Jurors in Blagojevich Trial Ask for Transcripts Source: WIFR News Jurors deliberating for a third day at the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have asked if it is possible to receive transcripts of witness testimony. New Study: Donkey Milk Helps Babies with Allergies Source: WIFR News Drinking milk from cows is the norm but in Europe, donkey milk is catching on. Doctors say it's closest to human milk making it ideal for babies with allergies. Mostly Cloudy and 81 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are South at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The humidity is 79%. The heat index is 86. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 5:45 pm CDT. Mostly Cloudy and 78 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are South at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The humidity is 88%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 5:44 pm CDT. Students Want 'Challenge Day' to Come to Rockford Source: WIFR News A national program aimed at breaking down social barriers between high school students is set to come to three Stateline schools. It's called ?Challenge Day.? Stillman Valley, Byron, and Beloit are scheduled to take part and now some Rockford students are hoping to get the chance too. Unemployment in Rockford May Be Higher Than Numbers Show Source: WIFR News A local economist says the jobless number is deceiving, and our local unemployment rate is between three and six percent higher. Festival of Flight Takes Off at Discovery Center Source: WIFR News Airfest isn't the only thing soaring to new heights in Rockford this weekend. William Wallace, Scottish Hero Source: Librarian of the Internet info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) Publish date:Friday, July 30th, 2010 One of Scotland’s most beloved national heroes, William Wallace led the Scottish resistance at the beginning of the long fight to free Scotland from England’s rule. The film “Braveheart” propelled the legend of Wallace to new heights. Mostly Cloudy and 82 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are Southeast at 8.1 MPH (7 KT). The humidity is 78%. The heat index is 88. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 1:44 pm CDT. Car Crash in Cherry Valley Source: WIFR News A 2 car crash in Cherry Valley at US 20 and Mill Road is causing traffic back ups. The extent of injuries is unkown. Scammers Claim To Be Deploying Illinois National Guard Soldier Source: WIFR News Scammers posing as a deploying Illinois Army National Guard Solder are posting phony sales on Craigslist and using a third-party web site to steal buyer's money. Partly Cloudy and 79 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are Southeast at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The humidity is 74%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 12:45 pm CDT. Happy Birthday, Emily Brontë, Author of Wuthering Heights Source: Librarian of the Internet info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) Publish date:Friday, July 30th, 2010 “Emily Brontë wrote so little in her short life that it is difficult to appraise her work. ... One point is generally agreed upon: that in both her prose and poetry there is ... a rare power,” said British poetry scholar Paul Lieder. Tuberculosis claimed her at age 30, but her sole novel, “Wuthering Heights,” and single volume of poetry made Emily Brontë an integral member of the Western literary canon. Chrysler to Add 900 jobs to Midsize-Car Plant Source: WIFR News Chrysler says it will add nearly 900 jobs early next year at a factory in suburban Detroit that makes midsize cars. Wisconsin Officials: About 79% of Drivers Buckle Up Source: WIFR News Wisconsin officials say a new unofficial survey suggests that nearly four out of five motorists buckle up. That would be an all-time high. Quinn Set to Sign Wage Theft Legislation Source: WIFR News Workers rights advocates are praising an Illinois bill that promises to speed up the process of how wage theft claims are processed. UPDATE: Serious Multiple Vehicle Accident Closes U.S. 20 Source: WIFR News A portion of U.S. 20 was closed Friday morning after a serious multiple vehicle accident. Partly Cloudy and 76 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are Southeast at 8.1 MPH (7 KT). The humidity is 86%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 9:44 am CDT. Mostly Cloudy and 73 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are Southeast at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The humidity is 78%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 9:45 am CDT. Fair and 68 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are Calm. The humidity is 96%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 5:44 am CDT. Partly Cloudy and 70 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are East at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The humidity is 78%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 5:45 am CDT. Fair and 69 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are North at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The humidity is 95%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 1:44 am CDT. Fair and 70 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are East at 5.8 MPH (5 KT). The humidity is 83%. