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By Christopher Hosken

By Guy Stephens

DeKalb, IL – One of the performers at On the Waterfront will be long-time Rockford favorite Randy Sabien. Sabien has performed many times at the festival, as well as in Charlotte's Web concerts, and J-R Sullivan's Hometown Holiday shows. This weekend, he showcases his new band, and his new sound. WNIJ's Guy Stephens spoke with Sabien, and has this report:

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – During this political season, much of the focus has been on the presidential race. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad changes the focus to the many exciting congressional races in Illinois. Every week until election day, NIU political scientist Matt Streb will join Dan to analyze these races. Their first report is an overview, looking back at the Spring special elections (including IL-14) to see if these races are harbingers of the November election.

By Dan Klefstad

Rockford, IL – Rockford bluesman "Barstool Bob" played second guitar for legends like Lonnie Brooks and Otis Rush. Today, he leads his own band - or rather "guides" it. Bob is not your flashy frontman. Instead, he sees himself as part of the band...and expects the other members to follow his example. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks with Bob about his new CD, and his upcoming show at "On the Waterfront."

By Christopher Hosken

Battle heats up between ProCure and NIU over proton therapy center building

DeKalb, IL – Private developer ProCure is suing Northern Illinois University. As W-N-I-J's Christopher Hosken explains, this is only the latest twist in a long saga over who should be allowed to build a proton cancer treatment center in Illinois.