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Popular Coffee Makers Recalled
Last Updated: 11:47 AM 02/09/12 - Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million popular coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.
Congress Threatens to Reverse Controversial Birth Control Policy
Last Updated: 11:16 AM 02/09/12 - House Speaker John Boehner says if President Barack Obama doesn't reverse a new policy requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with access to free birth control, the Congress will.
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Syrian Government Continues to Attack Rebel City
Last Updated: 10:55 AM 02/09/12 - There's no apparent letup today in the Syrian government's military assault on the rebellious city of Homs.
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Illinois to get $1 Billion in Multi-State Mortgage Settlement
Last Updated: 10:50 AM 02/09/12 - Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office says Illinois is expected to get $1 billion in a multi-state settlement with the nation's five largest bank mortgage servicers.
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UPDATE: Two Semi Trucks Flip on I-90 Exit Ramp
Last Updated: 11:35 PM 02/08/12 - Traffic is back to normal after a semi truck flipped over on the westbound exit ramp that connects I-90 to the US 20 Bypass.
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NRC Investigation Possible Design Problem at Byron Nuclear Plant
Last Updated: 11:34 PM 02/08/12 - The Byron nuclear plant is back up and running after a reactor lost power and shut down last week.
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Burglaries Up in Rockford
Last Updated: 11:30 PM 02/08/12 - Empty and foreclosed homes have become a target for some other crimes in the Stateline.
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UPDATE: RVC Union to Vote Friday to Authorize Possible Strike
Last Updated: 11:14 PM 02/08/12 - Rock Valley College teachers will vote on Friday whether to give it's union the permission to strike.
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Dist. 205 Gifted Program Expansion Proposal
Last Updated: 11:07 PM 02/08/12 - District 205 is looking into ways to expand its gifted program.
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News Production Center Coming to the Rockford Register Star Tower
Last Updated: 11:04 PM 02/08/12 - GateHouse Media is bringing one of its news production centers to Downtown Rockford.
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Maine is Next State to Weigh in on GOP Race
Last Updated: 10:54 PM 02/08/12 - Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are the undisputed favorites in Maine, the next state weighing in on the Republican presidential race.
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Chicago's O'Hare Airport to Test Lower-Hassle Screening
Last Updated: 10:52 PM 02/08/12 - A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
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Ill. House Backs More Rights for Crime Victims
Last Updated: 10:49 PM 02/08/12 - The Illinois House has endorsed a constitutional amendment guaranteeing crime victims more rights.
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IL Lawmakers Introduce Gay Marriage Bill
Last Updated: 10:56 PM 02/08/12 - Three Illinois House members have introduced a gay marriage bill.
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Boeing CEO: 787 Problem Won't Slow Production
Last Updated: 10:43 PM 02/08/12 - The CEO of Boeing says the latest problem with its new 787 will not slow production.
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Galesburg Disappointed in Caterpillar Decision
Last Updated: 10:42 PM 02/08/12 - Galesburg officials say they're disappointed Caterpillar has ruled out Illinois for a relocated factory and 1,400 jobs.
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Rockford Early Childhood Prevention Initiative Helps Kids Develop
Last Updated: 6:33 PM 02/08/12 - Birth to age five is considered a critical time for kids to learn basic skills and studies show without those skills children have a greater chance of failing later in life--that's why District 205 is expanding its free home visiting program.
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RHA Crackdown
Last Updated: 5:42 PM 02/08/12 - Crime is down in Rockford Housing Authority properties. Rockford Police and the RHA are working together to make life better for their residents.
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Caledonia Sixth Grader to Compete in Irish Dance Championships in Dublin
Last Updated: 5:43 PM 02/08/12 - A local sixth graders talent has sparked the Stateline’s attention by her travels to compete in Dublin, Ireland
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Unemployment Claims Reach 5-Year-Low
Last Updated: 6:23 PM 02/08/12 - Some new statistics on unemployment show that Rockford is number one in the state and this time it's for a good thing: the number of people applying for unemployment has reached a five year low.
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Five Auburn Students Advance as National Merit Finalists
Last Updated: 3:31 PM 02/08/12 - Five Auburn High School seniors have been named National Merit Finalists, joining an elite group of the country’s top students who will now compete for millions of dollars in college scholarships.
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Power Naps for Productivity
Last Updated: 3:21 PM 02/08/12 - Taking a nap during the work day would be a dream for most of us, but now doctors say dozing off can improve our health and productivity.
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Ill. Lawmakers Introduce Gay Marriage Bill
Last Updated: 3:17 PM 02/08/12 - One year after civil unions came to Illinois, some lawmakers are beginning a push to authorize gay marriages.
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Vacant House Fire on Montague
Last Updated: 5:44 PM 02/08/12 - Firefighters are trying to figure out what caused a vacant house to catch fire on Rockford's west side this morning.
