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By Christopher Hosken

Elgin, IL – America's small businesses often have a tough time finding affordable health insurance for their few employees. Democrats in Washington say that's why the healthcare overhaul included tax credits for small companies willing to buy insurance for their workers. But the fine print has many struggling to understand whether they qualify. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken attended a Small Business Resource Fair this week and filed this report.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – A long-time leader of Winnebago County's Republican Party has died. WNIJ's Susan Stephens has more on Gene Quinn's political legacy.

Visitation is Friday evening from 7 to 9 and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 at Rockford's Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass and burial follow the visitation Saturday.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – Reverend Jesse Jackson is asking for a thorough federal review of last year's police shooting in a Rockford church's daycare center. WNIJ's Susan Stephens reports.

By Dan Klefstad

Rockford, IL – Chrysler has announced a major expansion at its Belvidere plant. A Northern Illinois University researcher evaluates the impact on the region's economy. Norm Walzer is a senior research scholar at N.I.U.'s Center for Governmental Studies. He spoke with WNIJ's Dan Klefstad.

Rockford, IL – Disciplinary action was issued this week by the Rockford Police department, in connection with last year's fatal shooting of an unarmed man. The union says the punishment is too harsh. Others say it doesn't go far enough. WNIJ's, Mike Moen, has more: