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Cubs home opener postponed due to snow

The Cubs' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed a day because of persistent snow that covered much of Wrigley Field, creating a scene more reminiscent of December than April.

Trump promises quick decision on Syria

By Robert Burns, Matthew Lee and Jonathan Lemire Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of…

Suspect named in Rockford triple homicide

Raheem King, 22, is wanted for first-degree murder in a shooting that left the three victims dead inside a chartered party bus.  Police say King shot the victims with a military-style rifle after 3 a.m., Saturday.

LimeBike rolls into Rockford area

When the ride if finished, a lever locks the rear wheel. The lock can be locked and unlocked during the ride. A receipt shows the length and time of each ride as well as calories burned. Each bike is tracked using GPS.

Rockford Art Deli part of national venture

"Our mission to become sustainable and eco-friendly was always a passion for Rockford Art Deli, so when we were approached to join Allmade as a founder, the answer was an easy 'yes,'" co-owner Jarrod Hennis said.

Rauner, IDNR announce conservation field trip grants

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) on Thursday announced $107,000 in Biodiversity Field Trip Grants that make it possible for 9,800 students from 35 counties to visit areas of the state…

Police in Ohio dealing with ‘zombie’ raccoons

Photographer Robert Coggeshall says he was playing with his dogs outside his home last week when one such raccoon approached them. Coggeshall says the animal would stand on its hind legs, show its teeth and fall over backward.
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