Updated: 4:28 PM United Way to disperse $225,000 grant to local agencies.

Updated: 2:27 PM Starting this week, foreigners entering U.S. airports and seaports will have their fingerprints scanned and their photographs taken.

Updated: 2:14 PM Many tourists are finding out what winter is like in Illinois the hard way.

Updated: 2:11 PM Some much needed federal money is on the way to help local shelters and food pantries.

Updated: 9:00 AM Motorists had to put their winter driving skills to use on Sunday.

Updated: 9:01 AM A local unit prepaires to finish what other's have started.

Updated: 1:14 PM Sheridan Correctional Center reopens Friday as a treatment facility for prison inmates with drug problems.

Updated: 1:11 PM University of Illinois professor Brian Wansink has identified one culprit for U.S. obesity: excessive food portions.

Updated: 1:08 PM A high-speed chase is caught on tape.

Updated: 4:16 PM Two simple words that attracted thousands: job openings.

Updated: 4:14 PM It's a way to make New Year's celebrations safer for everyone.

Updated: 4:00 PM If a summer job isn't in your plans, you could just quit worrying about work all together and live in the life of luxury.

Updated: 3:45 PM He admitted to using the money to pay personal expenses.

Updated: 3:42 PM The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency appeal for blood.

Updated: 3:40 PM Damage is estimated at $600,000.

Updated: 1:07 PM 23 News has learned that the Rockford School District is going to appeal the validity of all of their state report cards.

Updated: 1:28 PM Looking for places to drop off your Christmas tree?

Updated: 4:12 PM The change is no cause for alarm.

Updated: 4:41 PM Former Gov. George Ryan pleaded innocent Monday to federal corruption charges.

Updated: 4:14 PM Rockford police are looking for a man who robbed Dunkin Donuts Monday night.

Updated: 2:06 PM While Rockford sleeps, UPS employees are burning the overnight oil.

Updated: 4:36 PM Rockford police continue to investigate the woman's death. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

Updated: 4:34 PM The Rockford Police Department made its official move Monday.

Updated: 4:30 PM Officials say at least three are dead as a result of Monday’s central California earthquake, and aftershocks are still being felt.

Updated: 12:58 PM It's the second body found in just two days.