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Judge dismisses almost half of charges in Marie's Pizza murder trial
Judge dismisses almost half of charges in Marie's Pizza murder trial
A judge hands down a verdict of not guilty on eight of charges in connection to the Marie's pizza murder but the trial is not over. This is not the verdict for all the charges, a jury still has to ruleMore >>
A judge hands down a verdict of not guilty on eight of charges in connection to the Marie's pizza murder but the trial is not over. This is not the verdict for all the charges, a jury still has to ruleMore >>
Gun shot victim taken to hospital
Gun shot victim taken to hospital
A 16-year-old male is being treated for a gun shot wound to the leg.More >>
A 16-year-old male is being treated for a gun shot wound to the leg.More >>
Bridge partially collapses outside of Seattle
Bridge partially collapses outside of Seattle
A bridge north of Seattle collapses, taking cars into the water.More >>
A bridge north of Seattle collapses, taking cars into the water.More >>
Water main break closes Cherry Valley Library
Water main break closes Cherry Valley Library
The Cherry Valley Public Library will be closed at least through Friday after a water main break.More >>
The Cherry Valley Public Library will be closed at least through Friday after a water main break.More >>
Sen. Dick Durbin optimistic with farm bill
Sen. Dick Durbin optimistic with farm bill
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he's optimistic a new farm bill will pass this year.More >>
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he's optimistic a new farm bill will pass this year.More >>
Rockford area survivors thank emergency responders for saving lives
Rockford area survivors thank emergency responders for saving lives
People who almost lost their lives thank the rescue teams who worked to save them.More >>
Rockford's 911 Center gets around 700 calls every day. With that many emergencies, it might be hard for responders to remember each person they helped, or even each life they saved. On Thursday night,More >>
Illinois lawmakers pass bill allowing you to go faster on interstate highways
Illinois lawmakers pass bill allowing you to go faster on interstate highways
Rockford area trucking companies have mixed views on increasing maximum speed limitMore >>
An overwhelming majority of Illinois lawmakers pass legislation increasing the maximum speed limit on interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. Supporters of the bill say it'll be good for business, butMore >>
Conklin School students practice emergency evacuation
Conklin School students practice emergency evacuation
Conklin Elementary School students go through an emergency evacuation drillMore >>
Conklin Elementary School students go through an emergency evacuation drillMore >>
April 10th busiest month ever for RFD
April 10th busiest month ever for RFD
April was the Rockford International Airport's 10th busiest month of all time, with a count of 21,743 passengers. More >>
April was the Rockford International Airport's 10th busiest month of all time, with a count of 21,743 passengers. More >>
LincolnMiddle School receives $22,000 science grant
LincolnMiddle School receives $22,000 science grant
The grant allows students to create a science laboratory and work in cooperative learning groups.More >>
The grant allows students to create a science laboratory and work in cooperative learning groups.More >>

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Tillmon, Brekelbaum Earn RPS Athlete Honors
Tillmon, Brekelbaum Earn RPS Athlete Honors
East's Logan Tillmon and Auburn's Jake Brekelbaum brought home RPS Academic All-Stars Athlete of the Year awards Thursday night at the Coronado.More >>
East's Logan Tillmon and Auburn's Jake Brekelbaum brought home RPS Academic All-Stars Athlete of the Year awards Thursday night at the Coronado.More >>
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 >>