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A year after motor home manufacturer Winnebago Industries hit its lowest shipment levels in decades, it is now posting profits.
Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:28:35 GMT
Despite health warnings thousands of kids are becoming smokers. So the FDA is rolling out some new laws to prevent more from picking up this deadly habit.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:38:36 GMT
Regardless if health care reform is passed many say something needs to be done about our children's health. Because more of them are now considered obese.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:31:36 GMT
The NDK explosion is still being investigated, and it could take until the end of this year until we know what caused it.
Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:12:45 GMT
The union that represents bus drivers in the Freeport School District has a new contract.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:49:06 GMT
Students at nearby Harlem school district are now joining in the fight to keep their teachers.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:02:57 GMT
Hundreds are expected take part in a special summit tomorrow aimed at improving Rockford Public Schools. It's called Visualize 2015 and parents are looking forward to giving their input.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:47:02 GMT
The Bank Centre will close on June 11th.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:45:42 GMT
Undercover sting nets five more men in Mid-Town prostitution busts.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:41:02 GMT
A lesbian high school student embroiled in a legal flap over her school's prom policy has received a $30,000 scholarship on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:21:37 GMT