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Wisconsin Lawmaker Wants English As Official Language 27 Aug 2013 | 01:44 pm
MADISON, Wis. -- A Republican lawmaker has reintroduced a bill that would make English Wisconsin's official language.
IHSA Requires Insurance for Student Athletes 27 Aug 2013 | 12:09 pm
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The Illinois High School Association has approved a policy to make sure its members are complying with a new law requiring them to get catastrophic insurance coverage for student ...
Propsed Sign Removal Program Along Rockford's Miracle Mile 27 Aug 2013 | 08:53 am
Businesses in the Miracle Mile along State Street may soon be getting some help from the city to replace and remove the signage we see along the roadway.
Governor Quinn Signs "Robo-Calls" Law 27 Aug 2013 | 08:41 am
Some new regulations when it comes to those pesky Robo-Calls. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn just signed a new law that will help protect us from companies that abuse the system.
Sen. Kirk Advocates Missile Strike on Syria 27 Aug 2013 | 07:51 am
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is advocating for the U.S. to launch a missile strike at the Syrian regime which is believed to have used chemical weapons on civilians.
Madigan Pension Fix Would Save Less Than Estimated 27 Aug 2013 | 07:50 am
The estimated savings on a pension proposal backed by Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan earlier this year is nearly $25 billion less than originally thought.
Update on School Building Improvements for District 205 27 Aug 2013 | 07:48 am
Today was the first day of school for 28,000 students in District 205. This year actually brings some pretty big changes for District 205 including a new superintendent , Dr. Ehren Jarrett, the start ...
Schools Dismiss Early Due to Heat Concerns 27 Aug 2013 | 04:08 am
Nine local school districts are dismissing students early today out of concern for their safety.
Sheryl Crow and Gary Allan to Perform at NIU Convocation Center 27 Aug 2013 | 02:33 am
The NIU Convocation Center has announced Sheryl Crow and Gary Allan have teamed up to co-headline the Free And Easy tour which will stop at the NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, October 26th.
Rockford Area Gas Prices Continue to Dip 27 Aug 2013 | 02:02 am
ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Gas prices around the Rockford area are averaging at $3.51 after falling four cents per gallon within the last week.
