Updated: 8:56 PM A nationwide toy recall.

Posted: 8:55 PM Making adjustments for a bigger Wal-Mart.

Updated: 8:52 PM Crops from local farmers could soon produce a cleaner environment.

Updated: 8:57 PM Keyes accepts the Republican Party nomination.

Updated: 12:39 PM More than a week remains before Harlem district's contract expires, and teachers and the district still are trying to find compromise.

Updated: 12:41 PM Mallquist Park residents are fighting trouble in their neighborhoods with a growing watchdog group.

Updated: 5:24 PM The state of Illinois is teaming up with school districts to promote health insurance programs for the working poor.

Updated: 5:22 PM A Winnebago County judge handed down a guilty verdict Thursday in the murder of a Loves Park man.

Updated: 5:20 PM Librado Pasillas will spend the next 14 years in prison just as soon as authorities can find the Rockford man.

Updated: 2:05 PM Now the wait begins for Illinois' Republican leaders, who are trying to field a candidate for U.S. Senate.

Updated: 12:44 PM Rockford Police are looking for two black men who robbed the Park It Market late Wednesday night.

Updated: 12:42 PM A 14-year-old boy is recovering after being shot twice.

Updated: 12:45 PM Rockford Police say the accident happened at Alpine and Harrison around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Updated: 6:42 AM As JC Penney opens its new home in CherryVale Mall, Colonial Village looks for new suitors for the location left vacant by the retail giant.

Updated: 8:17 PM Alan Keyes interviewed today in Chicago as Illinois Republican leaders began the process of choosing a new US Senate candidate from two black finalists.

Updated: 12:38 PM Mayor Richard Daley says efforts by the Tribune Company to deal with falling concrete at Chicago's Wrigley Field have been a "disgrace."

Updated: 12:39 PM Illinois Republican leaders have interviews scheduled Wednesday with the two finalists for the party's spot on the ballot for the U.S. Senate.

Updated: 12:40 PM The head of the Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning Wednesday concerning Chicago's congested O'Hare International Airport.

Updated: 12:37 PM Firefighters say the blaze at 1309 Burton Street started around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Updated: 7:35 PM Kerry supporters brave the elements to hear his message in person.

Updated: 12:55 PM John Kerry's appearance in Beloit Tuesday is drawing demonstrators from both sides of the aisle.

Updated: 12:56 PM Wisconsin's manufacturing growth is first among states considered pivotal in November's presidential election.

Updated: 12:57 PM Supporters of a third airport south of Chicago have submitted a master plan to state transportation officials.

Updated: 12:58 PM Republican Party officials are set to meet with possible candidates for the U.S. Senate nominee Tuesday behind closed doors.

Updated: 7:10 PM Presidential hopeful John Kerry is trying to rally support in the Badger State. Tuesday he'll make a campaign stop in Beloit and the community is getting ready for his arrival.