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Palin Stepping Down As Governor
Last Updated: 3:23 PM 07/03/09 - Not only has Sarah Palin decided not to run for re-election as Alaska governor -- she's decided to leave office at the end of this month. Click for Full Story

nCenter Receives Grant

Last Updated: 6:08 PM 07/03/09 - A Rockford teen program will stay open for at least ten more months.

American TV Helps Recycle Electronics

Last Updated: 4:54 PM 07/03/09 - Ever wonder what to do with that old TV? You don't want to keep it, but you don't want to just throw it out on the curb.

Ticket Plans Announced For Jackson Memorial In LA

Last Updated: 4:14 PM 07/03/09 - Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson are being released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center. (Full Story)

Alleged Child Pornographer Arrested in Belvidere

Last Updated: 6:04 PM 07/03/09 - 43-year-old Carlos Witherington has been charged with eight child pornography counts. (Full Story)

Word up! Conference Focuses On Hip Hop Teaching

Last Updated: 11:00 AM 07/03/09 - Forty teachers from nine states are gathering next week for a program to discuss the merits of using hip hop in the classroom.
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Ill. Makes July 'Elder Abuse Awareness' Month

Last Updated: 10:34 AM 07/03/09 - July is Elder Abuse Awareness month in Illinois. (Full Story)

Report: Giannoulias Aide Helped Get Teen into U of I

Last Updated: 6:05 PM 07/03/09 - CHICAGO (AP) -- According to a published report, a campaign adviser to state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias helped a politically connected applicant get in to the University of Illinois. (Full Story)

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·	Chicago Police Fatally Shoot 16-Year-Old Boy
·	Word up! Conference Focuses On Hip Hop Teaching

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·	Jobless Rate at 9.5 Percent
·	Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims Fall
·	Rochelle's Recipe for Success

·	Blackhawks pry Hossa from Wings with 12-year Deal
·	Cubs beat Pirates 4-1 behind Lee, Wells
·	Rock Valley Anglers Catfish Tournament
·	Obama: Michael over Kobe

·	Hot Weather Problem
·	Obama Encourages Climate Bill
·	Climate Bill Vote
·	Obama On Climate Change

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