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Expert weighs in on possible transfer of Gitmo detainees to Illinois

Rockford, IL (2009-11-18) What would it actually be like for a terror suspect to be held at Illinois' Thomson Correctional Center?

Gitmo detainees to NW Illinois?

Thompson, IL (2009-11-16) Could an underused prison in northwestern Illinois be the next home of terrorism suspects currently being held at Guantanamo Bay?

Penalty provision in health care bill stirs debate.

DeKalb, IL (2009-11-12) House Republicans say you shouldn't punish someone for not buying health insurance. Democrats say the criticism is overblown.

Remembering Illinois' fallen

Rockford, IL (2009-11-09) Gold Star families and Illinois' Governor remember the men and women who gave their lives in military service.

DeKalb doctors pressure state

DeKalb, IL (2009-11-06) Most DeKalb-area health care providers sign on to a letter to state officials urging them to find funds to reimburse them for state employee medical bills.

Naperville "Homeless" Controversy

Naperville, IL (2009-10-30) A new law in Naperville could drive a protester from the streets where he has been demonstrating against the city for a decade.

Embattled NIU police chief has dealt with controversy before.

DeKalb, IL (2009-10-26) Northern Illinois University isn't the only location where Police Chief, Donald Grady, has been at the center of controversy. We explore a brief stint Grady had with the Santa Fe Police Department.

NAACP march in Rockford

Rockford, IL (2009-09-14) A thousand people took part in a "march for justice" in downtown Rockford this weekend.

Full Audio: A Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Manzullo

Rockford, IL (2009-08-20) Congressman Don Manzullo hosted a town hall meeting on health care proposals in Rockford Wednesday, August 19th. Here's the two hour and fifty minute meeting in its entirety.

Hundreds rally In Sycamore to protest state budget

Sycamore (2009-06-18) State Representative welcomes state budget protest.