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Results 1 - 20 of 104 in Byron, IL

  1. Rock Falls woman dies after driving into Rock RiverRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Daily Gazette

    ... T helicopter," where she was declared dead. An autopsy is planned today. Route 2 was closed between Mud Creek Road and Byron for about 90 minutes while rescue workers attended to the accident and the helicopter landed on the roadway.

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    Related Topix: Ogle County, IL, Rock Falls, IL, Oregon, IL

  2. Woman Dies After Her Car Crashes In Rock RiverRead the original story

    Yesterday | WIFR

    ... earlier today after being rescued from the Rock River. Witnesses say Portner's car veered off Route Two between Byron and Oregon and landed in the river. She was trapped inside her car, underwater for more than 40 minutes. Portner was rescued by ...

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    Related Topix: Rock Falls, IL, Rockford Metro, Rockford, IL

  3. JT's Will Get Liquor License BackRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | WQRF-TV Rockford

    ... JT ... Woman Dies After Car Crashes into the Rock River An 72 year old Rock Falls woman died in a crash south of Byron Thursday Morning. Body Found in Car at Gas Station A Death Investigation is underway after a body is found in a car at Central and ...

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    Related Topix: Illinois, Rockford Metro, Rockford, IL, South Beloit, IL

  4. Woman Dies After Crashing Into The Rock River

    Thursday | WIFR

    ... from the Rock River. Authorities say it happened around 9:12 this morning on Highway 2 South of Town Hall Road between Byron and Oregon . Witnesses say the woman's car veered off of Route 2 and ended up in the river. The woman was trapped inside her ...

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    Related Topix: Rockford Metro, Rockford, IL, Oregon, IL

  5. After injury, Considine wants safety job backRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Press of Atlantic City

    ... that can be traced to his Midwestern upbringing. Before heading to the University of Iowa as a walk-on, the native of Byron, Ill., had a series of menial summer jobs. At 13, he spent 10 hours a day - 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. - pulling tassels off ears of ...

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  6. Byron Civic Theatre Presents Seussical the MusicalRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | WIFR

    Jul 25, 2008 - Aug 3, 2008 Call Sunderman Theatre in Byron High School Musical Production of Seussical - a show that combines many of the stories of Dr.

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    Related Topix: Dr. Seuss, Vocal, Events

  7. Red Cross opens another shelter in Illinois

    Monday Jul 21 | Quad-City Times

    The American Red Cross of the Quad-Cities Area opened another shelter in Milan, in addition to previously announced shelters in Silvis and Port Byron in Illinois.

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    Related Topix: Silvis, IL, Port Byron, IL

  8. Woodstock log home is far from a cabinRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Daily Herald

    ... re-drill holes for the electrical outlets, you end up with exposed wiring." Shawn Van Driessche and his crew from Port Byron, Ill., completed the home on site and perfectly dealt

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  9. Federal Grant Given To Dissolved Corporation, Former UofL OfficialRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | WKYT-TV Lexington

    ... the Illinois secretary of state's office confirmed the National Center on Education and Prevention Inc., based in Port Byron, Ill., was dissolved in 2006. According to documents the newspaper obtained in an open records request, former U of L ...

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    Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, Kentucky, University of Wisconsin System

  10. Head of Illinois nonprofit cooperating in U of L grant probe

    Saturday Jul 19 | The Courier-Journal

    ... for Schroeder's nonprofit corporation -- the National Center on Education and Prevention Inc., based in Port Byron, Ill. -- to provide and administer education surveys as a subcontractor. Its contracts with U of L totaled $450,000. But ...

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    Related Topix: University of Louisville, Rock Island, IL, Port Byron, IL, Illinois

  11. U of L grant went to defunct nonprofit group

    Friday Jul 18 | The Courier-Journal

    ... for Schroeder's nonprofit corporation -- the National Center on Education and Prevention Inc., based in Port Byron, Ill. -- to provide and administer education surveys to students, parents, teachers and school employees. Its contracts with U of ...

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    Related Topix: University of Louisville, University of Wisconsin System, Port Byron, IL

  12. Nuclear plant officials share details on spent fuel storage plan

    Thursday Jul 17 | Rochelle News Leader

    Workers work on pouring concrete to use for the dry cask storage pads outside the Byron Exelon Nuclear power plant.

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    Related Topix: Oregon, IL, Ogle County, IL, Nuclear Energy

  13. Steven J. 'Steve' Chamula Sr.Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | WisInfo

    ... of almost 45 years, Sue; a son, Steven J. Chamula, Jr. of Naperville, IL; 2 daughters, Deborah Chamula (Kevin Grim) of Byron, IL, and Denise (Vladan) Dimitrijevic of Darien, IL; 11 grandchildren, Adam, Heidi, Alex, Joey, Amber, Kelly, Kyle, ...

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    Related Topix: Redgranite, WI

  14. Rockford Blogger Trek 042407Read the original story

    Apr 22, 2007 | LifeTrek

    ... after 7 months off of blogging. Angry Republican Mom is from Paw Paw. Dropped out of blogging in 2006. Snug Harbor Byron IL. - Had a major family illness last April (2006), had to move in with family - no updates since. I hope they are okay. His ...

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  15. Entertainment eventsRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Star-Press

    ... Ave., Muncie. American Studio Ceramics exhibition features works from celebrated 20th century artists including Byron Temple, Wayne Higby, and Maija Grotell. Also included are works by three artists with Ball State University connections, Linda ...

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    Related Topix: Indiana, Farmland, IN

  16. Heartland Festival goes back to natureRead the original story

    Friday Jun 27 | Telegraph Herald

    ... turtle, a lizard and a snail. Jay Cullen, of Dublin, Ohio, will play Frog to Ryan Bartscher's Toad. Bartscher is from Byron, Ill. The other actors -- Kelsey Klug and Terry Dillon, of Platteville; Abby Schultz, of Dubuque; Paul Helm, of Wind Lake, ...

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    Related Topix: Dublin, OH, Theater, Arts

  17. Stateline Soldiers Prepare for Deployment

    Jun 24, 2008 | WIFR

    ... on an educational trip about the National Guard. After their initial flight, they met Coronel Steven Huber from Byron. He works with them back home. "I'm very happy they're here. I appreciate their support," Huber said. Visitors flew in a Shinook ...

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    Related Topix: Rockford Metro, Rockford, IL

  18. Rock River water levels remain highRead the original story

    Jun 23, 2008 | Rochelle News Leader

    ... conditions for swimmers and watercraft users," Beitel said. "No wake order signs are posted at public boat ramps in Byron, Oregon and Castle Rock State Park." Ordinance The ordinance, put into effect when weather conditions warrant safety measures, ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Boating

  19. Nuclear resurgence: NRC receives applications for 15 new reactorsRead the original story

    Jun 13, 2008 | Deseret Morning News

    ... phased out most of... Outsourcing labor June 14, 2008 at 6:21 a.m. Story photo Jeff Haynes, Getty Images The Exelon Byron Nuclear Generating Stations at Byron, Ill., are seen in May 2007. The facility is one of 17 nuclear reactors in three U.S. ...

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  20. David G. Bailey Memorial Golf OutingRead the original story

    Jun 6, 2008 | WIFR

    Jun 28, 2008 7:30 am Prairieview Golf Course, Byron In honor of the late Cherry Valley Fire Chief David G. Bailey a fire science scholarship fund has been established at the Community Foundation of Northern ...

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    Related Topix: Cherry Valley, IL, Events