Mike Moen

WNIJ Morning Edition Producer

Mike Moen is the Morning Edition producer and serves as a staff reporter for WNIJ. Every morning, he works with Dan Klefstad to bring listeners the latest Illinois news. He also works with the rest of the news staff on developing and producing in-depth stories. Mike is a Minnesota native who likes movies, history, and baseball. When most people hear his last name, they assume he is 100-percent Scandinavian. But, believe it or not, he is mostly German.

mmoen@niu.edu

Tensions mount in Illinois House over pensions

By Mike Moen

The Illinois House is divided over a measure that would bring major changes to the state's pension system. The plan was approved by a committee on Tuesday. But it ignited a tense debate on the House floor.

7:08 am

Wed May 30, 2012

Cigarette tax hike goes to governor

By Mike Moen

Illinois smokers should prepare to spend more money on cigarettes. The proposed dollar-a-pack increase cleared its final legislative hurdle Tuesday. Governor Pat Quinn says he will sign the measure.

7:23 am

Tue May 29, 2012

Extended cell-phone restriction sent to governor

Representative Jerry F. Costello, II

By Mike Moen and Brian Mackey

Illinois drivers could soon be banned from talking on cell phones while going through an emergency zone. State lawmakers sent the measure to the governor Monday.

12:04 pm

Thu May 24, 2012

Patrick Fitzgerald's presence felt beyond high profile corruption cases

Paul Logli

By Mike Moen

A former prosecutor gives the outgoing U.S. Attorney for northern Illinois high marks for his relationship with local law enforcement.

8:07 am

Wed May 23, 2012

Anti-bullying measure fails in Illinois legislature

By Mike Moen and Rachel Otwell

The Illinois Senate has rejected a measure aimed at making schools adopt tougher anti-bullying policies. But supporters may try again.

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10:01 am

Wed May 30, 2012