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Two Illinois and Wisconsin Soldiers Die at Fort Hood

Of the thirteen soldiers who have died so far, in the worst mass shooting at a U.S. base in history, two are from Illinois and two more are from Wisconsin.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:45:17 GMT

Rockford Police on Scene of Shooting Death

Rockford Police are on the scene of a murder, on the city's south west side.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:51:19 GMT

Stillman Valley Soldier Escapes Injury at Fort Hood

A Stillman Valley Soldier was also at Fort Hood during the attacks but he escaped injury.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:04:49 GMT

Beloit Drunk Driver Gets Nine Years in Prison

45-year-old Wesley Hanson sentenced for DUI death of 17-year-old Amanda Kordich.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:27:01 GMT

Vigil and Fundraiser Being Held For Rockford Soldier Injured at Fort Hood

St. Chad's Episcopal Church in Loves Park is holding a prayer vigil for Carskadon tonight beginning at 6 p.m.

Published: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:48:54 GMT

Mosques Increase Security after Ft. Hood Killings

CHICAGO (AP) -- Mosques across the Chicago area are increasing security and asking Muslims to be vigilant for fear of retaliation following the Fort Hood shootings.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:25:01 GMT

Swine flu update: 8 new deaths in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois has reached a new milestone: More than 1,000 residents have been hospitalized with swine flu since April.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:12:26 GMT

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Orlando Shooting; Gunman Caught

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:25:41 GMT

Swine Flu Update: 8 New Deaths In Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois has reached a new milestone: More than 1,000 residents have been hospitalized with swine flu since April.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:19 GMT

Illinois Guard Says It Had No Troops at Fort Hood

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Army National Guard says none of its members were at Fort Hood when a gunman shot dozens of people.

Published: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:28:49 GMT