Updated: 12:52 PM 23 News went to Rosemont, one of two Chicago polling places for this historic event.

Updated: 12:51 PM Despite threats of violence and boycotts turnout in this first Iraqi election appears to be higher than anyone had hoped.

Updated: 12:44 PM A chance to scratch and win is a chance to help Illinois veterans.

Updated: 9:04 PM A better offer could be brought to the Rockford School Board.

Updated: 8:42 PM A better understanding of when and who Chrysler is hiring first.

Updated: 7:06 PM If you haven't gotten a flu shot and still want one, here is your chance.

Updated: 7:14 PM After watching a tsunami special on Nickelodeon, six-year-old Dawn Foss asked her mom if they could send money to the surviving victims. With the help of family and friends, they have placed multiple donation boxes around the community. They also are planning a bake sale and will be selling t-shirts to raise money. All the money will be given to the American Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund.

Updated: 6:55 PM There is still no report on what killed a Rock County jail inmate.

Updated: 5:31 PM Rockford's Metro Centre faces tough competition for our entertainment dollars. Of course, Chicago beckons with hundreds of events each year, but a bit closer are venues in Madison, Dekalb, and the northwest suburbs. So who comes to Rockford for events like the Toby Keith and Ted Nugent concert this week?

Updated: 5:18 PM Ford recalls nearly 800,000 vehicles after fire reports.

Updated: 12:42 PM One man and two juveniles are caught with large quantities of drugs and cash in Janesville.

Updated: 12:40 PM Two people are killed in a car crash in DeKalb County.

Updated: 12:39 PM Belvidere police arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a woman's house and sexually assaulting her on Tuesday.

Updated: 7:56 PM A combination of a historically strong Stateline workforce and Illinois grant money helped make the Daimler plant attractive to Chrysler leaders.

Updated: 1:00 PM Chrysler Group and state officials say the company plans to add up to 1,000 jobs in a $419 million renovation of its Rockford-area plant.

Updated: 2:12 PM Authorities say Corey Loomis is charged with aggravated battery to a child.

Updated: 11:06 PM Rockford School District custodians have two more weeks of waiting.

Updated: 5:56 PM Identity theft is the fasting growing crime in America. Each year, millions of people fall prey to the deception, after thieves hijack victims' personal information .and then commit fraud or theft.

Updated: 5:34 PM A warning to motorists about things that go bump in the night.

Updated: 4:38 PM A local high schooler received a national award for using some common sense that saved her life.

Updated: 4:25 PM Rockford fire investigators arrested four juveniles for arson Tuesday.

Updated: 12:43 PM Another tough decision for the Rockford School District.

Updated: 5:50 PM A car accident northwest of Machesney Park sent two people to the hospital Monday.

Updated: 3:47 PM A Madison company is recalling about 67,000 electronic air cleaners because the plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant, posing the risk of fire if electrical arcing occurs in the device.

Posted: 12:56 PM Two snowmobilers are rescued after falling through ice this weekend.