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Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado

Last Updated: 11:11 02/07/12

Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado. (Full Story)

Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado

Astronaut Janice Voss Loses Breast Cancer Battle

ComEd Unveils Plan to Reduce Power Outages

Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford

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	Spring Auto Show Starts at CherryVale Mall 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:54 PM 02/07/12 - Nearly 100 new cars, trucks and vans are now on display at this year's spring auto show at the CherryVale Mall. (Full Story)
	Dist. 205 Committee Addresses Crumbling Sidewalks 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:47 PM 02/07/12 - Some District 205 students are having a tough time getting to school due to a lack of sidewalks and crumbling concrete, that's why school leaders are taking action. (Full Story)
	Quinn Wants to Cut $2 Billion from Medicaid Budget 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:31 PM 02/07/12 - Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois must cut its Medicaid budget by $2 billion to help solve the state's fiscal woes. (Full Story)
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	Spring Auto Show Starts at CherryVale Mall 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:54 PM 02/07/12 - Nearly 100 new cars, trucks and vans are now on display at this year's spring auto show at the CherryVale Mall. (Full Story)
	Dist. 205 Committee Addresses Crumbling Sidewalks 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:47 PM 02/07/12 - Some District 205 students are having a tough time getting to school due to a lack of sidewalks and crumbling concrete, that's why school leaders are taking action. (Full Story)
	Quinn Wants to Cut $2 Billion from Medicaid Budget 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:31 PM 02/07/12 - Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois must cut its Medicaid budget by $2 billion to help solve the state's fiscal woes. (Full Story)
	Surgeon: Kirk Reaches Milestone in Stroke Recovery 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:29 PM 02/07/12 - Doctors say Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has reached an important milestone in his recovery from a major stroke. (Full Story)
	Byron Nuclear Plant Generating Electricity After Shutdown 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:24 PM 02/07/12 - The Byron nuclear plant is back up and running after a reactor lost power and shut down last week. (Full Story)
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Lutheran Tops St. Francis De Sales
Lutheran 71 St. Francis De Sales 52
Auburn Beats East
Auburn 72 East 64
Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff
Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis says his peers in the Big Ten are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff for the national championship.
Bears hire Bates as quarterbacks coach
The Chicago Bears have hired Jeremy Bates as their quarterbacks coach, reuniting him with Jay Cutler.
Illinois High School Boys Basketball Top 10 Poll
Here are the boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points.

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Mild Pattern Showing Signs of Ending Temporarily
Winter's not over yet, a significant chill appears likely late this week.
Friday Marks 13th Straight Above Normal, Trend Has Staying Power
Despite the clouds and fog, Rockford recorded yet another day above normal!
The Business Loss of a Mild Winter
It’s no secret the first two months of winter have been mild, but some businesses are suffering due to our lack of snow.
Winter 2011-12 Among Top 5 Warmest Thus Far, Trend Continues into Feb.
Recently concluded January in the top 10% of warmest ever, December-January period in top 5%, and a surprising stat regarding January snowfall!
Temps Fall by 20% Wednesday, Yet Stay Well Above Normal
The 50s take a break, but the overall warm trend is showing no signs of leaving anytime soon.

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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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Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford
One local artist is looking to change that mentality for those who live in Rockford.
Spring Auto Show Starts at CherryVale Mall
Nearly 100 new cars, trucks and vans are now on display at this year's spring auto show at the CherryVale Mall.
Hiring Picking Up in Belvidere
Less than a week after Chrysler announces plans to bring more than 1,800 jobs to the Belvidere plant, local suppliers are also starting to ramp up hiring.
RMH Thrift Store Closed Due to Fire
The Rockford Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop, located at 2830 Glenwood Avenue in Rockford, is closed until further notice.
Stateline Housing Sales up over Jan. 2011
The Stateline housing market is proving the economy is heading in a positive direction.

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Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford
One local artist is looking to change that mentality for those who live in Rockford.
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Receives Grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council
The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has been awarded a Community Arts Access grant of $1,000 from the Rockford Area Arts Council.
Soul Train' host Don Cornelius Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75.
Rockford's Discovery Center One of the Best in the U.S.
Forbes Magazine names Rockford's Discovery Center Museum as one of the best.
CBS' 'Big Bang' Surpasses Fox's 'American Idol'
The CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" had a larger audience than Fox's "American Idol".

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Gun Group Appeals Illinois Concealed-Carry Ruling
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Stateline Housing Sales up over Jan. 2011
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UPDATE: RVC Negotiator says Talks Not Progressing
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ISP DUI Reports for January 2012
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