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By Christopher Hosken

DeKalb, IL – Corn farmers in DeKalb County, along with much of the state, are suffering the worst crop-growing weather in decades. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken examines both the cause, and the consequences...for farmers and for you.

By Pam Wiseman

DeKalb, IL – Budget troubles are far from over for social service agencies in Illinois. The budget agreement in Springfield may have spared the organizations from a "doomsday scenario," but they still can't be sure how much money they'll get from the state.

Pam Wiseman is the executive director of Safe Passage, a domestic violence shelter in DeKalb. She's one of the thousands of people who have spent the summer on a budget roller coaster. She takes us along for the ride.

By Mike Moen

DeKalb, IL – Efforts continue on Capitol Hill to revamp the nation's health care system. So where is the debate headed? WNIJ's Mike Moen discussed the matter with a political expert from Northern Illinois University.

By Christopher Hosken

Malta, IL – President Barack Obama made a high-profile speech yesterday (Tuesday) praising community colleges. Like the president, Illinois House Representative Mike Boland is doing what he can to increase enrollment in this state by visiting all 49 community colleges. W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken reports.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – Illinois lawmakers head back to Springfield to try to resolve the state budget stalemate. Meanwhile, social service agencies are reacting to the budget limbo by laying off employees and cutting programs. Now, one organization is trying to keep track of the rapidly-evolving mess by mapping those cuts. WNIJ's Susan Stephens explains.

Web Link: Tracking The State Budget Fallout