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<title><![CDATA[Rockford Alderman Put Bubble Law on Hold for Several Months]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Rockford-Rockford aldermen have decided to put plans for a so called bubble law on hold for two months.  Pro-life protesters have objected to the law.  It would require them to stay eight feet away from anyone entering the abortion clinic.  Last night, a supporter of the law came dressed in bubble wrap.  He says what pro-life protesters do is out of line and the ordinance would help keep them in check.  Over the next two months, aldermen say they'll schedule meetings to talk with police and the legal department on what can and should be done.<br>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:30:34 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hynes Not Interested in Lieutenant Governor Job]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Illinois' Democratic party is looking for a new lieutenant governor nominee, but it won't be Comptroller Dan Hynes.  Governor Quinn says Hynes told him he's not interested in becoming his running mate.  The Democratic state central committee will choose a replacement for Scott Lee Cohen, who dropped out of the race after allegations of domestic abuse and back taxes.  Governor Quinn says anyone interested in running for the post should come forward.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:28:16 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Toyota Announces a New Recall for Prius Owners]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Toyota Toyota is recalling another 500 thousand cars around the world.  Several 2010 Prius and Lexus models are being recalled because of brake problems.  This affects more than 150 thousand cars in North America.  The latest recall from the automaker comes just days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation into brake problems on the 2010 Prius.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:27:12 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Blagojevich Defense Team Must Wait for New Evidence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The lawyers for impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich will not get an early return on evidence from prosecutors.  A federal judge dismissed the motion asking for an early look at FBI interviews of a list of potential witnesses including President Obama.  The defense argued they needed ample time to review evidence that they believe will reveal Blagojevich's innocence.  Prosecutors have agreed to turn over key witness statement before the trial begins.  Blagojevich's trial is set for early June.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:24:48 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Says Cohen Won't Be Reimbursed for Failed Campaign]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Governor Quinn says his short-lived running mate for lieutenant governor should not be reimbursed for his campaign.  Chicago pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen used about two-million-dollars in personal funds to win the democratic primary last week.  Cohen dropped out of the race Sunday after reports of domestic abuse came to light.  Cohen says there hasn't been talk of reimbursement but he hopes to restore some of the money through fundraising.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:20:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[More Financial Trouble for Rockford's MetroCentre]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Rockford-More financial problems for the MetroCentre.  The arena is more than 300-thousand dollars over-budget.  MetroCentre officials blame the recession.  They say while they've been booking more shows and better acts, they're not seeing as high of ticket sales.  That also means less merchandise sales and fewer corporate sponsorships.  They're hoping the IceHogs make the playoffs, which would add some significant revenue.  They're also banking on some upcoming concerts like Carrie Underwood and Daughtry to boost sales.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:15:59 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rockford Snow Emergency in Effect]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Rockford-The city of Rockford has declared a snow emergency.  It's effective from 8 this morning until 3pm tomorrow.  The odd/even parking is in effect.  Cars should be moved to the odd numbered side of the street at 8 this morning and then parked on the even side at 8am tomorrow.  Remember, even if you street is plowed, your car must be parked on the correct side of the street until the snow emergency is over.  If one side of your street is marked no parking, you can park there legally until the snow emergency is lifted.  Head to www.mystateline.com for other snow emergencies around the area.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:15:05 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Quinn Reacts to Cohen Dropping Out]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor facing harsh criticism is calling it quits.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:53:30 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Technology Is Having A Big Impact In Many Stateline Schools ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The use of&nbsp; &quot;smart boards&quot; helps local students learn computer skills as well as their basic lessons.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:29:49 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sex Offenders in the Stateline]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The number of sex offenders is on the rise in Winnebago county and the count is changing daily.  Even though sex offenders are required to register with the state, there's several missing and they could be in your neighborhood or school zone.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Web Extra: Kids Around the World Delivers Food to Haiti]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Watch the full interview with Jeff Rosene, director of development for Kids Around the World, a local company that's shipping food supplies to Haiti.