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By Chris Lehman

Meet the woman who changed the address of everyone in town.

Chris Lehman

Lee, IL – Every small town has a local history buff: Someone who can tell you who the first mayor was or where the general store used to be. WNIJ's Chris Lehman met someone who not only knows her town's history; she's part of it.

By WNIJ News

Rockford, IL – Adults and children living with mental illness - either personally or within their families - share their stories in this radio production. Hear insights on children's mental health, recovery and resiliency from a panel of local experts, including Carol Craig, MD, Child Psychiatrist Richard Jaconette, MD, Child Psychiatrist Frank Ware, ACSW, Executive Director of Janet Wattles Center and others. Length: 59mins.

By Guy Stephens

Lee Johnson, birds, and Birdfest

Chris Lehman

Sand Bluff Bird Observatory, Durand, IL – Colored Sands Forest Preserve holds its annual Birdfest May 6 & 7. WNIJ's Guy Stephens talked to the man in charge of Sand Bluff Bird Observatory's efforts.

By Chris Lehman

Saving the planet while on vacation

Chris Lehman

Rockford, IL – Maybe you're looking for something a little different for your summer vacation this year. One environmental organization offers the chance to help save the planet while you're on vacation. Stephen Vaughn is treasurer of the Blackhawk Chapter of the Sierra Club. He spoke with WNIJ's Chris Lehman about the program.

By Chris Lehman

Witness in Palestine

Chris Lehman

DeKalb, IL – The West Bank of Palestine might not seem to be the first place a Jewish American woman might want to head after graduating from college. WNIJ's Chris Lehman spoke with someone who did just that...

Anna Baltzer's website http://annainthemiddleeast.com/