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- Two Illinois and Wisconsin Soldiers Die at Fort Hood
Of the thirteen soldiers who have died so far, in the worst mass shooting at a U.S. base in history, two are from Illinois and two more are from Wisconsin.
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- Rockford Police on Scene of Shooting Death
Rockford Police are on the scene of a murder, on the city's south west side.
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- Stillman Valley Soldier Escapes Injury at Fort Hood
A Stillman Valley Soldier was also at Fort Hood during the attacks but he escaped injury.
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- Beloit Drunk Driver Gets Nine Years in Prison
45-year-old Wesley Hanson sentenced for DUI death of 17-year-old Amanda Kordich.
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- Vigil and Fundraiser Being Held For Rockford Soldier Injured at Fort Hood
St. Chad's Episcopal Church in Loves Park is holding a prayer vigil for Carskadon tonight beginning at 6 p.m.
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- Mosques Increase Security after Ft. Hood Killings
CHICAGO (AP) -- Mosques across the Chicago area are increasing security and asking Muslims to be vigilant for fear of retaliation following the Fort Hood shootings.
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- Swine flu update: 8 new deaths in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois has reached a new milestone: More than 1,000 residents have been hospitalized with swine flu since April.
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- 1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Orlando Shooting; Gunman Caught
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago.
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- Swine Flu Update: 8 New Deaths In Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois has reached a new milestone: More than 1,000 residents have been hospitalized with swine flu since April. - Illinois Guard Says It Had No Troops at Fort Hood
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Army National Guard says none of its members were at Fort Hood when a gunman shot dozens of people.
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- Wisconsin Soldier Praised after Fort Hood Shooting
RANDOM LAKE, Wis. (AP) -- A military spokesman has praised the heroics of a Wisconsin soldier who helped other soldiers injured in the Fort Hood shooting before tending to her own wounds.
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- Report: Bolingbrook man among victims at Fort Hood
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) -- A suburban Chicago man is reportedly one of the 13 people killed in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood in Texas.
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- Three Suspects in Custody in Connection with Armed Robbery
Three suspects are in custody in connection with an armed robbery outside of Big Foot Lounge.
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- Victim Refuses to Cooperate in Rockford Shooting
A man is shot in the stomach but won't give Rockford Police any information.
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- Belvidere Soldier Stationed at Ft. Hood Calls Mom, Is OK
A Belvidere soldier is currently stationed at Fort Hood in Texas. 23 News Reporter Chris Norman tells us about the soldier's emotional call home to tell his mom, he's okay.
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- Fire Code Changes Costing Local Businesses
Changes aimed at keeping restaurants safe from fire, could start burning a hole through the pockets of local business owners.
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- Help Sew Holiday Stockings for Troops Overseas
Local residents are working hard to spread some holiday cheer to our troops serving overseas.
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- Is IL Teen Driving Death Decline Factual?
IDOT gets national recognition for state's drop in teen driving deaths. Many credit new safe driving laws. But there may be something else prompting the positive results.
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- Rockford Police Investigating Shooting
Right now police are on the scene of a shooting in the 1500 block of 15th Avenue in Rockford.
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- Pets Can Get Swine Flu?
Doing things like washing our hands to prevent the spread of the flu is crucial, around other people and now our pets.
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- Two Rockford Businesses Awarded for Diversity
A group of Rockford minority business owners gathered for lunch this afternoon, to highlight their growth and contributions to our local economy.
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- Fort Hood Texas Shooting - Live Feed
WIFR has gained access to the live feed of sister station KWTX, where in Texas as many as nine people are dead and as many as 30 more are injured after two or more gunmen opened fire this afternoon.
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- Republican Candidates for Governor to Debate
(AP) -- The seven Republicans running for Illinois governor are squaring off in a debate. - Illinois Dropout Prevention Summit
Local leaders join others from around the state to tackle the damaging epidemic of students dropping out of school.
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- Pedestrian Killed by Train in DeKalb
A 21-year-old is dead tonight after being hit by a train in DeKalb.
