WIFR Morning Show Headlines http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines RSS Feed for WIFR - Morning Show - Headlines en-us Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:44:47 GMT Wind Farm Update http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39825732.html It's become one of the latest spectacles in Stephenson County, a wind farm taking shape near Lena. Superintendent Search Leak http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39825187.html The search for Rockford's next school superintendent moves forward despite a new twist in the process that's left school board members furious. New Rockford Budget Cuts Unveiled http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39762737.html Rockford leaders are trying to dig themselves out of a seven and a half million dollar budget deficit and Tuesday night they rolled out a list of cuts to close the gap. But some of the cuts will require serious negotations with local unions. Hernandez Withdraws from Rockford Superintendent Search http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39762192.html The interim superintendent of Rockford schools will not be the district's permanent leader. Linda Hernandez pulled her name out of the running for District 205's top job. Alligator Found in Apartment http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39695672.html A rescued pet at the Rock County Humane Society is definitely standing out among the rest right now. Strong Turnout for Charter School Registration http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39695187.html A new superintendent isn't the only addition heading to the Rockford schools. The district's first charter school continued registration Monday. Rockford School Board Picks Superintendent Finalists http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39651242.html The Rockford school district is heading for some new leadership. Board members met with a final superintendent candidate Sunday. Here's what's next for the board's selected finalists. Parents Sign Kids up for Charter School http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39618397.html Rockford's first ever charter school is expected to open this fall and today stateline families are lining up to get their kids in. President and 13 Others Honored by Political Black Caucus http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39618297.html Mr. Obama and 13 other first black elected officials are being recognized at a special luncheon at Klehm Arboretum. President Obama Returns to Chicago http://www.wifr.com/morningshow/headlines/39617587.html President Obama is back in Chicago today, where love and hoops top the agenda.