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By Christopher Hosken

ProCure and NIU both want proton centers

DeKalb, IL – For nearly a year, Northern Illinois University and private developer ProCure have been pecking at each other over who's best to build the state's first proton cancer treatment center. In the second of a 2-part series, W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken referees while explaining the opposing arguments.

By Christopher Hosken

How protons help destroy cancer

DeKalb, IL – Ground was recently broken for a new medical facility in DuPage County. The non-profit 159-million-dollar Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center is the first facility of its kind in the state. W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken explains how proton therapy works, and introduces us to someone who has used it.

By Christopher Hosken

Groundbreaking for Proton Cancer Therapy Center

DuPage County, IL – If all goes as planned, in 2010, DuPage County will have its own proton
cancer treatment center. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken reports.

By Guy Stephens

Rockford, IL – The Rockford Symphony Orchestra put on Puccini's opera "Tosca" May 17th. WNIJ's Guy Stephens attended a rehearsal and has this report:

By Christopher Hosken

DeKalb, IL – For the last decade, along a major roadway in DeKalb County, one resident has proudly flown a Confederate flag. Like many others who've seen it, maybe you've ALSO wondered who put THAT thing up, and what are they all about?! Does he, or she, fit the stereotype?! WNIJ's Christopher Hosken provides answers.

A warning, some of the language used in this piece may be considered offensive to some listeners