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Conserv FS to remain closed for investigation after ammonia leak
Conserv FS to remain closed for investigation after ammonia leak
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Winnebago County State's Attorney Joe Bruscato announced Wednesday Conserv FS will remain closed pending investigation after this month's ammonia leak.More >>
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Winnebago County State's Attorney Joe Bruscato announced Wednesday Conserv FS will remain closed pending investigation after this month's ammonia leak.More >>
UPDATE: Illinois lawmakers work to fix pension crisis
UPDATE: Illinois lawmakers work to fix pension crisis
House and Senate members decide to meet together to work toward fixing Illinois' pension crisis.More >>
House and Senate members decide to meet together to work toward fixing Illinois' pension crisis.More >>
Rockford man found guilty of attempted burglary
Rockford man found guilty of attempted burglary
A 31-year-old Rockford man was found guilty of Attempt Residential Burglary after a jury trial Wednesday.More >>
A 31-year-old Rockford man was found guilty of Attempt Residential Burglary after a jury trial Wednesday.More >>
Midwest Living features Rockford as getaway destination
Midwest Living features Rockford as getaway destination
Illinois' third-largest city appeared in Midwest Living as a featured summer destination.More >>
Illinois' third-largest city appeared in Midwest Living as a featured summer destination.More >>
New environmental consulting firm opens in Rockford
New environmental consulting firm opens in Rockford
Superior Environmental Corp celebrated its grand opening in Rockford Wednesday.More >>
Superior Environmental Corp celebrated its grand opening in Rockford Wednesday.More >>
Freeport dedicates new fire station
Freeport dedicates new fire station
City leaders gathered in Freeport Wednesday to dedicate its new fire station.More >>
City leaders gathered in Freeport Wednesday to dedicate its new fire station.More >>
District 145 comes to agreement with bus driver union
District 145 comes to agreement with bus driver union
Freeport School District 145 has reached an agreement with a union comprised of bus drivers and monitors.More >>
Freeport School District 145 has reached an agreement with a union comprised of bus drivers and monitors.More >>
Former Loves Park man accused of charity fraud scheme
Former Loves Park man accused of charity fraud scheme
A 33-year-old Dakota man was arrested Wednesday on federal mail charges for an alleged charity fraud scheme.More >>
A 33-year-old Dakota man was arrested Wednesday on federal mail charges for an alleged charity fraud scheme.More >>
Freeport workers take part in Newell Rubbermaid's Day of Service
Freeport workers take part in Newell Rubbermaid's Day of Service
Freeport employees of Newell Rubbermaid went to work on Wednesday, but not at their usual jobs.More >>
Freeport employees of Newell Rubbermaid went to work on Wednesday, but not at their usual jobs.More >>
Winnebago County Circuit Clerk launches new website
Winnebago County Circuit Clerk launches new website
Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Thomas Klein has a new website to help both local lawyers and residents with court- and record-related needs.More >>
Winnebago County Circuit Clerk Thomas Klein has a new website to help both local lawyers and residents with court- and record-related needs.More >>

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NIU Football Announces Start Times for 2013 Games
NIU Football Announces Start Times for 2013 Games
NIU has finalized its home and away game times for the 2013 football season, with the Huskies' game at Massachusetts on Nov. 2 also selected for the MAC's ESPN Regional television package. More >>
Northern Illinois, in conjunction with the Mid-American Conference, has finalized its home and away game times for the 2013 football season, with the Huskies' game at Massachusetts on Saturday, Nov. 2 also selected for the MAC's ESPN Regional television package. More >>
Aviators Drop Matinee to River City
Aviators Drop Matinee to River City
The Rockford Aviators (6-21), presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski Tuesday, but had a tough time scoring in a 3-1 loss to the River City Rascals (10-17). More >>
The Rockford Aviators (6-21), presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski Tuesday, but had a tough time scoring in a 3-1 loss to the River City Rascals (10-17). More >>
Alpine Bank Announces Junior Golfers for Pro-Am
Alpine Bank Announces Junior Golfers for Pro-Am
Alpine Bank is pleased to announce that its foursome will include Maggie Kaiser, Camden Rock, Kyle Slattery and Spencer Horst.More >>
Alpine Bank is pleased to announce that its foursome will include Maggie Kaiser, Camden Rock, Kyle Slattery and Spencer Horst.More >>
Several Softball Players Named All-State
Several Softball Players Named All-State
Some area softball players receive some state-wide recognition for their great seasons.More >>
Some area softball players receive some state-wide recognition for their great seasons.More >>
Aviators Pick Up Home Win
Aviators Pick Up Home Win
The Rockford Aviators (5-19) presented by Pearson chalk up another home, Friday night win as they topped the Lake Erie Crushers (10-15), 5-2, in front of a great home crowd.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (5-19) presented by Pearson chalk up another home, Friday night win as they topped the Lake Erie Crushers (10-15), 5-2, in front of a great home crowd.More >>
Bad First Inning Dooms Snappers
Bad First Inning Dooms Snappers
The Clinton LumberKings erupted for seven runs in the first inning in a 9-4 dismantling of the Beloit Snappers on Friday night at Pohlman Field in Midwest League action with a crowd of 1161 on hand. More >>
The Clinton LumberKings erupted for seven runs in the first inning in a 9-4 dismantling of the Beloit Snappers on Friday night at Pohlman Field in Midwest League action with a crowd of 1161 on hand. More >>
Toews Wins Selke Trophy
Toews Wins Selke Trophy
The NHL announced today that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been honored as the winner of the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.More >>
The National Hockey League announced today that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been honored as the winner of the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, given annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.More >>
Snappers Clinch Playoff Spot
Snappers Clinch Playoff Spot
The game one victory ensures the Snappers a spot in the Midwest League playoffs for the second consecutive season.More >>
The game one victory ensures the Snappers a spot in the Midwest League playoffs for the second consecutive season.More >>
Aviators Drop Series at Southern Illinois
Aviators Drop Series at Southern Illinois
The Rockford Aviators (4-19) were held in check offensively all night long by Blake Nation as they dropped the rubber match of a three game series against Southern Illinois (12-12) in Marion, 4-1.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (4-19) were held in check offensively all night long by Blake Nation as they dropped the rubber match of a three game series against Southern Illinois (12-12) in Marion, 4-1.More >>
Aviators Win on the Road
Aviators Win on the Road
Michael Hur's inside the park home run capped his 3-hit day and sparked a 6-4 win for the Rockford Aviators (4-18), forcing a game three rubber match in Southern Illinois (11-12) on Thursday night.More >>
Michael Hur's inside the park home run capped his 3-hit day and sparked a 6-4 win for the Rockford Aviators (4-18), forcing a game three rubber match in Southern Illinois (11-12) on Thursday night.More >>