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By Christopher Hosken

Malta, IL – President Barack Obama made a high-profile speech yesterday (Tuesday) praising community colleges. Like the president, Illinois House Representative Mike Boland is doing what he can to increase enrollment in this state by visiting all 49 community colleges. W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken reports.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – Illinois lawmakers head back to Springfield to try to resolve the state budget stalemate. Meanwhile, social service agencies are reacting to the budget limbo by laying off employees and cutting programs. Now, one organization is trying to keep track of the rapidly-evolving mess by mapping those cuts. WNIJ's Susan Stephens explains.

Web Link: Tracking The State Budget Fallout

By Christopher Hosken

DeKalb, IL – The state board in charge of hospital construction is now under construction itself. W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken reports.

By Mike Moen

Rockford, IL – A new federal courthouse in downtown Rockford is taking shape on the city's skyline. It's expected to improve life for those who work in federal courtrooms: some also think it could help revitalize the area. WNIJ's Mike Moen reports.

By Christopher Hosken

DeKalb, IL – Whether or not the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board is abolished this Wednesday is now in the hands of the governor. W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken reports.