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The Annie E. Casey FoundationA new report ranked Illinois 7th in the country for education. But what factors are they weighing? Peter Medlin reports… -
Sean Casten for CongressSuburban Congressman Sean Casten recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights demanding data on complaints filed by students.The office’s website shows zero sexual harassment or violence case resolutions since Trump took office. The Democratic House member spoke with WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin about the situation…
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On a new podcast, we talk with one of the few special education teachers who were special education students themselves. Hear a young Illinois educator’s unique path into the classroom! -
While most student research projects end up in a storage bin in the attic, one that 8th graders at Naperville's Lincoln Junior High worked on is now state law. -
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Rockford will celebrate its Hispanic and Latino heritage through community at the South Main MercadoA variety of vendors, performers and festivities will gather at the South Main Mercado to celebrate the Hispanic and Latino heritage that's rooted in Rockford. Highlighting the culture, ingenuity and community spirit of south Rockford, the Mercado brings everyone together to enjoy and learn from one another. -
Payton Felix discusses recent news headlines from the Sauk Valley. -
The world's largest operating steam train is on its way to Philadelphia to celebrate the nation's 250th. -
International students at Northern Illinois University say the Trump administration's constant rule changes have made their lives more stressful and complicated. WNIJ's Peter Medlin spoke to some of those students about just how much has changed … -
June is Pride Month. WNIJ Yvonne Boose speaks with Andrew Mertzenich about his book "Forest City Yester-Queer - A Concise History of the Queer Community of Rockford, Illinois." The conversation starts with Mertzenich explaining the inspiration behind writing the book. -
A Poplar Grove Marine Corps veteran started a movement and a part of it is playing on the big screenImagine coming home from war with no injuries. Then, three days later, a car accident changes everything. WNIJ's Yvonne Boose has the story of one Poplar Grove veteran who turned his personal tragedy into an opportunity for other disabled veterans: a national sports team. -
A Loves Park artist will tell her friend's story through a series of paintings.
