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Sam Naftzger / WNIJThe Legacy Wall is an interactive, traveling exhibit that features over 125 mini biographies on LGBTQ+ figures throughout history. The 24-foot long, double-sided display was brought to DeKalb through a partnership between various community organizations. It will be on display through Nov. 20. -
In early November 1838, the first railroad in Illinois went into operation. The train went on a symbolic, eight-mile run, introducing the state to the transportation that would dominate the next century.
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Folk singer-songwriter Lucy Holden plays songs from her new, debut solo album Here I Go. -
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An Elgin artist is empowering others by helping them fulfill their dreams while at the same time educating the community about her culture — one that she didn’t learn about until she was an adult. -
Sauk Valley area journalist Payton Felix discusses a Carroll County homicide trial and Dixon High School athletics upgrades. -
This winter's El Niño climate pattern is forecast to be among the strongest ever recorded. Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford says it's important to keep up to date on concurrent weather shocks and their global impact. -
4-term incumbent Republican Representative Bryan Steil lost his 1st congressional seat in Wisconsin to Democratic challenger Mitchell Berman, and Democrats keep control of the governorship with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeating Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany. -
The race has been called for Illinois House District 76, with incumbent Democrat Amy "Murri" Briel defeating Republican Liz Bishop. -
There are a few major school referendums on the ballot today across northern Illinois. Peter Medlin has more. -
This fall, total enrollment at public universities in Illinois is at its highest level in 10 years. Peter Medlin has more. -
Illinois just released new education data for the last school year. Peter Medlin reports on what the data says about the state's third-largest school district: Rockford.
