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Motor Home Maker Winnebago Posts Profits

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

FDA Rolls Out New Rules to Prevent Under Aged Smoking

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

Child Obesity on the Rise

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

NDK Update

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

Freeport School District Comes to a Contract Agreement

The union that represents bus drivers in the Freeport School District has a new contract.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:49:06 GMT

Harlem Students Protest the State of Illinois

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

Behind the Scenes of District 205's Education Summit

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 Closing Its Rockford Branch

The Bank Centre will close on June 11th.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:45:42 GMT

Five More Busted for Prostitution in Mid-Town

Undercover sting nets five more men in Mid-Town prostitution busts.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:41:02 GMT

Ellen Presents $30K to Miss. Lesbian in Prom Flap

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