7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (329+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts from around the world are gathering in Rockford this weekend for the Burpee Museum of Natural History's annual PaleoFest. The museum's executive director Anne Weerda says the event is unique because it gives visitors…...

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2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Families filled the Burpee Museum of Natural History this weekend for its annual Holocene Holiday: an event focused on life during the Ice Age and how it connects to the world today. The event features interactive stations throughout…...