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Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack
Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack
The British government's emergency committee is going to meet after two attackers butchered a man in a brutal daylight attack in London amid fears that terrorism has returned to the capital.More >>
A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group, two...More >>
New NIU president visits Rockford
New NIU president visits Rockford
Although he won't become Northern Illinois University's president for another few weeks, Dr. Douglas Baker made a trip to NIU Rockford to meet with local leaders.More >>
Although he won't become Northern Illinois University's president for another few weeks, Dr. Douglas Baker made a trip to NIU Rockford to meet with local leaders.More >>
Rockford man arrested for sexual assault of a child
Rockford man arrested for sexual assault of a child
A 55-year-old Rockford man faces charges of criminal sexual assault after police say he assaulted a child.More >>
A 55-year-old Rockford man faces charges of criminal sexual assault after police say he assaulted a child.More >>
Rockford unemployment falls by 1 point
Rockford unemployment falls by 1 point
Unemployment in the Rockford metro area, which includes Winnebago and Boone counties, has fallen by one point to 9.9 percent.More >>
Unemployment in the Rockford metro area, which includes Winnebago and Boone counties, has fallen by one point to 9.9 percent.More >>
12000 homes said to be hit by Oklahoma tornado
12000 homes said to be hit by Oklahoma tornado
Officials in Oklahoma are estimating 12,000 homes were destroyed or damaged by the tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday.More >>
Officials in Oklahoma are estimating 12,000 homes were destroyed or damaged by the tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday.More >>
Man sentenced to 375 years for sexual assault
Man sentenced to 375 years for sexual assault
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 375 years in prison for two counts of armed robbery and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault.More >>
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 375 years in prison for two counts of armed robbery and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault.More >>
Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving
Senate OKs ban on cell phones while driving
The Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.More >>
The Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving.More >>
Judge rules on some counts in Marie's Pizza shooting
Judge rules on some counts in Marie's Pizza shooting
A judge finds one of the men, charged in the Marie's Pizza murder not guilty on several of the charges he faces.More >>
A judge finds one of the men, charged in the Marie's Pizza murder not guilty on several of the charges he faces.More >>
UPDATED: DeKalb County police seeking man wanted for sexual assault
UPDATED: DeKalb County police seeking man wanted for sexual assault
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for a sexual assault that was reported on May 20.More >>
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for a sexual assault that was reported on May 20.More >>
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Jeopardy!
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Jeopardy!
This quiz show, billed as "America's favorite", has been on the air for more than a generation, and is still going strong. If your response is, "What is Jeopardy?," you'd be correct.w'sMore >>
This quiz show, billed as "America's favorite", has been on the air for more than a generation, and is still going strong. If your response is, "What is Jeopardy?," you'd be correct.More >>

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Snappers Extend Winning Streak to Six Games
Snappers Extend Winning Streak to Six Games
The Beloit Snappers got six scoreless innings from their bullpen as they prevailed over the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-3.More >>
The Beloit Snappers got six scoreless innings from their bullpen as they prevailed over the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-3.More >>
NIU Falls in MAC Tourney Opener
NIU Falls in MAC Tourney Opener
Playing extra innings baseball for third time in the last five games, the Northern Illinois baseball team (22-33) surrendered two runs in the top of the 11th to Bowling Green (21-28) as the Huskies fell to the Falcons, 6-4. More >>
Playing extra innings baseball for third time in the last five games, the Northern Illinois baseball team (22-33) surrendered two runs in the top of the 11th to Bowling Green (21-28) as the Huskies fell to the Falcons, 6-4. More >>
Snappers Knock Off Cedar Rapids
Snappers Knock Off Cedar Rapids
Nick Rickles pummeled his first two home runs of the season to power the Beloit Snappers past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6.More >>
Nick Rickles pummeled his first two home runs of the season to power the Beloit Snappers past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-6.More >>
Aviators Drop 3rd Straight
Aviators Drop 3rd Straight
The Rockford Aviators, presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski but were unable to get anything going offensively as they lost to Washington Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-2.More >>
The Rockford Aviators (1-4), presented by Pearson, got a quality start from Drew Rucinski but were unable to get anything going offensively as they lost to Washington (2-3) Wednesday afternoon by a final score of 5-2 at Aviators Stadium in Loves Park. More >>
Aviators Fall 10-0 to Washington
Aviators Fall 10-0 to Washington
Washington (1-3) starter Justin Hall pitched a complete-game shutout for the Wild Things as they blanked the Aviators (1-3), presented by Pearson, 10-0 Tuesday night. More >>
Washington (1-3) starter Justin Hall pitched a complete-game shutout for the Wild Things as they blanked the Aviators (1-3), presented by Pearson, 10-0 Tuesday night. More >>
NIU Baseball Players Earn All-MAC Honors
NIU Baseball Players Earn All-MAC Honors
Northern Illinois baseball players Eli Anderson and Alex Klonowski were selected First Team All-Mid American Conference Tuesday night.More >>
Northern Illinois baseball players Eli Anderson and Alex Klonowski were selected First Team All-Mid American Conference Tuesday night.More >>
NIU's Ruzich Receives MAC Honor
NIU's Ruzich Receives MAC Honor
Northern Illinois catcher Nate Ruzich (Joliet, Ill./South Suburban College) was named the Mid-American Conference's West Division Player of the Week in the conference's final weekly award.More >>
Northern Illinois catcher Nate Ruzich (Joliet, Ill./South Suburban College) was named the Mid-American Conference's West Division Player of the Week in the conference's final weekly award.More >>
Snappers to Host Baseball Camp
Snappers to Host Baseball Camp
The Snappers will be holding two camps this season, both at Pohlman Field, with the first camp set for June 13th and 14th and the second one taking place on August 8th and 9th.More >>
The Beloit Snappers Baseball Camp has returned for 2013. The Snappers will be holding two camps this season, both at Pohlman Field, with the first camp set for June 13th and 14th and the second one taking place on August 8th and 9th.More >>
Guse Loses Battle with Cancer
Guse Loses Battle with Cancer
Rockford area coaching legend Jerry Guse lost his battle with cancer Sunday after almost a year of fighting the disease.More >>
Rockford area coaching legend Jerry Guse lost his battle with cancer Sunday after almost a year of fighting the disease.More >>
IceHogs Make Big Charitable Donations
IceHogs Make Big Charitable Donations
With their 14th season of professional hockey in the books, the Rockford IceHogs have always prided themselves on being active in the Rockford community and this season was no different.
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With their 14th season of professional hockey in the books, the Rockford IceHogs have always prided themselves on being active in the Rockford community and this season was no different.
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