A Rockford music group’s new season starts at the end of this month. Each concert will be led by a guest conductor. Rockford Wind Ensemble's 2026-27 guest conductor series starts Oct. 25.

An Elgin sculpture that commemorates America250 was unveiled Saturday, Oct. 10. The design was created by a 12-year-old.

This week's poet is Susan Zeiser.

An Illinois Road Scholar will bring her social justice film to Rockford.

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's poet is Rosie Klepper.

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems written by northern Illinois poets. This week’s poet is Susan Goldberg.

Funds from a McHenry County nonprofit craft show will help fund mental health agencies.

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's segment features Terry Slaney.

Some artists have careers that are not related to their craft, but one Illinois Valley Community College alumnus has found a way to incorporate art into his practice.

Some communities use art to create a sense of belonging and unity. Freeport will look to do this with a mural. The art reveal will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Freeport Art Museum Plaza.