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WNIJ news – The buzzword is "transparency" at a state-wide series of redistricting hearings. On Tuesday, a panel of Illinois House members hosted one of these meetings in Rockford. WNIJ's Susan Stephens reports:

WNIJ news – Dozens of people packed a public hearing in northern Illinois Friday. WNIJ's Mike Moen reports, those in attendance voiced their opinion about a proposed hospital merger in Rockford:

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WNIJ news – A half-dozen Northern Illinois residents are gathering information about their incomes with the hope of winning a grant to fix up their homes. These Machesney Park homeowners were selected in a village raffle to apply for government assistance. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken has more:

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb – Jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker will play a series of concerts with the NIU Jazz Ensemble and lead clinics with area high school musicians. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks with Brecker and NIU Ensemble director Ron Carter. Brecker's tour includes a concert tonight at the Holmes Student Center. There's also a clinic and concert with the NIU Ensemble at Lisle High School this Saturday, April 16th.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb – Trumpeter Randy Brecker is on tour with the NIU Jazz Ensemble. Brecker and the Ensemble will give concerts and clinics for college- and high school students. Here's the schedule:

April 14, 2011---11:00am -Clinic - recital Hall Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL

8:00pm---Concert - Duke Ellington Ballroom

April 15, 2011---3:30 pm--Clinic - Moraine Valley College - Palos Heights, IL

7:00pm---Concert - Dorothy Menker Theater - Moraine Valley College