Updated: 1:02 PM There will be a flu shot clinic for adults at the Ogle County Health Department Tuesday, November 23.

Updated: 1:00 PM Starting in April 2005, three stateline counties will be part of a $4 million grant that will get older houses inspected and reduce lead.

Updated: 12:58 PM After increased violence in the city of Freeport, community members came together to discuss how they can prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Updated: 8:45 PM It's been an ongoing issue since the beginning of civilization; we're talking about those pesky rodents called rats.

Updated: 1:05 PM The Boone County Health Department is sponsoring a flu shot clinic at the Keen Age Center Thursday, located at 2141 Henry Luckow Lane in Belvidere.

Updated: 1:04 PM A Lemont man who was driving drunk when he struck and killed a highway flagger now faces up to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to reckless homicide.

Updated: 1:03 PM Deer hunters are getting ready for the first firearm season of the fall, and state officials again will watch for evidence of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Updated: 1:02 PM The Illinois Department of Public Health is getting $4 million in federal funds to help fight health hazards caused by lead contamination.

Updated: 1:01 PM Winnebago County courts have an alternative way of dealing with drug users.

Updated: 5:16 PM This week, 23 News reporter Nichole Vrsansky takes a look at what happens when hiring an attorney is not an option.

Updated: 5:35 PM Harlem High School and the Harlem Township are bringing some extra holiday cheer to those who need it.

Updated: 5:53 PM St. Louis may be the gateway to the west, but here in the stateline one area of development is positioning itself as the gateway to the east.

Updated: 3:44 PM Winnebago County Highway Department is in the midst of conducting a Pilot Program for leaf pickup.

Updated: 2:02 PM U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has won his colleagues' approval to become the Democratic Party's whip.

Updated: 1:18 PM A Belvidere marine who was killed last week in Iraq was brought home Monday night.

Updated: 1:17 PM For many years, the Rockford School District was controlled by the federal courts. Now what do the people want?

Updated: 4:16 PM We could be bracing for a bitter winter, and we don't mean the temperature. We're talking about the brutal impact skyrocketing energy prices could have on all of us.

Updated: 4:17 PM The Stephenson County Health Department holds a flu shot clinic Monday.

Updated: 12:41 PM Four months after returning to the stateline, the Freeport based 333rd Unit receive encased flags at a special ceremony.

Updated: 12:38 PM Death sentence numbers drop due to a decision made in Illinois.

Updated: 6:50 PM After a spike in recent violent crimes, Rockford's non-violence organization takes to the streets with a message to increase the peace.

Updated: 6:44 PM A local hotel has a temporary place to call home during the holidays.

Updated: 6:43 PM Recognizing the 333rd Military Police Unit's fight for freedom.

Updated: 12:44 PM What started as a home invasion results in a fatal shooting.

Updated: 8:59 PM Days after the casino decision was put on hold in Springfield, the debate continues in Rockford about whether gambling belongs in the Forest City.