WNIJ Congressional Series: District 8 (2008-09-23)
WNIJ's series on northern Illinois Congressional races continues with an examination of the 8th District race.
Gas, Hybrid, or Electric? (2008-09-23)
A look at three ways people are saving gas...but still driving.
The Real Story on Rabid Bats (2008-09-23)
There's less to fear than you think about the skyrocketing rabid bat numbers in Illinois.
IL-11: Illinois District May Turn Democratic (2008-09-16)
WNIJ continues its series on Illinois congressional races with the LaSalle-area District 11.
WNIJ Congressional series: District 16 (2008-09-08)
WNIJ and NIU political scientist examine the 16th District Congressional race.
WNIJ Congressional series continues with District 14 (2008-09-04)
WNIJ's series on Congressional races continues with an examination of District 14.
Guitarist Tab Benoit on Katrina (2008-08-29)
Singer/Guitarist/Environmentalist Tab Benoit plays Rockford's On the Waterfront festival on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Meet the woman picking bands for OTW's Left Bank Stage (2008-08-29)
The same person has picked Bands for OTW'S Left Bank Stage for 20 Years.
On The Waterfront artist Randy Sabien's new sound (2008-08-27)
Jazz violinist Randy Sabien talks about the new band, and new sound, he's bringing to this year's On the Waterfront.
Rockford bluesman "Just part of the band." (2008-08-25)
A Rockford bluesman prefers to play WITH the band, not in front of it.
WNIJ starts series on congressional races (2008-08-25)
WNIJ's Dan Klefstad talks congressional races with NIU's Matt Streb
Battle heats up between ProCure and NIU over proton therapy center building (2008-07-24)
Private Company sues University Over Proton Center.
DeKalb Mayor Dies of Cancer (2008-07-23)
DeKalb Mayor Frank Van Buer dies of cancer at the age of 74.
ProCure and NIU both want proton centers (2008-07-02)
Private Developer and NIU Spar Over Proton Center.
How protons help destroy cancer (2008-07-01)
A primer on proton cancer treatment. How proton therapy works and meet someone who has used it.
Groundbreaking for Proton Cancer Therapy Center (2008-06-20)
Eventually Less Travel and Expense for Proton Therapy Patients.
RSO Tosca (2008-05-16)
Its stage and music directors and the lead talk about the Rockford Symphony Orchestra's "Tosca"
Flying the Confederate flag (2008-04-22)
DeKalb resident defiantly flies Confederate flag for decade.
The Michelangelo Project (2008-04-17)
Six bronzes cast directly from Michelangelo's study models were created and exhibited first in northern Illinois.
Republicans lose Hastert's seat (2008-03-11)
Republicans fail to keep Dennis Hastert's Congressional seat during a special election.
Foster wins Congressional seat (2008-03-09)
Democrat Bill Foster beat Republican Jim Oberweis in the Illinois 14th Congressional District's special election.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (2008-03-07)
WNIJ's Guy Stephens talks with the director of the NIU production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
14th District candidates, part 2 (2008-03-07)
The two candidates in the 14th Congressional District's special election talk about the economy and health care.
14th District candidates, part 1 (2008-03-06)
Republican Jim Oberweis and Democrat Bill Foster talk about Iraq and immigration in the first of two candidate profiles in the 14th Congressional District's special election.
Dealing with the 14th District Special Election (2008-03-05)
WNIJ's Guy Stephens speaks with DeKalb County Clerk Sharon Holmes about how she and other election officials were preparing for the March 8th special election in the 14th District.
NIU President John Peters (2008-02-26)
WNIJ's Susan Stephens speaks with NIU President John Peters on the morning that students returned to classes, more than a week after the shootings on campus.
NIU Memorial Service (2008-02-25)
NIU hosts a memorial service to help the community cope with and move beyond the February 14th shooting.
NIU prepares for first class since shootings (2008-02-25)
An NIU instructor prepares for the resumption of classes since the February 14th shootings in Cole Hall.
NIU instructor returns to work (2008-02-19)
NIU instructor Patricia Rieman returns to work five days after the campus shootings.
NIU weekend vigils, remembrances aid healing (2008-02-18)
It was a long weekend of candlelight vigils and remembrance services around Northern Illinois University.
The hunting of a candidate (2008-01-04)
There's still one 14th Congressional District candidate who's an unknown not only to voters, but also to the other candidates, political insiders, and even elections officials.
Hastert's hold on the 14th (2007-11-20)
We take a look at former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's past campaigns - and his challengers.
Former Governor goes to prison (2007-11-08)
An Illinois politician makes the trek to Wisconsin to begin his prison sentence.
