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5 Things You Need To Know Wednesday - The prosecution rests in the 'American Sniper' Trial, the Rockford Mayor's plans to have authority over fire and police shot down, retail therapy is bad for you, and a singer lands a book deal.

5 Things You Need to Know Friday - More disturbing testimony in 'Sniper' trial, fighting Rockford blight, restaurants don't want your ordering dessert and an SNL weekend.