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Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has started walking exercises on a treadmill as he continues his recovery from a stroke in January.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:17:56 GMT
A state lawmaker wants to impose a $5 tax on admissions to Illinois strip clubs as a way of raising money for sexual assault prevention.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:01:25 GMT
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test for emissions standards will take place at Byron Station this week.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:57:35 GMT
The Garrison-Coronado-Haskell Historic District in Rockford was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 20 by the National Park Service.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:51:17 GMT
A former Beloit Official has pleaded guilty to stealing money from the city.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:51:28 GMT
Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:33:50 GMT
A Beloit man is in custody after crashing his vehicle and getting arrested for his 5th OWI.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:35:51 GMT
The Rockford Teacher's Union has given its negotiators the go-ahead to declare an impasse if talks with the School District sour.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:52:00 GMT
How to Balance Thriving Careers with Relationships and Marriage.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:46:51 GMT
Rockford City Hall is filled with song and dance to celebrate Black History Month.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:33:40 GMT