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By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – Governor Rod Blagojevich's indictment raises a number of important questions for Illinois - such as "Will the Governor be impeached," and "What would impeachment proceedings look like?" For answers, WNIJ's Dan Klefstad turned to Robert Rich - director of the University of Illinois' Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Rich is an expert on the Illinois constitution. Dan began by asking him "What, if anything, does the Constitution say about a sitting Governor who's been indicted?"

By Guy Stephens

DeKalb, IL – People affected by September's floods who procrastinated and missed the December 2nd deadline to apply for disaster relief are getting a break. The federal government has moved the deadline to December 16th. Officials are urging the public to take advantage of the opportunity. WNIJ's Guy Stephens reports:

By Guy Stephens

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – Despite Democratic victories across the nation - and in the Illinois Legislature - Republicans hold a handful of northern Illinois Congressional Districts. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad and NIU political scientist Matt Streb recap Tuesday's congressional races. They'll also look at how Illinois will replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – Republican congressman Don Manzullo bucks the national trend, and is likely to hold Illinois' 16th District - according to NIU political scientist Matt Streb. Speaking with WNIJ's Dan Klefstad, Streb also updates races in Districts 11 and 10.