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It's been a Rockford tradition for 41 years, and this weekend's Boat, Vacation and Fishing Show at the Indoor Sports Center is starting to reel in big numbers.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:30:10 GMT
Many of you have probably heard of the hit TV series "Glee" and tonight one of the show's stars makes a stop in the Stateline.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:41:13 GMT
A state prosecutor has objected to one of the first efforts to allow cameras in an Illinois courtroom -- the upcoming case of an alleged serial killer.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:40:58 GMT
The head of the Illinois Hospital Association says Gov. Pat Quinn's proposal to cut $2 billion from the Medicaid program is a blunt approach that would hurt the Illinois economy and cost 19,000 jobs.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:38:42 GMT
Almost all of us have heard of robots, but some local kids are getting the chance to learn how they actually work.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:34:45 GMT
A local business is trying to promote physical, mental and emotional health.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:56:46 GMT
The Rockford Tea Party had a special guest speaker today.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:55:26 GMT
Program cuts and a weak economy are just some of the things the group Occupy Rockford is against. They're also speaking out about money controlling political campaigns.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:03:34 GMT
Two people are homeless after a fire destroyed their house early this morning. It happened just before 6 a.m. in the 700 block of Ashland Avenue. Authorities say when they got to the scene they saw heavy flames coming from the front porch. It then spread throughout the entire house. Two adults were home at the time, but they made it out okay. For safety reasons the city had to demolish the home. The Red Cross is also assisting. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:34:03 GMT
A Friday night car crash has claimed the life of 30-year-old Natreal l. Fort of Rockford.
Published: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:46:38 GMT
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