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Abraham Lincoln Campaign Token Found in Jewelry Box

A couple in Minnesota finds a rare Abraham Lincoln artifact.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:58:43 GMT

Quinn Plans to Cut State Budget to 2008 Levels

Illinois' governor is proposing spending cuts but also an increase in the state's education system.

Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:45:22 GMT

The Dixon Historical Museum Expands

A town that celebrates President's Day almost everyday will be soon undergoing some changes.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:36:55 GMT

Winnebago Co. Democratic Party Announces Endorsements

In what some would call a surprising move, the Winnebago County Democratic Party has selected several democrats to endorse for next month's primary, but one democratic candidate says the endorsement may be flawed.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:25:30 GMT

Woman Stabbed Sunday Morning at Local Bar

A Rockford woman thought someone was playing a joke on her early Sunday morning when she was robbed outside a local bar.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:38:17 GMT

School District Receives Grant to Increase Student Safety

It's about to get a bit easier for students to get around Byron thanks to a $250,000 grant.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:56:14 GMT

2 Rockfordians, 2 Wisconsinites Killed in Wisconsin Drunk Driving Crash

Four people are dead, two of which are from Rockford, from what police are calling a drunk driving crash just outside of Madison.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:19:50 GMT

Car Slams Through House on Rockford's Northwest Side

A car slammed through a home on the city's Northwest side early Monday morning.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:18:13 GMT

Rockford Ski Broncs Bring Routine Indoors

The Rockford Ski Broncs are gearing up for this season by practicing their routine indoors

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:46:11 GMT

West State Street Corridor Undergoing Major Renovation

Boarded up, abandoned and rotting. They're the words that could be used to describe some of the houses on West State Street in Rockford, and they won't be there for long.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:03:32 GMT