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By Mike Moen

DeKalb, IL – A Chicago alderman is on track to run the Illinois Commerce Commission. As WNIJ's Mike Moen reports the appointment is being praised by a key watchdog.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – A group of ministers is calling for the federal government to intervene after a grand jury cleared two Rockford police officers in the shooting of an unarmed man in a daycare center. Susan Stephens reports.

By Susan Stephens

Sterling, IL – It could be another year before Guantanamo Bay detainees are moved to a prison in northwest Illinois and that's only if plans to sell the prison to the federal government go smoothly. Susan Stephens reports:

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – Rockford officials are working to help up-and-coming high tech entrepreneurs. The city's economic development council plans to take over operatonis at Eiger Lab, a research incubator. WNIJ's Susan Stephens explains how this could lure more manufacturing ventures to the area.