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- Layoffs at Sundstrand in Rockford
Nearly two dozen workers at Hamilton Sundstrand in Rockford will not be returning to work tomorrow.
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- Changes at Belvidere Chrysler Plant
Executives from Chrysler are driving the company in a new direction and that includes some changes at our local plant.
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- Security Staff Could be Eliminated at Stephenson County Courthouse
Front door security at a local courthouse could soon be eliminated ..to keep more sheriff's deputies patrolling Stephenson County roads.
- Restraining Order Issued On Abortion law
CHICAGO (AP) -- A judge has issued a temporary restraining order delaying enforcement of a law requiring doctors to notify parents of teens seeking an abortion.
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- Stateline Leaders Attend Summit to Deal With Dropout Students
Around 60 local school and political leaders are back from a summit in Bloomington-Normal armed with new strategies for keeping kids from dropping out of school.
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- Janesville Neighborhood Fights Flooding
Residents of a Janesville neighborhood have been pumping water out of their basements for months. 23 News reporter Adam Behrman explores the reasons behind the flooding and shows us why the city is powerless to help.
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- Redevelopment Plans Announced For Former Rockford Industrial Building
An old industrial site will soon get a face-lift... As part of an ongoing effort to revitalize downtown Rockford
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- October Sales Hit Highest Price in Nine Months
A brighter note on the real estate front.. home sales and home prices are increasing in the Rockford area.
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- Fatal Home Invasion
A Rockford man is shot and killed in front of his son and now Rockford police are searching for the men they think killed him ..inside of his home.
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- Gas Leak
Traffic is cleared up and residents are back in their homes tonight after a gas leak on Rockford's near east side.
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- Food Program a Success
More than 18.6 tons of produce donated to feed the hungry as "Plant a Row for the Hungry" exceeds all previous records.
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- Rockford Foreclosure Scam
We've learned tonight about a local scam involving the housing market. Thieves are using it to bilk Stateline families out of hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
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- Obama Focuses On Education Reform In Speech
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- President Barack Obama used his stop at a Madison middle school on Wednesday to focus on the opportunity to make education reform under the federal Race to the Top program.
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- Bomb Threat Closes School
A bomb threat forced the shut-down and search today of Warren Junior & Senior High School. Investigators say the threat was written on a bathroom stall at the school.
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- Passengers Up 11%
Chicago-Rockford International Airport records 11% increase in passengers from last October.
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- Oh Jane!
Jane, the famous fossilized T-Rex in Rockford, had a tough time as a "teen." She was bitten on the nose, causing a big fracture!
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- Accused Drug Dealers Arrested
Two Rockford residents were arrested on drug charges after police say they found over 90 bags of pot in their home. Investigators say they also found two young children in the house, at 1216 Revell.
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- Vote Clears Path For Abortion Notification Law
CHICAGO (AP) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois plans to ask for a temporary restraining order to keep the state from enforcing a hotly debated abortion notification law.
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- Chrysler Plans Unfolding
New business plan unfolding today at the company's headquarters in Michigan.
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- Three Arrested in Rockford Drug Bust
A drug bust on Rockford's Northwestside puts three people behind bars. - Local Students Push for Increased School Security
A double murder this weekend at a teenage Halloween party in Rockford has many local students feeling unsafe in their school environments. Now one group of kids is doing something about it.
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- Chemical Spill at J&M Plating in Rockford
Hazmat crews are on the scene of a chemical spill on Rockford's near east side.
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- H1N1 Vaccines Coming to Freeport
In just a few days, some Stateline students will have a chance to get the H1N1 vaccine. Their schools are becoming designated sites for the controversial vaccination.
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- Economic Crisis Hitting The Local Hospitality Industry
The lodging industry in the Rockford area is a significant employer and income generator. More than one thousand people work in the business.
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- The Future Production of Chrysler Vehicles
While the other two U.S. auto-makers are celebrating the release of October sales numbers, Chrysler sales can still only be described as dismal.
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