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By Chris Lehman

Drought concerns ease

DeKalb, IL – A return to normal rainfall levels has prompted the state of Illinois to de-activate its Drought Response Taskforce. WNIJ's Chris Lehman reports...

By Chris Lehman

Efforts to preserve some rare varieties of livestock.

Chris Lehman

LaFox, IL – When you think of endangered species, farm animals might not top the list. But there's an effort to preserve some rare varieties of livestock. WNIJ's Chris Lehman reports...

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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.