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10/04/2025

Without extraordinary intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, Madigan’s hopes for staying out of prison are slim as he prepares to surrender on Oct. 13.

Former Illinois House speaker scheduled to begin 7 ½-year sentence Oct. 13

10/04/2025

On a brand-new Teachers’ Lounge, it's Jeremy Benson! He is a STEM educator and Lab Manager with the Physics Department at Northern Illinois University.

An Northern Illinois University physics educator knows that all it takes for kids to get excited about science is their natural curiosity about the world around them.“I've compared it to to listening to a song in a language you don't understand. You can you can hear the melody. You can appreciate ...

10/04/2025

The statement came hours after President Trump said that Hamas must agree to the deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught nearly two years into the war sparked by the Oct. 7 attack into Israel.

Hamas said it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

10/04/2025

President Trump has threatened to send troops to Chicago for more than a month since launching an aggressive immigration enforcement operation:

On Saturday morning, a woman was shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Chicago's South Side, marking the second shooting of a civilian since the start of the administration’s operation.

10/03/2025

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10/03/2025

Your trusty local environment reporter Jess Savage at Friends of Nachusa Grasslands getting the buzz on what’s good to eat before the bees bury themselves in the ground for the winter. Story coming soon! Until then, enjoy calming nature vibes...

10/03/2025

What do you do when you get mad? Perspectives contributor Lonny Cain favors a long, loud cuss -- but someone doesn't like it. Get the story in today's Perspective on WNIJ.

Lonny Cain wants to know how you blow off steam.

10/02/2025

October is here! Peter Medlin has been talking with growers of VERY large pumpkins to learn their tips for a successful season. Joe Adkins of Wheaton recently gave him a tour of his pumpkin patch. We'll be sure to share the story when it's ready! (Photo credit: Spencer Tritt, WNIJ)

10/02/2025

FHN has announced plans for an affiliation agreement with Mercyhealth. Click the link for your Freeport news round-up from Freepod - The news you've been missing

WNIJ News Freeport News: FHN and Mercyhealth affiliation, City leaf program and the Oakdale Fall Festival Northern Public Radio | By Freepod Published October 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 18:59 Elenathewise/Getty Images/iStockphoto Leer en españolFHN and Mercyh...

10/02/2025

We have added new locations to pick up yard signs!

10/02/2025

The Illinois State Police investigation into the fatal crash indicates that it was most likely a medical episode that caused the driver to veer off the road into the building that housed a youth camp:

Ten children were struck by the vehicle inside the building. Five children were killed

10/02/2025

You may have seen Kober on HBO's Righteous Gemstones, Hacks and FX's American Horror Story.

Jen Kober will share life experiences and comedy in Mahomet, IL on Saturday and Janesville, WI on Sunday.