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U of I College of Medicine Students FInd their Matches

After four long years of hard work, 55 students finally learn where they will spend the next 3-6 years of their medical training.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:14:02 GMT

"This is Madness" Asks for Underwear Donations

About 4,500 children in the Rockford school district lack underwear or socks every year, and now a non-profit organization is trying to reduce that number.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:36:42 GMT

Galapagos Charter School Hiring

A handful of teachers will soon be starting their first day at a local charter school and you could be one of them.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:37:53 GMT

Child Killer in Court

We'll soon know whether a convicted sex offender and child murderer, will be living in Rockford.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:02:32 GMT

Police Investigate Death of Eleven Month Old

Rockford Police are investigating the death of an 11-month-old boy.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:35:27 GMT

Two MetroCentre Board Members Resign

Two members of the MetroCentre Authority have resigned, citing a recent venues report as the source of their contention.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:38:08 GMT

Potholes Be Gone!

Streets in Rockford are getting some much needed maintenance now that spring is rolling in.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:27:11 GMT

Galapagos Charter School Seeking Teachers

Newest charter school seeks teachers for Kindergarten through fourth grades.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:08:00 GMT

Feds to Buy Illinois Prison even Without Detainees

(AP) -- A federal official says the Obama administration wants to buy a nearly vacant prison in northwestern Illinois even if Guantanamo Bay detainees aren't transferred there.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:10:40 GMT

Girl Sent to Juvenile Court in Overdose Death

JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) -- A 14-year-old girl accused of providing the prescription drugs that killed a 13-year-old boy will be sent back to juvenile court.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:19:50 GMT