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BELVIDERE — Chrysler dealers in the U.S. had their best month selling the Dodge Dart since May, according to a company report issued Tuesday.

ROCKFORD — A citizen was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night in the 1700 block of Kilburn Avenue.

ROCKFORD — Rockford Police say they are searching for two individuals who robbed a Subway Tuesday night.

The argument among Republicans that led to the partial shutdown of the federal government Tuesday was more about strategy, less about policy. The GOP is united in its belief that the Affordable Health Care Act, which is now in effect, should be stopped.

ROCKFORD — SwedishAmerican Health System announced Tuesday it is acquiring Rockford-based Physician Care Network Inc., an independent physician association that includes 550 physicians and health care providers.

A local retirement home is getting international recognition for the way it helps residents transition from family homes to retirement  homes. Siena on Brendenwood was among 200 entries in the Mature Online Marketing Business Achievement contest sponsored by RetirementHomes.com, a senior citizens living directory. Judges selected five finalists in each category, and Siena on Brendenwood was selected in two of them, “Internal Resident Communications” and “Traditional Advertising Campaign.”

ROCKFORD ­— A new wellness center aims to give more than 1,200 Winnebago County employees and their families more convenient access to basic health care services.

Office Max surprised fourth-grade teacher Joel Koehler with $1,000 in classroom supplies Tuesday morning at Rockford’s Nashold Elementary School.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois officials have begun setting up a system to let people buy medical marijuana in the state.

Heavy rains that delayed planting across much of central Illinois this spring also means a later harvest in some areas, prompting concerns that farmers could push too hard to get crops out of the fields and put themselves at increased risk of injuries or fatalities.