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Rockford Public School district shares details of offer

 "We believe it's a fair proposal. We think it's straight forward. We think it's a proposal that treats teachers as the professionals that they are," says Superintendent Dr. Robert Willis. More>>

Son takes father's place on mission trip

Son takes father's place on mission trip Video included

Herb Rosborough II was planning to go on his third trip to Nairobi, Kenya, when he died after a heart attack on December 7th. More>>

Hononegah ready to name new superintendent

The Hononegah School District is ready to offer the superintendent job to someone. More>>

Sculptors show off winter masterpieces in Rockford

The clock is ticking on the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition. More>>

Rockford's Discovery Center Museum hosts Robot Hall of Fame

Robots take over Rockford's Discovery Center. More>>

Jane Addams' Hull House bankrupt

The charity organization founded by a Rockford College graduate files for bankruptcy and shuts down. More>>

Man pleads guilty in Rock River death

A plea deal ends a Winnebago County murder case. More>>

Rockford's Morgan Street Bridge is no more Video included

After much anticipation and a few delays, Rockford's Morgan Street Bridge is no more. Once the dust settled all that was left was bent steel and crumbled concrete. This after more than five decades of More>>

Man sentenced in murder of teen

A Rockford man is sentenced to 35 years in prison for First Degree Murder. More>>

Beloit man sentenced for domestic abuse

A Beloit man was sentenced to prison for domestic abuse in Rock County. More>>

UPDATE: Suspicious death investigated in Rock Falls

Investigators in Whiteside County are trying to determine how a 34-year-old Rock Falls man ended up dead in the backyard of an apartment complex. More>>

Lifestyle Spotlight

Fran Drescher claims she was abducted by aliens

Fran Drescher believes she was abducted by aliens. No, really. More>>

Acupuncture may boost pregnancy success rates

When a couple is trying to have a baby and can't, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture. More>>

7 steps to conquer holiday debt

If you overspent during the holidays and now have bills that you must repay, you are not alone. Last year, 13.6 million Americans were still paying off holiday bills... in October! More>>

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Local Tax Guide Video included

Get help with your tax filing this year with the WREX online Tax Guide. We'll connect you to local help, get tips from the experts, and link you up to the forms you need from the IRS. More>>

Open for Business Video included

Every Monday on 13 News at 5:00 we will update you on local businesses coming, going and expanding in our area. Click to see some of the recent businesses we've featured. More>>

13 Going Green Video included

WREX is your local "Green" leader. Every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. we show you how local residents and businesses are implementing new strategies to preserve the environment. More>>

Teacher of the Week

We are currently looking for nominations for our Teacher of the Week segment for the 2011-12 school year. We feature a teacher every week during the school year on Wednesday nights on 13 News at 5:00. More>>

Pet of the Week Video included

Upload pictures of your pets, see the latest animals up for adoption at Winnebago County Animal Services, plus, get tips on how to find the right pet for you. More>>

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