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- Youthbuild Live Online Concert
We know non-profits have suffered tremendously lately. And finding new donors has been especially difficult. That's why a local organization is thinking outside the box, literally.
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- Machesney Park Ice Cream Truck Ban Discussion
The battle to sell ice cream long outlived the season it could be sold. So now, one Loves Park man is trying to broaden sales by peddling his business plan onto Machesney Park's agenda.
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- U of I Strike
Classes at the University of Illinois will be disrupted tomorrow due to a strike planned by graduate students.
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- Dekalb Bus Strike
Students in the Dekalb School District will need to find a different way to get to school tomorrow.
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- Gitmo / Thomson, IL Latest
The tiny town of Thomson, located about 70 miles west of Rockford in Carroll County, is gaining White House attention for a prison that has sat mostly empty for nearly a decade.
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- 9/11 Terrorists could relocate to Illinois Prison
The Thomson maximum security prison opened the same year as the 9/11 tragedies and never did the residents there think future prisoners would be linked to the attacks.
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- Gubernatorial Candidates Debate in Loves Park
With a little more than three months to go before February's primary, gubernatorial candidates are making sure we here in Rockford know who they are.
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- Is Carroll County the Next Gitmo?
The Federal Government is looking at buying a Stateline prison to possibly house inmates from Guantanamo Bay.
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- Boonies Roadhouse Grand Opening in Rockford
If you're looking for some simple but delicious food and entertainment, a local restaurant owner says check out his new place.
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- Questions Remain Over Rockford Student Death
Rockford School District 205 officials say an elementary student is dead from complications of the H1N1 virus, however the Winnebago County Coroner who did the autopsy says it's too soon to know what caused the death. School officials will not say what school the student attended or their identity, however the coroner confirms it was a 7 year old boy. The coroner says it's premature to say the boy died from H1N1 as other tests are still pending. The student died last week and did not die at a hospital.
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- Fatal Car Accident in Winnebago County
Right now police are on the scene of a fatal car wreck in Winnebago County.
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- Mary Jane Reed Murder Case Scrutinized
Members of the Mary Jane Reed Foundation feel authorities "botched" investigation.
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- Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off
It's that time year again and we're being asked to dig even deeper into our wallets for some green to put inside a red kettle.
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- Rockford's Mr. Mustache Succumbs to Cancer
A man familiar to tens of thousands of kids and their parents who watched television in the 60,'s, 70's, and 80's has died after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
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- Defense Lawyer Says Accused Fort Hood Shooter May Be Paralyzed
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- An attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the fatal shootings at Fort Hood says his client may be paralyzed from the waist down.
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- Feds Ignored Medicare Scam Warnings For Years
MIAMI (AP) -- The federal agency that is supposed to prevent Medicare fraud repeatedly ignored internal watchdog warnings about swindlers stealing millions of dollars over three years.
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- Illinois Begins New Road Safety Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The state of Illinois has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of fatalities on Illinois roadways this year by at least 100.
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- Early Morning House Fire Cause $30,000 in Damages
An early morning house fire on Rockford's Northwest side causes extensive fire damage to the front porch and living room.
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- Tabu Nightclub Update
After a controversial start for Rockford's Tabu nightclub, the new owners are winning support by beefing up security. They're now hoping to help redevelop the area with a bid to buy the strip mall surrounding their property.
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- Rockford Buys Church School Building
What some considered an eyesore in Rockford now belongs to the city.
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- Sarah Palin Admits to Bad Interview with Katie Couric
It's been over a year since then Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin sat down for a much scrutinized and satirized interview with CBS News Anchor Katie Couric.
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- Future Leaders Receive Hands-On Government Experience
Several Rockford high school students become members of Congress for a day, learning the ropes of politics.
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- Talks Continue Over Mark Barmore Shooting
A group of local leaders and concerned citizens completed a two-day training session on addressing social issues.
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- H1N1 Misconceptions
23 News clears up misconceptions about the H1N1 virus and vaccine.
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- New Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected, But Gains Still Far Off
Jobless Claims Fell To Its Lowest Level in Nine Months Last Week. - Attempted Murder; Hit By Car
An alleged driver was arrested on attempted murder charges Wednesday. Rockford Police say he purposely hit and seriously injured two teens on bicycles and fled the scene. They later arrested 18 year old Shawn M. Allen.
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- I-90/39 Ramp Project
Construction will be complete Friday, on the west bound I-90 ramp to I-39 at Cherry Valley.
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- Fed: Banks Need Customer Consent on Overdraft Fees
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve has issued a new rule that will prohibit banks from charging overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions unless a customer allows it.
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- AP Poll: Family Dinner Survives, With Distractions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pass the gravy -- plus the phone and the remote control. It's dinnertime in America.
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- Foreclosures Dip 3 Percent in October From September
NEW YORK (AP) -- The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.
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- Honoring Fallen Soldier Norman Cain
While our country celebrates Veterans Day, it's a bittersweet time for the families of soldiers who never made it home from war. One local family honored their fallen soldier today and every day.
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- Car Hits Teen Bicyclists in Rockford
Two teenagers are recovering after being hit by a car on Rockford's south side.
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- Rock County 5.0
Putting people back to work and creating a healthy business climate are just two of the goals put forward by a new economic development initiative. 23 News reporter Adam Behrman shows us why Rock County 5.0 is bringing unique solutions to two of Wisconsin's hardest hit cities.
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- Most Of Us Don't Plan To Buy A Home In The Next Year
The recent extension and expansion of the home buyers tax credit doesn't seem to be motivating many buyers.
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- President Obama Honors Veterans
It's a nationwide salute today.. to the men and women who have fought for our freedom.
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- T-Rex Headed to Museum
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- An auctioneer says a fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex that failed to sell at auction in Las Vegas last month has been bought by a private buyer who intends to have it displayed in a museum.
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- New Technologies Help Soldiers Communicate with Family
Today's soldier has an easier time keeping up with family than veterans from other eras.
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- Black Friday Now Longer at Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores says it will keep its stores open 24 hours and take new crowd-control measures Thanksgiving weekend after a temporary employee was trampled to death in a Black Friday rush last year.
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- Governments Get More Money
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- State insurance officials plan to hand $12 million in property insurance credits back to local governments next year.
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- Illinois Man Charged in Bomb Plot Will Undergo Tests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A judge has ordered psychological testing for a central Illinois man charged with plotting to blow up a federal courthouse. - Former Engineer: F-22 "Defective"
ATLANTA (AP) -- A former engineer for defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. claims in a federal lawsuit that the company knowingly used "defective" stealth coatings when building its F-22 Raptor jets.
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- Report: Illinois among 10 States Facing Looming Budget Disasters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's ongoing fiscal crisis has attracted national attention, but a study warns that nine other states are barreling toward similar economic disaster.
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- Ogle Co. Man Wins Conservation Award
State officials are honoring five landowners for promoting conservation and wildlife habitats on their properties. The list includes Dan Sawicki of Ogle County.
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- More College Money Available
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Illinois Student Assistance Commission says it still has $66 million for low-interest, federally secured loans to students for the 2009-2010 academic year.
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- Rock County H1N1 Clinics
The Rock County Health Department will host H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics in Janesville and Beloit.
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- Sinnissippi Holiday Tree Lighting
Gather family and friends for the sights, sounds, and fun of the holiday season to enjoy the free annual Holiday Tree Lighting
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- Quinn Calls Early Prisoner Release Necessary
(AP) -- Governor Pat Quinn tried to ease concerns about the state releasing prisoners early to save money.
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- Quinn Creates State Diversity Post
(AP) -- The state of Illinois has a new czar to help increase business opportunities for minority- and women-owned enterprises.
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- Millions Left in Student Loans
(AP) -- The Illinois Student Assistance Commission says it still has $66 million for low-interest, federally secured loans to students for the 2009-2010 academic year.
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- Rockford Schools Improvement Plan and Contract Debate
Rockford school administrators unveil plans to boost test scores at Tuesday night's school board meeting. But there's also a rift forming between administrators and some District staff over contracts.
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