Fed officials urge those affected by August floods to file (2007-10-26)
As a deadline for aid applications approaches, officials says only a few of the many applications sent out have been filed. They say people shouldn't assume they won't qualify for some form of assistance.
DeKalb shelter copes, readies pets for adoption from hoarding case (2007-10-26)
A massive animal hoarding case involving a Rochelle woman has left a DeKalb Shelter struggling to meet the demand of hundreds of animals...and and volunteers wanting to help.
Cab Drivers, Part 1 (2007-10-12)
Cab driving is a notoriously dangerous profession. Meet two cab drivers and find out what attracts them to this dangerous lifestyle.
Cab Drivers, Part 2 (2007-10-12)
In part two of our series, we learn just how risky cab driving can be.
Cab Drivers, Part 3 (2007-10-12)
Hear what some Rockford cab drivers are willing to do to make a buck...from the unethical to the illegal.
Cab Drivers, Part 4 (2007-10-12)
We conclude our series on cab driving by hearing stories from cabbies about the demoralizing, even illegal, things they'll do to hike up that tip.
Local cop helps train Iraqi police (2007-09-19)
NIU's police chief describes the frustrations of training the Iraqi police.
A conversation with Bobby Harrison (2007-09-13)
He captured the public imagination when he announced in 2005 that he had seen an Ivory-billed Woodpecker, a bird long thought to be extinct. WNIJ's Guy Stephens has a conversation with Bobby Harrison.
Hastert announces retirement (2007-08-17)
Longtime Congressman Dennis Hastert takes his retirement plans public.
The supporters and opponents of Dennis Hastert (2007-08-17)
There's no denying Congressman Dennis Hastert's popularity, but just who's supporting him?
Flooding makes Rockford disaster area (2007-08-08)
Hear how people are coping with Monday night's flooding.
DRIVEN: Angela Valianos (2007-07-02)
One woman's work to end horse slaughter in DeKalb.
Who's eating horse meat? (2007-07-02)
It's forbidden to eat horse meat in the US, so we found someone who has had it overseas.
LEGO Art (2007-06-29)
A new art exhibit at Rockford's Discovery Center shows LEGOs are more than just a kid's toy.
Theater in Rockford (2007-06-28)
Arts fans have more and more choices in Rockford...but should there be more?
Potawatomi gamble on Shabbona (2007-05-29)
Residents of the DeKalb County town of Shabbona meet with members of the Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Nation to talk about plans to build a bingo hall on land that may be the state's only reservation.
Horse slaughter outlawed (2007-05-29)
A new Illinois law bans horse slaughter for human consumption.
Freeport to revitalize Rawleigh complex? (2007-05-29)
The City of Freeport tries to get its citizens involved in revitalizing the massive, abandoned Rawleigh Factory.
Controversy hits newly elected Alderman (2007-05-14)
DeKalb residents call for the resignation of a new city council member.
Proposed Kishwaukee Valley Water Authority to control groundwater (2007-04-16)
Water's the issue for voters in parts of DeKalb, McHenry and Boone counties.
Illinois Superintendent deployed to Afghanistan (2007-03-27)
Students in a small school district in western Illinois give their Superintendent a big send-off: Roy Webb is being deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the Iowa National Guard.
Halfway to hurricane relief: volunteers helping volunteers (2007-03-27)
Jenna Wright introduces us to the people who provide food, shelter, and good company to volunteer groups making their way south to help out victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Could DeKalb be a haven for retirees? (2007-03-16)
DeKalb's mayor wants a thousand condos, a parking deck and more retailers for the city's downtown. All this is aimed at retirees, not NIU students.
Tobacco sales to Winnebago youths up from last year (2007-03-07)
Inspections find more clerks selling smokes to minors than during the last round of inspections, reversing a trend.
Deadline near for public comment on Prairie Parkway environmental study (2007-02-23)
Time is running out for public comment on an environmental study that is the latest step in the planning for the so-called Prairie Parkway.
Republicans propose $5 billion Capital Plan for Illinois (2007-02-20)
State House Republicans have come up with a $5 billion dollar capital plan that relies on expanding gambling at the state's casinos.
Two landmark Russian plays on stage at NIU (2007-02-02)
NIU's School of Theatre and Dance tackles two Russian Plays-both essential works, both with large casts.
Protect your pet from winter's worst (2007-01-30)
Animal advocate says frigid temperatures are a reminder to take extra care to protect your pets against the hazards of the season.
An interview with Richard Goldstone (2007-01-25)
A leading figure in guiding nations from conflict to constitutional governments in residence at Beloit College talks about some of his experiences, motivations and hopes.