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ROCKFORD — Dr. Gerald Staub advocated for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients from the very beginning of his medical career.

ROCKFORD — The man charged in a fatal crash Sunday has been moved from the hospital to Winnebago County Jail.

A warming trend will heat things up around here as early as Monday!  Highs will climb into the middle 70s.  A return to the lower 80s is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.  The sun will be with us that entire time, but the threat for rain returns by the end of the week - See more at: http://addins.wrex.com/blogs/weather/2013/09/another-warm-up#sthash.R5lHGv3V.dpuf
A warming trend will heat things up around here as early as Monday!  Highs will climb into the middle 70s.  A return to the lower 80s is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.  The sun will be with us that entire time, but the threat for rain returns by the end of the week. - See more at: http://addins.wrex.com/blogs/weather/2013/09/another-warm-up#sthash.R5lToday will feature plenty of sunshine with a high temperature in the low 72. The low wilToday will feature plenty of sunshine with a high temperature in the low 72. The low will be 48.

A cold front will pass through during the midday hours today. A 50 percent chance of rain in the mid to late afternoon. Highs in the middle 70s.

ROCKFORD — Tina Lamonica could not be located the day her week-old daughter, Gia Lamonica, needed surgery for a bowel problem caused by maternal cocaine use.

ROCKFORD — The Fire Department wi

ROCKFORD — The Fire Department will propose that the city build its next fire station at 804 Marchesano Drive.

ROCKFORD — A man wanted on a double shooting in South Bend will be held without bond in the Winnebago County Jail until he can be extradited to authorities in Indiana.

ROCKFORD — With school back in session, home prices started their annual retreat in September. According to the Rockford Realtors Association, the three month rolling average home price at the end of September was $112,943, down 1.6 percent from August.

DIXON — Residents of Dixon will get a chance to weigh in on how the northern Illinois community should spend $40 million it's getting as part of a legal settlement.

On Friday several area manufacturers opened their doors to Rockford and Hononegah high school students for presentations and tours at their facilities.