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06/05/2026

Listen to Poetically Yours during Here and Now and All Things Considered. Poet Lise Schlosser wrote today's poem during WNIJ"s Poetically Yours Poetry Workshop.

06/05/2026

Freepod - The news you've been missing catches you up on a busy week in Stephenson County:

WNIJ News Freeport News: Freeport City Council fails to censure alderwoman, Music on Chicago returns, and more outdoor music options coming this summer Northern Public Radio | By Freepod Published June 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 21:08 FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL FA...

06/05/2026

WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier brings you news updates from the Sauk Valley with Payton Felix of Shaw Media. Their conversation reveals a flowery new name for a pedestrian bridge that was constructed over the Rock River in Dixon:

Payton Felix discusses recent news headlines from the Sauk Valley.

06/05/2026

During a recent coffee stop in Freeport, WNIJ's reporter Yvonne Boose got a story tip about how Freeport seniors are staying active. She followed up and here's the story!

There are many forms of yoga. Hot yoga, goat yoga and even yoga with horses. A group of senior citizens meets twice a week in Freeport to maintain their mobility with the help of a piece of furniture. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose joined them during one of their sessions.

06/05/2026

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.

06/05/2026

You can hear Peter Medlin's conversation with Jett Mehalic! He’s a paraprofessional at Sowers Elementary School in Roanoke, IL

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!

06/04/2026

This weekend, a variety of vendors, performers and festivities will gather at the South Main Mercado to celebrate the Hispanic and Latino heritage:

A 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...

06/03/2026

Photo slideshow from this week's "Big Boy" locomotive visit in northern Illinois:

The world's largest operating steam train is on its way to Philadelphia to celebrate the nation's 250th.

06/03/2026

International student enrollment in the U.S. is down 20% this spring compared to last. NIU’s international enrollment is down nearly 30% since Trump’s election in 2024, according to university data obtained by WNIJ.

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…

06/02/2026

“Big Boy,” the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, made its way through northern Illinois today to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. 🚂