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By Christopher Hosken

DeKalb – Each month, realtors inundate us with stats about the previous month's home sales... explanations for those numbers... and forecasts. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken reveals how realtors use these economic indicators.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – Construction Lane Closures Suspended Where Possible for Labor Day Holiday

SPRINGFIELD - With thousands of people expected to be on the move on state highways over the Labor Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation is suspending road work where possible to reduce potential traffic congestion.

By Guy Stephens

Rockford, IL – They were a big hit at last year's On the Waterfront festival in Rockford. This weekend, Three Beers Til Dubuque returns to the Left Bank Stage. WNIJ's Guy Stephens caught up with horn player Jesus Arellano, who started by describing the band's overall sound.

By Christopher Hosken

DeKalb – NIU President John Peters says higher education in the U-S is in an era of tremendous change and uncertainty. Yesterday (Thursday), during his eleventh State of the University Address, Peters detailed his plan for navigating this new era. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken reports.

WNIJ – This year's lineup for the On The Waterfront festival includes the Cary Sheley Little Big Band. Nowadays, the leader of this nine-piece outfit calls Rockford his home. But, at one time Sheley was playing on some of the biggest stages his genre has to offer. He spoke with WNIJ's, Mike Moen: