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Jury in John Edwards Trial Asks for 20 Exhibits

Last Updated: 5:33 05/24/12

The jury in the John Edwards campaign fraud trial is looking at about 20 more evidence exhibits during its fifth day of deliberations. (Full Story)

Jury in John Edwards Trial Asks for 20 Exhibits

Extreme Wind Blasts Through the Stateline

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Rockford Airport Authority Discusses Expansions

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	Delegates from China Visit Rockford 1 Comment Last Updated: 4:37 PM 05/24/12 - City leaders are hopeful a visit from Chinese delegates will help create a stronger economic relationship with one of our sister cities. (Full Story)
	Local Reaction: Illinois House Passes Gambling Expansion Bill 7 Comments Last Updated: 5:42 PM 05/24/12 - - More jobs could be on the way if a newly passed bill to build a casino in Rockford makes it past the governor. Now local leaders say they're hopeful the odds are in their favor this time. (Full Story)
	April Unemployment Drops in Most Metros Across Illinois 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:30 PM 05/24/12 - The Rockford area's rate fell to 10.7 percent in April. That’s down a whole point from March, but our area still leads the state. (Full Story)
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	Delegates from China Visit Rockford 1 Comment Last Updated: 4:37 PM 05/24/12 - City leaders are hopeful a visit from Chinese delegates will help create a stronger economic relationship with one of our sister cities. (Full Story)
	Local Reaction: Illinois House Passes Gambling Expansion Bill 7 Comments Last Updated: 5:42 PM 05/24/12 - - More jobs could be on the way if a newly passed bill to build a casino in Rockford makes it past the governor. Now local leaders say they're hopeful the odds are in their favor this time. (Full Story)
	April Unemployment Drops in Most Metros Across Illinois 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:30 PM 05/24/12 - The Rockford area's rate fell to 10.7 percent in April. That’s down a whole point from March, but our area still leads the state. (Full Story)
	Fitzgerald Steps Down as US Attorney in Chicago, Says It's the Right Decision Last Updated: 4:27 PM 05/24/12 - The man who took down two of Illinois' governors on corruption charges says he's confident he's making the right decision in stepping down. (Full Story)
	Police Arrest Man Accused of Breaking into Rockford Bakery 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:41 PM 05/24/12 - Police say they've got the man who broke into a Rockford bakery. (Full Story)
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WR Knox eyeing return to Bears after injury
Johnny Knox insists he will play again for the Chicago Bears. He's just not sure when.
Sale sharp, Konerko and Rios HR, Chisox beat Twins
Chris Sale pitched seven sharp innings and Paul Konerko and Alex Rios backed him with home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Astros hand Cubs 9th straight loss with 5-1 win
J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night to complete the series three-game sweep and give Chicago its longest losing streak in more than a decade.
Football star Donald Driver is new 'Dancing' champ
The Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver won the ABC dance show Tuesday.
Hononegah Blasts Guilford To Move On In Softball Playoffs
The Indians put 15 runs on the board to advance to the regional final.

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Extreme Wind Blasts Through the Stateline
Strong winds are causing severe problems throughout the Stateline. That includes more than one-thousand power outages in Stephenson County
Thursday's 90s to put Spring, 2012 into Elite Company
A 90° reading here Thursday would mark an accomplishment that had only been reached in 3 of the past 106 years!
Tropical Storm Bud Swirls Far Off Mexico
Tropical Storm Bud is still swirling well off the Mexican coast but is not strengthening.
1st Bird, Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
The first bird and mosquito batches of the year have tested positive for West Nile virus in Illinois.
Joplin Breaks Ground on Schools Year after Tornado
A day after President Obama helped Joplin, Mo., bid its high school seniors an emotional farewell, the city is breaking ground on three new schools as part of the rebuilding process.

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Freeport Superintendent Search Down to 2, Finalists Meet School Board
Two finalists are getting the chance to meet leaders in the Freeport School District before the school board picks a new superintendent.
Proposal to Redevelop Historical District in Oregon
A proposed re-development plan could change the face of the historical district in Downtown Oregon.
Beloit Casino Debate
The saga continues on whether or not Beloit residents want a casino.
7-Year Old Hero Saves Family from House Fire
Thanks to some quick work by a pint sized protector, an Oregon family of five remains a family of five.
Freeport Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the City of Freeport a $53,000 Homeland Security Grant.

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Rockford Airport Authority Discusses Expansions
With AirFest less than 10 days away, the Rockford Airport Authority has a lot to discuss this afternoon
Delegates from China Visit Rockford
City leaders are hopeful a visit from Chinese delegates will help create a stronger economic relationship with one of our sister cities.
Local Reaction: Illinois House Passes Gambling Expansion Bill
- More jobs could be on the way if a newly passed bill to build a casino in Rockford makes it past the governor. Now local leaders say they're hopeful the odds are in their favor this time.
April Unemployment Drops in Most Metros Across Illinois
The Rockford area's rate fell to 10.7 percent in April. That’s down a whole point from March, but our area still leads the state.
Aerospace Industry Looks Local for Future Workforce
The aerospace industry is also turning to the youth in an effort to expand its industry with locally employees.

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Football star Donald Driver is new 'Dancing' champ
The Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver won the ABC dance show Tuesday.
Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, died at 63
The disco queen, who performed pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girl," died Thursday at age 63.
Bobby Brown's New Edition Coming to Rockford
Some call them the original boy band. New Edition has included Rockford in it's brand new tour.
Jury Reaches Verdict in Hudson Family Slayings
Jury reaches verdict in trial of man charged with murdering Jennifer Hudson's family members
Hairstyling Pioneer Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84 in LA
Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84.

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57-Year-Old Man Murdered at an Auburn St. Gas Station; Second Murder on the Street in Two Days
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UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal Shooting Outside Rockford Gas Station
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Minority Teachers Underrepresented in Rockford Schools
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Occupy Rockford Holds Meeting on Singer Closure
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The Clock is Ticking for Midway Theater
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