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Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado
Last Updated: 11:11 PM 02/07/12 - Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado.
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Astronaut Janice Voss Loses Breast Cancer Battle
Last Updated: 11:06 PM 02/07/12 - Janice Voss spent 49 days of her 55 year life in space. Her first mission was in 1993 -- and her last in 2000.
ComEd Unveils Plan to Reduce Power Outages
Last Updated: 11:05 PM 02/07/12 - After dealing with power outage, after power outage some Rockford families are finally getting answers; ComEd has a plan to keep the lights on.
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Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford
Last Updated: 11:04 PM 02/07/12 - One local artist is looking to change that mentality for those who live in Rockford.
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Spring Auto Show Starts at CherryVale Mall
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.
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Dist. 205 Committee Addresses Crumbling Sidewalks
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.
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Quinn Wants to Cut $2 Billion from Medicaid Budget
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.
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Surgeon: Kirk Reaches Milestone in Stroke Recovery
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.
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Economic Development Study Underway in Stephenson County
Last Updated: 10:55 PM 02/07/12 - Stephenson County leaders hope a new study will give them a better understanding of where they stand economically.
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Freeport School District Rolls Out Elementary School Improvement Plan
Last Updated: 5:47 PM 02/07/12 - The Freeport School District is ready to roll out a new $60,000 improvement plan to help students achieve higher test scores at one of its elementary schools.
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Hiring Picking Up in Belvidere
Last Updated: 5:36 PM 02/07/12 - 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.
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City Alderman Running for Mayor in Belvidere
Last Updated: 5:38 PM 02/07/12 - Less than 24 hours after Belvidere Mayor Fred Brereton announced he would step down, a city alderman says he wants the job.
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Four Legged Volunteers Needed at the Rockford Park District
Last Updated: 5:45 PM 02/07/12 - A local park district wants a growing population to take flight.
Rosecrance Partners with Crusader Clinic
Last Updated: 2:07 PM 02/07/12 - Rosecrance and Crusader Community Health are partnering to provide better service for the Stateline.
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RMH Thrift Store Closed Due to Fire
Last Updated: 2:07 PM 02/07/12 - The Rockford Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop, located at 2830 Glenwood Avenue in Rockford, is closed until further notice.
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Dist. 205 Renews Liaison Contract with RPD
Last Updated: 12:44 PM 02/07/12 - The Rockford Police Department has signed a two-year contract with District 205 to continue providing liaison officers to monitor students.
Local School Wins WYSE Regional Championship
Last Updated: 11:31 AM 02/07/12 - For the 12th consecutive year, Keith Country Day School won the World Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) regional championship, hosted at Rock Valley College. The team netted a perfect score of 500 and garnered 19 individual medals.
Parents Hiring Consultants for Child's "Sleep Training"
Last Updated: 11:15 AM 02/07/12 - Many parents of infants and toddlers know all about sleepless nights. Now some are hiring sleep professionals to help everyone get a good night's rest.
Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri Hold GOP Nominating Contests
Last Updated: 11:08 AM 02/07/12 - Republicans in Colorado and Minnesota are holding their presidential caucuses Tuesday, and Mitt Romney is hoping he hasn't ignored Rick Santorum's attacks for too long.
Russia's Foreign Minister in Talks with Syria
Last Updated: 11:04 AM 02/07/12 - Russia says its foreign minister has arrived in Syria for talks with President Bashar Assad.
Winnebago County Collection Chaos: Old Fines Come Back to Haunt
Last Updated: 1:34 PM 02/07/12 - Speeding tickets, parking tickets, and other fines may be coming back to haunt you -- even if you already paid what you owed. Winnebago County collected $250,000 in unpaid fines in January alone.
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Belvidere Mayor Announces Last Term
Last Updated: 9:41 PM 02/06/12 - A major bombshell at tonight's Belivdere State of the City Address
State, Winnebago County Disagree on Deer Culling
Last Updated: 7:30 PM 02/06/12 - An Illinois Department of Natural Resources program to cull deer in Winnebago County forest preserves has caused a disagreement between state and local officials.
Gun Group Appeals Illinois Concealed-Carry Ruling
Last Updated: 7:27 PM 02/06/12 - One gun-rights group is appealing to the. Supreme Court after a federal judge in Illinois ruled against allowing people to carry firearms on the street.
Boeing Finds Problem in 787 Tails
Last Updated: 7:23 PM 02/06/12 - The tail section of some of the new Boeing 787s need to be fixed but the company says there is no immediate safety concern.
Surgeon: Sen. Kirk's Condition Upgraded
Last Updated: 7:18 PM 02/06/12 - Republican Senator Mark Kirk is in good condition and should be able to start rehab soon, according to his neurosurgeon.


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