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Belvidere School District 100 Talks Job Cuts

Belvidere school administrators presented the district's current financial situation along with some cost cutting options -- including more than one hundred pink slips for teachers.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:14:42 GMT

Security Guard Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer, Again

A local security officer who served jail time for impersonating a police officer is arrested for breaking the same law.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:40:11 GMT

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 04:28:10 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 04:25:58 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