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BREAKING NEWS: Rock River Bank in Oregon Closed
Last Updated: 5:55 PM 07/02/09 - The FDIC is reporting the Rock River Bank in Oregon closed today. To protect depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase agreement with the Harvard State Bank in Harvard. Click for Full Story

Local leaders push for passenger rail in stateline

Last Updated: 4:59 PM 07/02/09 - A grassroots program is about to kick off with the hope of bringing passenger rail back to the area.

Mighty X Ministries Gives Ex-offenders A Second Chance

Last Updated: 5:53 PM 07/02/09 - For years Rockford has struggled with its crime rate that trails only Chicago among Illinois cities. The Forest City has made some improvements to get violent offenses under control, but there's still work to be done.

Baby floats recalled due to drowning hazard

Last Updated: 2:55 PM 07/02/09 - Before you head to the pool with your little ones, we've got an important
safety warning. The government has issued a voluntary recall of about four million inflatable baby floats due to a drowning hazard.

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Chicago Welfare Agencies Ask For Budget Solutions

Last Updated: 12:57 PM 07/02/09 - Chicago welfare and health care agencies have asked state lawmakers to find ways to close Illinois' $11.6 billion budget gap without cutting human services. (Full Story)

CUB Celebrates 25th Birthday in Rockford

Last Updated: 11:23 AM 07/02/09 - Commemoration Includes spreading word on efficiency incentives upto $1500. (Full Story)

Illinois Reports More Than 3,100 Swine Flu Cases

Last Updated: 11:00 AM 07/02/09 - Health officials say the number of swine flu cases in Illinois has risen to more than 3,100. There have been 13 deaths in the state from the virus. (Full Story)

Rock River Replenished After Fish Kill

Last Updated: 11:01 AM 07/02/09 - An Illinois agency has begun recovery efforts at Rock River, where tens of thousands of fish suddenly died on the same weekend as an explosive train derailment in northern Illinois. (Full Story)

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