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By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – The Republican primary in Illinois' 14th Congressional district is attracting national attention. That's partly because one of the candidates is a son of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks about this race with NIU political scientist Matt Streb.

By Christopher Hosken

Rockford, IL – Winnebago County Clerk Margie Mullins explains early voting options.

GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION: February 2, 2010

Last day to register to vote January 5, 2010

Grace Period Registration and Voting:
January 6 - January 19 (deadline may vary between election offices)
If you missed the registration deadline, take two pieces of ID to your County Clerk or Board of Elections office. You will register and vote RIGHT THEN AND THERE.

By Christopher Hosken

By Mike Moen

DeKalb, IL – A Chicago alderman is on track to run the Illinois Commerce Commission. As WNIJ's Mike Moen reports the appointment is being praised by a key watchdog.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – A group of ministers is calling for the federal government to intervene after a grand jury cleared two Rockford police officers in the shooting of an unarmed man in a daycare center. Susan Stephens reports.