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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 >>
UPDATED: House committee rewriting No Child Left Behind
UPDATED: House committee rewriting No Child Left Behind
Members of the House Education and Workforce Committee have started a new draft of No Child Left Behind that would lessen Washington's authority and give states more power in education.More >>
Members of the House Education and Workforce Committee have started a new draft of No Child Left Behind that would lessen Washington's authority and give states more power in education.More >>
UPDATED: Special session expected to form pension committee
UPDATED: Special session expected to form pension committee
Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.More >>
Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions.More >>
Mueller urges caution on NSA program changes
Mueller urges caution on NSA program changes
FBI Director Robert Mueller is cautioning Congress to give careful consideration before making any changes to the National Security Agency programs for mass collection of people's phone records and information...More >>
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday urged Congress to move carefully before making any changes that might restrict the National Security Agency programs for mass collection of people's phone records and information...More >>
Group claims 1 in 12 Illinois bridges deficient
Group claims 1 in 12 Illinois bridges deficient
Transportation for America claims in a new survey that one in 12 Illinois bridges are "structurally deficient" and in need of maintenance and rehabilitation or replacement.More >>
Transportation for America claims in a new survey that one in 12 Illinois bridges are "structurally deficient" and in need of maintenance and rehabilitation or replacement.More >>
Bipartisan group floating student loan proposal
Bipartisan group floating student loan proposal
A bipartisan group of senators is circulating a proposal to stop interest rates on students loans from doubling on July 1.More >>
A bipartisan group of senators is circulating a proposal to stop interest rates on students loans from doubling on July 1.More >>
Illinois Tollway gets federal grant for sustainability
Illinois Tollway gets federal grant for sustainability
The Illinois Tollway received a $150,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration to evaluate its sustainable practices.More >>
The Illinois Tollway received a $150,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration to evaluate its sustainable practices.More >>
Body pulled from Lake Michigan
Body pulled from Lake Michigan
Chicago Police pulled a man's body from Lake Michigan Wednesday morning.More >>
Chicago Police pulled a man's body from Lake Michigan Wednesday morning.More >>
Budget office says immigration bill could save U.S. billions
Budget office says immigration bill could save U.S. billions
A report from the Congressional Budget Office states the Senate's immigration bill would help boost the nation's economy while reducing federal deficits by billions of dollars.More >>
A report from the Congressional Budget Office states the Senate's immigration bill would help boost the nation's economy while reducing federal deficits by billions of dollars.More >>
Backyard garden tours encourage green thumbs in Rockford
Backyard garden tours encourage green thumbs in Rockford
Last week, I took you inside the Anderson Japanese Gardens to get a glimpse of gardening at its finest, but what many people don't observe is the planting done right in our backyards. More >>
Last week, I took you inside the Anderson Japanese Gardens to get a glimpse of gardening at its finest, but what many people don't observe is the planting done right in our backyards. 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 >>