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 1:45 am CDT. Pakistan Poll Finds Widespread Disillusionment Source: Is it Terrorism? Eli Clifton* Publish date:Sunday, August 1st, 2010 The recent Wikileaks dump of war-related documents has brought little new to the debate over Washington's ongoing military involvement in Afghanistan, but allegations that Pakistan's intelligence services are aiding the Taliban has brought renewed attention to U.S. concerns over its reliance on Islamabad in battling Taliban and al Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. Boone County Latino Group Worried About Immigration Program Source: WIFR News A program implemented in Boone county earlier this year is not as severe, but it is causing some controversy amongst the county's Hispanic community. Rockford Area Education Grants Source: WIFR News Two local colleges and a university are slated to get a piece of a five-million dollar federal grant awarded to Illinois schools. IL to Vote for U.S. Senator Twice Source: WIFR News A special election to fill President Obama's former U.S. Senate seat will take place after all. Fair and 70 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are Calm. The humidity is 88%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 9:45 pm CDT. Avalon & Lexus LX470s Recalled Source: WIFR News Toyota is at is again the automaker is recalling more than 400,000 cars. Rockford Hotel Survey Wraps Up Source: WIFR News Rockford is one of the few major cities in the nation without a major hotel presence in its downtown and now the rock river development partnership is looking to change that. Rock Valley Awarded for Budget Practices Source: WIFR News Independent group recognizes community college for routinely meeting budget. Record Low Interest Rates Not End All For Local Home-buyers Source: WIFR News Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest level on record for the fifth time in six weeks. That makes home buying and refinancing the most attractive in decades, but local buyers don't seem to be biting. 4-H Club Sow-ing Off Its Hard Work Source: WIFR News The Ogle County fair is a chance for local youth to show off their projects and the animals they raise. Rt. 173 Improvements On The Way Source: WIFR News A major road construction project that's been in the works since 2005 is getting the green light from drivers and now changes are in store for the Route 173 corridor. Airfest Preparations Underway Source: WIFR News No lightning in the Stateline sky today but there was plenty of thunder early this afternoon as Airfest preparations got underway. Fair and 83 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are Northeast at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The humidity is 50%. The heat index is 84. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 5:44 pm CDT. Fair and 84 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are North at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The humidity is 48%. The heat index is 85. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 5:45 pm CDT. Blagojevich Jury Wants Transcript, Judge Says No Source: WIFR News The judge in the Rod Blagojevich case says he will not give jurors a transcript of one of the closing arguments in the former governor's corruption trial. Exelon Employees Help Cancer Fundraiser Source: WIFR News Local farmer uses sweet corn sales to help cancer fundraiser. Fair and 82 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are North at 8.1 MPH (7 KT). The humidity is 48%. The heat index is 82. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 1:45 pm CDT. Happy Birthday, Stanley Kunitz, American Poet Source: Librarian of the Internet info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) Publish date:Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Stanley Kunitz was destined to be a poet. Kunitz once said, “There was so much joy in playing with the language that I couldn’t consider living without it,” and the two-time Poet Laureate didn’t spend any of his 100 years living without his poetry. Fair and 77 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are Northeast at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The humidity is 66%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 9:44 am CDT. Fair and 77 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are Northeast at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The humidity is 65%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 9:45 am CDT. Fair and 68 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are North at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The humidity is 93%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 5:44 am CDT. Fair and 64 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are Calm. The humidity is 94%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 5:45 am CDT. Partly Cloudy and 72 F at Macomb Muni Airport, IL Source: Macomb Muni Airport Winds are North at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The humidity is 89%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 1:44 am CDT. Mostly Cloudy and 70 F at Galesburg Municipal Airport, IL Source: NOAA Winds are Calm. The humidity is 88%. Last Updated on Jul 29 2010, 1:45 am CDT. Pecatonica Used to River Flooding Source: WIFR News The Village of Pecatonica is used to the Pecatonica River flooding, but the most recent rising waters caught the tiny town off guard. Former Dixon Fire Chief Passed Away Source: WIFR News Funeral services are scheduled for a former Dixon Fire Chief who passed away earlier this week. Rockford Police Top List for DUI Arrests Source: WIFR News Drive drunk in Rockford and chances are good you'll get caught. Because besides Chicago more people get arrested for DUI here than anywhere else in the state.