Posted: 11:13 PM The latest news on Illinois' unemployment rate is neither really bad nor really good

Updated: 5:55 PM Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is seeking 50 volunteers for its free income tax assistance program located in Rockford and Machesney Park.

Posted: 10:56 PM It's game on for some Stateline business owners as video gaming machines went live last month. 23 News checks with local businesses to see if they were worth the wait.

Posted: 6:15 PM The Web Marketing Association recently announced the winners of its 16th annual WebAward Competition for website development. First National Bank and Trust is pleased to announce its website, www.bankatfirstnational.com, received an “Outstanding” award.

Posted: 11:26 AM Sauk Valley Shop Small gears up big for Small Business Saturday.

Posted: 5:45 AM A monthly economic index report suggests an economic slump over the next three to six months for nine Midwest and Plains states.

Updated: 6:45 PM For the first time since 1888, the stock market's been closed two days in a row due to weather.

Posted: 11:45 PM After providing real estate in the Rockford area for more than a hundred years, Whitehead Realtors is closing its doors.

Posted: 9:40 PM For the convenience of our patients, FHN now offers easier-to-read billing statements, e-statements, and an online bill payment option.

Updated: 11:23 PM Rockford's unemployment rate was still highest at 11 percent but that was more than two percent lower than in September of 2011.

Posted: 7:14 PM Rockford Spine Center is pleased to be named to the Rockford IceHogs medical network.

Posted: 7:08 PM After 24 years of continuous service, Dennis (Denny) Johnson will retire from SwedishAmerican Health System’s board of directors today. He most recently was chairman of the health system's Pastoral Care Committee and a member of its MSO Committee. Previously, Johnson served as chairman of the board from 1993 to 1994.

Posted: 11:24 PM Layaway is growing in popularity and this year, Stateliners will have even more time to stuff their stockings.

Posted: 9:29 PM Healing Pathways-Cancer Resource Center announced today that Kathleen Hughes has been hired as its new executive director.

Posted: 9:01 PM Accuride Corporation, a leading supplier of components to the North American commercial vehicle industry, introduced today, new corporate branding and unveiled a suite of new websites for the company and its business units.

Posted: 8:55 PM In the wake of the recession and sluggish recovery, there are many people hopelessly trapped by their credit score.

Posted: 12:51 PM The Rockford Region now has a new competitive edge when it comes to attracting and hosting sports tournaments and events.

Updated: 11:24 PM Rockford's City Council is tightening the rules when it comes to tobacco shops in the Stateline.

Updated: 10:44 PM Casey's General Store officially opened in Rockton on Friday

Posted: 4:28 PM The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Joanne Nold as its accounting and grants manager.

Posted: 7:11 PM Dan Pecora, Chief Operating Officer for Cimco Resources in Rockford, joined the board of directors of Riverside Community Bank.

Posted: 6:53 PM Over the past century, Rockford Mutual Insurance Company has not only survived, but thrived - outlasting two depressions and seven recessions. And what began with 50 policy holders has grown to 70,000 during that time.

Posted: 6:41 PM Savant Captial Management, a nationally recognized fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, Illinois has announced that three of its financial advisors have recently earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, the standards-setting body for fi360.

Posted: 12:34 AM After three years of hardball politics, the federal government announced it has bought Thomson Correctional Center from the State of Illinois for $165 million.

Posted: 11:13 PM Four TV drama series that filmed in Illinois over the last year have contributed more than $92 million to the state economy and created more than 1,200 jobs.