Senate panel OKs sale of helicopters to Iraq

http://ift.tt/1iE9YlP : A congressional panel has signed off on the sale of Apache helicopters to Iraq as it battles the growing threat from al-Qaida militants within its borders.

Quinn declares propane emergency in Illinois

http://ift.tt/1iEfiWd : Gov. Pat Quinn has declared a propane supply emergency in Illinois.

Rutherford to launch TV ads in Ill. governor race

http://ift.tt/L3Vhtp : A second Republican contender for Illinois governor is planning to hit the airwaves with advertising.

Q&A on Hagel’s investigation of nuclear force

http://ift.tt/1iEfe8Y : The Pentagon’s decision to look into what ails the Air Force group responsible for nuclear missiles was hardly a bolt from the blue.

More vouchers for current private school students

http://ift.tt/1iEfa9k : A new report from the Indiana Department of Education shows a growing number of students already enrolled in private schools finding state support through the school voucher program.

Indiana seeing wind chills of 25 below and worse

http://ift.tt/L3V3T3 : Indiana is seeing dangerously cold temperatures mixing with winds.

Rates rise at weekly U.S. Treasury bill auction

http://ift.tt/1mPqJI9 : WASHINGTON — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in today’s auction with rates on three-month bills rising to the highest level since late December.

Authorities investigating Stockton house fire

http://ift.tt/1mPqEUW : Authorities are investigating an early Sunday house fire in Stockton, Ill.

Burlington Men Sentenced On Federal Cocaine Conspiracy

http://ift.tt/1mPqCfO : Two men were sentenced by the United States District Court for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Akeem Levelle Eison, 28 of Burlington, was sentenced to 100 months imprisonment and Zachary Robert Shullaw,

The Pledge from Mrs. Roman’s class at Jordan Catholic School

http://ift.tt/MmxtT4 : [ooyala code="V0cTJmazoXN7z9lxiRY-jSp8Jl9OcNRW" player_id="728b068401c44c3e960e1c9f3ab47295"] Kindergarteners in Mrs. Roman’s class recite the Pledge of Allegiance at Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island.