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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

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – There's only one place in the U-S to see bronze casts of six of Michelangelo's study models - and that's Rockford. But the exhibit is there for a very limited time. WNIJ's Susan Stephens reports.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – Jim Oberweis failed to keep Dennis Hastert's Congressional seat in Republican hands. During a special election on March 8th, Oberweis lost to Democrat Bill Foster. Foster will fill the rest of Hastert's term. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks with NIU political scientist Matt Streb about this symbolic victory for the Democratic party.

By Chrisopher Hosken, Susan Stephens

St. Charles, IL and Aurora, IL – Democrat Bill Foster beat Republican Jim Oberweis in Saturday's special election in the 14th Congressional District. That means he'll head to Washington, D.C. to finish former Congressman Dennis Hastert's unexpired term. WNIJ has two reports: In a few minutes, Susan Stephens previews the Foster-Oberweis rematch this Fall. But first, Christopher Hosken reports on the atmosphere election night:

By Guy Stephens

DeKalb, IL – The NIU School of Theatre and Dance production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" runs March 5th through the 29th in NIU's Players Theatre. WNIJ's Guy Stephens spoke with the play's director, Stanton Davis. Davis told Guy Shakespeare's comedy has a little of everything: