A Princeton student recently won the Paul Simon Essay Contest. This essay highlights Illinois community colleges. The student shares how her college embraced her after she returned following a not-so-great start.

Edison Miller needs a teacher and a deadline.

For the first time, Illinois has federally-recognized tribal land. And this fall, all Illinois students will be required to learn about the state’s Native American history and present. WNIJ's Peter Medlin has more...

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is the first federal recognized tribal nation in Illinois. An Oklahoma artist has strong connections with this nation. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose speaks with this creative about how she incorporates the nations heritage into her art.

Rachel Cormier considers nature vs. nurture when it comes to walking in her mom's footsteps.

NIU tennis player and student Josefina Trella considers navigating her worlds after graduation.

El evento contó con un desfile de carretas, música, comida y baile.

13 WREX Meteorologist John Jurgens forecasts this week's weather and trends from April.

NIU student Jonathan Dumois explains how an unconventional game led to an conventional career.

This year, the U.S. Department of Education significantly changed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form. It was supposed to open federal aid to more students and simplify the process. However, errors and delays have left families frustrated. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports on how high school counselors are trying to help students through it.