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By Chris Lehman

Spanish weather radio

Chris Lehman

Chicago, IL – Illinois could become one of just three states in the country to have Spanish-language weather radio broadcasts. WNIJ's Chris Lehman reports...

Link: National Weather Service Chicago

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – A small recording studio in Rockford is home for two Midwestern bands that found they have a lot in common. Now they're close to wrapping up a new album while staying busy playing live shows, often together. WNIJ's Susan Stephens stopped by the studio where The Wandering Sons were recording and has this report.

By Susan Stephens

White power rally in Oregon

Susan Stephens

Oregon, IL – Four white supremacists and about one-hundred protestors tried to shout each other down at an anti-immigration rally in Ogle County. It was the first event sponsored by a new, all-female "white power" group based in northern Illinois. WNIJ's Susan Stephens reports.

By Chris Lehman

Cleaning up old tires

DeKalb, IL – Local governments have another tool in the fight against illegal tire dumping. WNIJ's Chris Lehman explains.

Link:
Scrap Tire Cleanup Guidebook

By Chris Lehman

A long walk for peace

La Salle, IL – A group of peace activists is marching across the state to draw attention to their cause. Members of Voices for Creative Nonviolence are calling on the U-S to withdraw its troops from Iraq and to further fund reconstruction of the country. The group is walking from Springfield to the Chicago area.

WNIJ's Chris Lehman caught up with them this morning along a La Salle County highway. He spoke with group member Jeff Leys.