Morning Headlines: Thursday, September 17

State Police Investigating Deadly Crash in Rural Winnebago County [Eyewitness News]

RVC Celebrates Opening of New Aviation Center [Eyewitness News]

Looming budget deficit could mean fewer police hires in Rockford [WREX]

U.S. Judge Rules Illinois Must Fund Senior-Aid Program [WIFR]

Workers Demolish Abandoned Homes in Rockford [WIFR]

New Test Scores Show 2-out-of-3 Illinois Students Not Meeting Expectations [Eyewitness News]

Stillman Valley Cheerleader Involved in Fatal Crash Released from Hospital [WIFR]