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WNIJ news – Political observers have called Illinois 8th District Congressman, Joe Walsh, one of the most active members of the freshman class that came into office in the 2010 elections. The Republican also unabashedly counts himself a member of the Tea Party movement. WNIJ's Guy Stephens spoke with Walsh about some of the Congressman's initiatives:

By Susan Stephens

6:12 interview with State Representative Dave Winters.

WNIJ news – Illinois Republicans have been vocal about their opposition to the state's new congressional map. They have threatened to take legal action to prevent the map from becoming final. WNIJ's Mike Moen reports, such a move appears imminent:

By Susan Stephens

Sycamore, IL – A Seattle man accused in the 1957 murder of a Sycamore girl could be back in Illinois within the next two months. WNIJ's Susan Stephens reports.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb – The author of a book about presidential pardons discusses the potential for clemency for former Governor George Ryan, now that his wife has died. Author and political scientist P.S. Ruckman talks with WNIJ's Dan Klefstad.