at Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, 120 E. Main St.
Fagan honored for arts leadership
A group of future leaders were recognized Thursday at the same event where an icon of the Rochester arts community was honored for his 30-plus year career.
Congress was moved to enact the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 after a series of recalls involving lead-tainted toys, mainly from China.
Police nab four after failed armed robbery
Four Rochester teens are facing felony charges in connection with a failed robbery of a convenience store in Rochester last night.
Warm-clothing giveaway attracts hundreds
About 300 people turned out Sunday for a warm-clothing giveaway sponsored by Chapter 20 of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
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David Copperfield says he will do his best not to let his lethal black African scorpion escape into Rochester just before Halloween.
Hadley Noreen Gillis was born Oct. 9, 2009 in Rochester, Illinois. Hadley's parents are Joshua and Jessica Gillis.Grandparents are: James and Joan Gillis of Fremont; Curt and Theresa Mavis, Rochester, Illinois and Susan Lieber of Marine on St.
David Copperfield to appear in Rochester
Oct. 25. Is it magic or an illusion? David Copperfield: Illusionist is scheduled for 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Oct.
Halloween-Themed Attractions at Amusement Parks
Eighty-one percent of amusement parks will hold Halloween or fall-themed events this year, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
RAPA arts school changes name, expands dance program
The arts school formerly known as RAPA plans to dance and fund-raise its way to a new identity.
Illinois: Community Supported Agriculture catching on
Allison Scott, 7, Matthew Scott, 5, and their neighbor Emma Schafer, 10, , of Springfield, Ill., are led to a row of broccoli so that farmer Andy Heck can show them how to scrape weeds out of the loose soil at the Vincent Family Farm in Rochester, Ill., where Heck leases land.
Ronald Richard Vesey, 64, of Leavittsburg, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at his home.
A Guide to Halloween Haunted Houses and Haunted Tours Around Springfield, Illinois
Bring along your warm clothes, your overactive imagination, and someone to hold onto to.
Fall on your bike | Explore central Illinois on two wheels
The annual Capital City Century event, Sept. 13 this year, is expected to attract 600 riders.
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Health care bills supported inside and outside meeting in Rochester
Julie Behlok wore her Women for Obama T-shirt and said she'd supported Barack Obama even before the primaries.
Idol worship... Sir, - Avraham Feder's brilliant "Idolatry by any other name" should be published as a major piece in Foreign Affairs , which influences so many diplomats around the world.
Idol worship... Sir, - Avraham Feder's brilliant "Idolatry by any other name" should be published as a major piece in Foreign Affairs , which influences so many diplomats around the world.
Saturday sizzles with the day-long outdoor World Horseshoe Cook-off in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary NHPA World Horseshoe Tournament running through August 8. Here 1,500 horseshoe pitchers compete for $170,000 in prize money and the title of world champion.
Youths allegedly drive vehicle into building
Two juveniles accused of driving a medical transportation vehicle into a building on East Main Street are in custody this afternoon.
East Main Street housing plan decried
The plan is to partially demolish and redevelop a landmark building adjacent to the Main Street Armory for senior housing.
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