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Reported by: Alex Shabad Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 @09:01pm CDT Just days after learning of the allegations, authorities arrested a Durand high school Spanish teacher, 23 year old Jennifer Bland. Bland is accused of sexually abusing several male students and at least two of them on more then one occasion. "We have four victims ages 14-17 all students in the Durand school system" says Winnebago county states attorney Joe Bruscato. Some of the allegations date all the way back to April, others are as recent as this month. The superintendent says the district has counseling services available for any students in need. "The district will continue to protect and provide a safe healthy academic environment for its students and will take any necessary and appropriate action" says Superintendent Dr. Douglas DeSchepper. Now, bland is being held on a 200,000 dollar bond and has been ordered to stay out of contact with anyone under 18. |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Reported by: Alex Shabad
A Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor facing harsh criticism is calling it quits. |
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Reported by: Joelle Parks
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 ... |
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Reported by: Bob Ryder
The use of "smart boards" helps local students learn computer skills as well as their basic lessons. |