Updated: 5:52 PM They come in all shapes and sizes, add a touch of elegance to a table and spread a pleasant aroma through a home, but burning a candle in your home can be a major fire hazard.

Updated: 10:08 PM Starting in January, passengers flying out of the Rockford Airport could be headed to some new destinations. The airport board is set to vote Monday on a new airline service provider.

Updated: 3:29 PM Gov. Rod Blagojevich says a European drug manufacturer's putting the bulk of the state's big flu vaccine order in jeopardy.

Updated: 2:03 PM A week after he died fighting insurgent attacks in Fallujah, thousands pay tribute to fallen Belvidere Marine Branden Ramey.

Updated: 2:03 PM He was a son, a fiancé, a student and a marine. Branden Ramey gave his life fighting for freedom in Iraq. Thursday, our community remembers.

Updated: 5:28 PM Nuclear plants are the most secure facilities in the U.S. industrial infrastructure.

Updated: 2:00 PM Last month we told you about a Rockford business accused of home repair fraud. Since then, Illinois Attorney Gen. Lisa Madigan has filed suit against David Hall of Classic Decks.

Updated: 2:57 PM Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he's disappointed by the state Supreme Court's decision to throw out two lawsuits that accuse gunmakers of knowingly letting their weapons fall into the hands of criminals.

Updated: 1:02 PM There will be a flu shot clinic for adults at the Ogle County Health Department Tuesday, November 23.

Updated: 1:00 PM Starting in April 2005, three stateline counties will be part of a $4 million grant that will get older houses inspected and reduce lead.

Updated: 12:58 PM After increased violence in the city of Freeport, community members came together to discuss how they can prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Updated: 8:45 PM It's been an ongoing issue since the beginning of civilization; we're talking about those pesky rodents called rats.

Updated: 1:05 PM The Boone County Health Department is sponsoring a flu shot clinic at the Keen Age Center Thursday, located at 2141 Henry Luckow Lane in Belvidere.

Updated: 1:04 PM A Lemont man who was driving drunk when he struck and killed a highway flagger now faces up to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to reckless homicide.

Updated: 1:03 PM Deer hunters are getting ready for the first firearm season of the fall, and state officials again will watch for evidence of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Updated: 1:02 PM The Illinois Department of Public Health is getting $4 million in federal funds to help fight health hazards caused by lead contamination.

Updated: 1:01 PM Winnebago County courts have an alternative way of dealing with drug users.

Updated: 5:16 PM This week, 23 News reporter Nichole Vrsansky takes a look at what happens when hiring an attorney is not an option.

Updated: 5:35 PM Harlem High School and the Harlem Township are bringing some extra holiday cheer to those who need it.

Updated: 5:53 PM St. Louis may be the gateway to the west, but here in the stateline one area of development is positioning itself as the gateway to the east.

Updated: 3:44 PM Winnebago County Highway Department is in the midst of conducting a Pilot Program for leaf pickup.

Updated: 2:02 PM U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has won his colleagues' approval to become the Democratic Party's whip.

Updated: 12:57 PM President Bush has nominated national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to become the next secretary of state.

Updated: 1:18 PM A Belvidere marine who was killed last week in Iraq was brought home Monday night.

Updated: 1:17 PM For many years, the Rockford School District was controlled by the federal courts. Now what do the people want?