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Jonathan DumoisThe restoration of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park is the next phase of a six-acre global campus in Rockford. -
Democracy SchoolsNearly 100 Illinois high schools are part of an initiative to strengthen civics education. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin went to their annual conference to talk about how Democracy Schools can help when three-fourths of Americans think democracy is under serious threat.
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Jen Kober will share life experiences and comedy in Mahomet, IL on Saturday and Janesville, WI on Sunday. -
The Natural Land Institute acquired a tract of old-growth forest in Rockford. They’ve already found unique plants, mushrooms and more within the 20 acres, and they’re anticipating many more discoveries in the spring. Jess Savage has more. -
The Trump administration ended an annual hunger survey earlier this week. The USDA tracked hunger for decades with this survey, and local organizations like the Northern Illinois Food Bank used this data to better serve the community. -
The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is open for business again after briefly being closed while it moved into a new building at 4133 Progress Blvd. in Peru. -
The city of Aurora’s light festival is coming back but this time with more shine. Aurora’s first LUMENAURA took place last year. -
Several states, including Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, are in moderate to severe drought. Climatologists say it’s unlikely to let up soon. -
Gary and Holly Schmidt were found dead in their home after police responded to a request for a status check. -
Imagine being at an art festival and all of a sudden you are a piece of the creation. That’s exactly what happened for some participants at the recent Elgin Fringe Festival. -
Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems written by northern Illinois poets. This week’s poet is Susan Zeiser.
