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Janesville Teens Arrested with $40K Worth of Stolen Property

Four Janesville teenagers are in police custody for stealing more than $40,000 worth of property.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:58:14 GMT

Woman Charged in Winnebago Co. Murder Pleads to Lesser Charge

Charges against a stateline woman who police say was involved in a 2007 homicide, have been downgraded from murder to possession of a stolen vehicle.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:43:41 GMT

"Bachman Law" Passes House Committee

Legislation named after two brothers who were killed in a crash with a Winnebago County sheriff's deputy, is moving along. "Bachman Law" has now passed through the House Vehicles and Safety Committee.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:14:41 GMT

Rockford Kidnapping Suspects Still on the Loose

Rockford police are still searching for the suspects who allegedly kidnapped a mother and her child.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:08:46 GMT

Many of Us Are Pressing the Reset Button When It Comes to Our Retirement Savings

If you plan on retiring with some money in the bank... Financial experts warn many of us need to step it up.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:39:24 GMT

Fish Fry Draws Big Crowd

This easter tradition is a big deal for a small Oregon church.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:44:41 GMT

Guess How Much the 1% Tax Increase Will Cost You...

A day after Governor Quinn proposes raising our income taxes to fund education cuts, many here in the stateline are reacting to the potential reality.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:38:39 GMT

Attorney General Settles Exelon Lawsuit

Settlement resolves tritium leak in Byron and other Exelon plants.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:44:41 GMT

Blago Asks For Delay in Corruption Trial

AP: Attorneys for ex-Gov. Blagojevich say they need more time to prepare for corruption trial.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:52:51 GMT

Giannoulias & Kirk on Banking

CHICAGO (AP) -- Republican Senate candidate Mark Kirk is denying claims by Democrat Alexi Giannoulias that he opposed banking reforms.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:46:55 GMT