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A Rockford family has lost their home due to a fire in the kitchen. The blaze started last night in the 300 block of  Foster Avenue. Firefighters took about 20 minutes to put it out. The fire did enough damage that the two had to be relocated ... Read More ...

Officials are hoping for a smoother day at Illinois motor vehicle facilities. They're re-opening for business after a computer outage Wednesday that frustrated people trying to renew licenses or get ID cards. Staffers worked with pen and paper and sent some customers home with a card that allows them to come back without having to wait in line ... Read More ...

Gov. Pat Quinn called Governor-elect Bruce Rauner for the first time since he lost last week's election to the Republican. Rauner's spokesman said the conversation was cordial and took place earlier today. Quinn's office says it lasted a few minutes and the two discussed the Affordable Care Act ... Read More ...

Stateline area chain restaurants are providing free and discounted meals to veterans today. ON this Veteran's Day 2014, Applebee's and Chili's are offering free meals from a special menu to those who have served. Additionally, Golden Corral is offering a free dinner buffet, IHOP is serving free red, white, and blue pancakes, and finally Texas Roadhouse nationwide served up free lunches earlier to

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office owes $40,000 in unpaid rent to a Belvidere landlord for office space. Officials say starting in 2009, rent payments from the secretary of state's office started to arrive sporadically as state revenue lagged ... Read More ...

Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn has conceded to Republican businessman Bruce Rauner in the Illinois governor's race. With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Rauner had a nearly 5 percentage point lead over Quinn. Quinn stated it was clear that his campaign didn't have the votes to overcome Rauner's lead ... Read More ...

A Rockford man is lucky to be alive after being shot in the head. The shooting took place late this morning at a salvage yard in the 2900 block of 8th street. Two suspects approached the victim and his girlfriend, demanding money. A gun went off during a struggle, hitting the victim in the right side of the head ... Read More ...

There is a wind advisory for the remainder of the day for much of northern Illinois. Marengo, Woodstock, McHenry, and Crystal Lake are among a few of the cities affected. Gusts are ranging between 40 and 60 miles per hour. A large fire damaged a Rockford business this morning ... Read More ...

Charges have been filed in the death of a Rockford woman. 42-year-old Karen Williams died from her injuries following an August 20th incident in which a car with three suspects crashed into her vehicle near Cherry Valley. The crash was preceded by a long distance high speed police pursuit which started in Belvidere ... Read More ...

Bloom Elementary School in Rockford will reopen tomorrow after a water leak that closed the school for the past two days has been repaired. Maintenance staff performed additional work to remedy the problem today. The Illinois State Police and local law enforcements agencies statewide will be stepping up their patrols during this Halloween Weekend ... Read More ...