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:08:34 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Web Extra: Auburn Musicians Perform at State Conference]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Watch the full interview with Louis Vega, Fine Arts Teacher of the Auburn High School CAPA program, on the selection of two Auburn students, Ariana Munger and Alex Liddell, to play at the 62nd Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Festival during the All-State Concert on Saturday.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:53:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Web Extra: SMART Boards Make Learning Fun for Gradeschoolers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Watch the full interview with Erin Salberg, a teacher of first grade students at Rockton Grade School on the inclusion of SMART Boards in the classroom.&nbsp; A SMART Board is an interactive computer touch screen the size of a gradeschool blackboard.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:43:01 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Village of Dakota Under Boil Order]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Officials from Stephenson County have placed the village of Dakota under a boil order until further notice.In the event of a boil order, residents are asked to:Strain the water through either a cheesecloth, coffee filter, or other clean, porous material to remove as many solid particles and dirt as possible; Bring the water to a rolling boil for 1 minute; Let the water cool. Pour into a container that has been boiled or sanitized with chlorine bleach; To preserve the quality of the water, refrigerate the water until use. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:30:25 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[White House Asian Carp Summit Cancelled]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Asian carp summit at the White House has been canceled.  It was scheduled to start today, but was called off after a major snowstorm in Washington, D.C.  Governor Quinn was supposed to meet with the Governors of Michigan and Wisconsin to hash out a plan to keep the invasive species out of the Great Lakes.  The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on a lawsuit filed by six states to force Illinois to close Chicago shipping canals linked to the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river.  State leaders argue closing the canals would protect the lakes' seven-billion-dollar industry, but hurt Chicago's shipping business.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:11:08 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Officers 'Wanted' In Rockford]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Rockford’s police union is also responding to the "wanted" posters around town with the pictures of Officers Oda Poole and Stan North.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:35:33 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Police Union Files Grievances]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Rockford police union is taking action against the city.  It's filed a new set of grievances.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:34:02 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Durbin Takes Over Giannoulias' Campaign]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Democratic senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias kicked off his general election campaign at the home of Dick Durbin today.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:31:49 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cohen Drops Out of Lt. Governor Race]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Lieutenant governor nominee Scott Lee Cohen has dropped out the race.  This comes after his ex-girlfriend, a one-time prostitute with whom he lived, said he was “not fit” to hold office.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:29:44 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rockford Fire Department Seeking More Minority Applicants]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Rockford Fire Department is looking to grow. It&#39;s currently taking applications and putting the focus on creating a more diverse team.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:04:47 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Person of the Week: Nancy Strain]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[As the dust settles in the wake of this week's election, things have quieted down at the Rockford Board of Elections.
	The Executive Director, Nancy Strain has been there for three decades now helping to pull off election after election.
	For that reason. Strain is our person of the Week.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:33:10 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Missionary Group Charged With Kidnapping Haitian Kids]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It&#39;s a story that&#39;s catching many by surprise. A missionary group from Idaho is charged with kidnapping more than three dozen Haitian children. It&#39;s a sad reality that some local missionaries feel is tainting the good efforts of thousands of U.S. volunteers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:22:21 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dillard Wants Every Vote Counted]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A near deadlock in the Republican Gubernatorial race is causing some delays.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:57:39 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Two Stateline Landfills Under Investigation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Residents living near the two facilities say they have a hard time&nbsp;tolerating the &quot;rotten egg smell&quot; that is being generated from the landfills.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:45:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Web Extra: Residents File Suit Against Winnebago Landfill for Foul Smell]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Watch the interview with Larry Bahr, a homeowner near the Winnebago County Landfill.&nbsp; Residents have filed legal action against the landfill and the Orchard Hills landfill in Ogle County, complaining about a foul smell.&nbsp; The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating both lawsuits.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:47:25 EST</pubDate>
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