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By Andy Mitchell

DeKalb, IL – Americans are reluctant to give up their cars, no matter how high the price of gas goes. So some people are finding ways to keep their wheels and spend less time and money at the gas pump. WNIJ's Andy Mitchell spoke with three people who are happy with their alternatives to traditional gas-guzzlers.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – The Illinois 11th Congressional District may switch from Republican to Democratic in this year's election, according to Northern Illinois University Political Science Professor Matt Streb.

Current Republican Representative Gerry Weller is retiring. State Senator and Democrat Debbie Halvorson has a slight edge over Republican challenger Martin Ozinga due to good name recognition and more campaign cash, Streb said.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – WNIJ's series on northern Illinois Congressional races continues with an examination of the 16th District race. WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks with NIU political scientist Matt Streb about the race, which pits incumbent Republican Don Manzullo versus Democrat Robert Abboud.

By Dan Klefstad

DeKalb, IL – This election season, WNIJ will examine northern Illinois Congressional races with NIU political scientist Matt Streb. Today, WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks with Streb about the District 14 race between incumbent Democrat Bill Foster and Republican Jim Oberweis.

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – WNIJ's Left Bank Stage opens with headliner Tab Benoit. He spoke with WNIJ's Susan Stephens about blending politics and political activism on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.