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Rockford teachers union rejects contract offer

The Times Illinois News

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford's teachers union has voted overwhelmingly to reject the district's most recent contract offer, sending negotiators back to the bargaining table. Members of the Rockford Education Association voted 1,126 to 5 on Saturday to »

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Plows out, flights canceled as brunt of snowstorm hits

TribLocal Romeoville

Spinouts were being reported on snow-packed roads this afternoon as the Chicago area was being hit with a snowstorm that threatens to dump more than … »

COD athletic director expects discussion on future of Chaparrals

TribLocal Darien

College of DuPage athletic officials are still planning a fall season lineup for its football team, but discussions could be coming on the team’s future … »

Tree cut in Winnebago County preserves draws protest

QCOnline Illinois AP News

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Some residents in northern Illinois are unhappy with the decision to cut down thousands of pine trees in three Winnebago County Forest Preserves. The Rockford Register Star reports that officials ordered the cut in an effort »

Office manager accused of stealing $1 million

The Times Illinois News

CHICAGO (AP) — An employee is accused of stealing more than $1 million from a Schaumburg-based company over six years. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Thursday that Linda Bessert of Winnebago is charged with theft and is being »

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Manzullo: Chrysler's Dodge Dart will create jobs in Northern Illinois

Illinois Review Political Analysis

BELVIDERE – U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-IL) today congratulated Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and all the employees at the Belvidere Assembly plant on the production launch of the new 2013 Dodge Dart that will create thousand of jobs in northern... »

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Catholic leaders object to health care mandates

Illinois Review Political Analysis

From Illinois Family Institute - Over one hundred Catholic bishops and institutions across the nation, including Illinois, has issued statements denouncing the Obama administration’s national requirement to include contraception in employees’ health be... »

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Train For State of IL Certification for Food Service, RVC

Examiner Rockford Edition

There are a lot of jobs that are open in Rockford, IL at many of the restaurants, public service places, hospitals, and nursing homes. In most cases you would be hired immediately with proper qualifications. Rock Valley College offers... »

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EMT Training, Basic, RVC, Rockford, IL

Examiner Rockford Edition

This course is primarily designed to train police, fire, first responder, and rescue personnel in the techniques of basic medical care. The curriculum is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Dept. of Transportation... »

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Rockford Rep Dave Winters Endorses Kinzinger for New 16th CD

Illinois Review Political Analysis

From Kinzinger for Congress campaign - Rockford, Ill. – Today, State Representative Dave Winters (R-Rockford) endorsed Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the newly drawn 16th Congressional District. Representative Winters represents portions of Cong... »

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