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Lang Steps Aside As Gambling Expansion Sponsor Over ‘Perceived Conflict’
The longtime backer of a push to expand gambling in Illinois has dropped his name from a pending bill over “perceived conflict of interest” with a law firm where he’s counsel.
Model Airplane Flyers To Offer Alternative To Cancelled Rockford Airfest
A model airplane club has stepped up to the plate to fill the breech left by the cancellation of the Rockford Airfest, after the Blue Angels halted their air show performances due to federal budget cuts.
Rockford Man Charged With South Loop Rape, Robbery
A Rockford man has been charged with brutally attacking and sexually assaulting a woman in the South Loop in January, before breaking into her home and robbing her husband.
Here We Go Again; Chicago Still Among Forbes’ “Most Miserable Cities”
It’s becoming an annual tradition, and one Chicago residents can’t be proud of. Forbes Magazine again listed Chicago among its 10 Most Miserable Cities in America.
Man With History Of Sex-Related Crimes Arrested At Boys’ Swim Meet
The man told police that when he walked by Riverside Brookfield High School, he received a brainwave message from recording artist Justin Bieber telling him to go to the school to see the kids there.
Rockford House Fire Kills Four People
Authorities say four people are dead after a fire broke out overnight in a Rockford home.
Wolves Enjoy 6-3 Romp At Rockford
Six players scored for the Chicago Wolves as they claimed a 6-3 American Hockey League victory over the Rockford IceHogs Friday night at the MetroCentre.
Unemployment Rate In Chicago Down From Last Year
The unemployment rate in the Chicago metropolitan area fell to 8.8 percent in August from 10.5 percent a year earlier and down from 9.2 percent in July.
Man Gets 7 1/2 Years For Trying To Poison Wife With Pufferfish Toxin
Edward F. Bachner admitted in a plea agreement that he fraudulently purchased a $20 million life insurance policy on a person he planned to poison.
Soldier From Rockford Dies In Afghanistan
Federal defense officials say a 25-year-old Army sergeant from Rockford has died in Afghanistan.
Dead Newborn Found At Recycling-Sorting Center Near Rockford
During the recycling process, employees found a newborn boy, unclothed, still with his umbilical cord attached.
4 Western Suburbs Lead Chicago Area In DUI Arrests
Naperville and three other western suburbs led the Chicago area in drunken driving arrests last year.
Pilot Dead After Small Plane Crashes Near Rockford
A pilot is dead after a plane went down near Rockford Tuesday morning.
Quinn Rains On Ill. House Gambling Parade
Offering up a direct challenge to a resistant Gov. Pat Quinn, the Illinois House resurrected a huge expansion of legalized gambling Wednesday that includes a land-based casino in Chicago, four more on riverboats and allowing ailing horse-racing tracks to add slot machines.
Fisherman Breaks Illinois Walleye Record That Stood For Just 2 Months
Just two months after a teenage boy from Rockford broke the record for the biggest walleye in Illinois, the record has been broken again.
Rockford One Of Fattest Towns In United States
CHICAGO (CBS) — Residents of Rockford: You are fat. According to a Gallup study, more than a third of the people living in Rockford are obese. That puts the town No. 4 on the list […]
Shutdown At Exelon Nuclear Plant Near Rockford
Exelon was working to restore operations at a nuclear reactor unit near Rockford, after the reactor went down Monday morning.
Wolves’ Lead To IceHogs Slips Away Before Massive Crowd
Despite the presence of 15,920 fans crammed into Allstate Arena, the Chicago Wolves surrendered two third-period goals and dropped a 3-2 decision Saturday night to the Rockford IceHogs.
Wolves Suffer 3-2 Loss At Rockford
The Wolves gave up the first goal 80 seconds into the game to set the tone for a 3-2 loss to the Rockford IceHogs
Benedictine University Eyes Arizona Campus
While the west suburban Lisle institution has no plans to leave town, a proposal up for approval this week could result in the private Catholic nonprofit school establishing a campus in Mesa, Ariz.
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