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Rockford Teachers Union Votes for Authority to Start Strike Process if Negotiations Sour

The Rockford Teacher's Union has given its negotiators the go-ahead to declare an impasse if talks with the School District sour.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:52:00 GMT

IGNITE SPEAKS: How to Balance Thriving Careers with Relationships and Marriage

How to Balance Thriving Careers with Relationships and Marriage.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:46:51 GMT

Black History Month Celebration in Downtown Rockford

Rockford City Hall is filled with song and dance to celebrate Black History Month.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:33:40 GMT

Winnebago County Board Candidates Attend Tea Party Forum

It was full house in Downtown Rockton for the Northern Illinois Tea Party Candidates Forum for Winnebago County Board Members.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:32:56 GMT

Alpha Controls & Services Named Small Business of the Year

Rockford's Chamber of Commerce just named Alpha Controls and Services the city's Small Business of the Year.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:32:17 GMT

Requested on Facebook: The Lowdown on Secret Shopper Scams

Some scammers are trying to take advantage of those Stateliners looking to make a quick buck--you asked us about it on Facebook and we investigated.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:51:23 GMT

RVC Union and Board Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

The College Board and faculty at RVC reached a tentative labor agreement between Wednesday night.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:08:05 GMT

Rockton School Board Approves Teacher Cuts

The Rockton School District approves more than a million dollars in budget cuts.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:05:14 GMT

Tainted Sprouts Again Linked to Jimmy John's

Sprouts from the sandwich chain Jimmy John's have been linked to an outbreak of food-borne illness, again.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:58:08 GMT

The Price of Gasoline: It's Up Again

Right now it may feel like you're getting robbed at the gas pump as the national average has risen to three dollars and 52 cents a gallon.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:03:01 GMT