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Quinn Vetoes Gambling Expansion Bill

WNIJ — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:37:53 +0000

Gov. Pat Quinn waited until the last minute to act on a plan that would have given Illinois five new casinos – including one in Rockford – and allowed slot machines at horse race tracks.

Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey expressed disappointment at the veto but was optimistic that a Rockford-based casino could be approved in the November veto session.

Dinner and the RSO - Is Sold Out!

WNIJ — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:36:58 +0000

Thanks to everyone who made a reservation to join us for dinner and the symphony, February 9th. We quickly reached capacity for this year's event. Hope to see you next time!

Pledge Now! It's WNIJ's End Of The Year Membership Campaign!

WNIJ — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:03:00 +0000

Now's the time to make your tax-deductible year-end contribution and support your source for NPR news and intelligent talk!

Attorneys File Motions in Curl Case

WNIJ — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:03:34 +0000

Attorneys have filed additional motions in the case of the man accused of killing Northern Illinois University student "Toni" Keller.

Students Struggling to Pay for College Without State Support

WNIJ — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:56:54 +0000

More than 150,000 college students were left without financial help this spring when Illinois ran out of money for MAP Grants. For some students, MAP Grants are the only thing keeping them in school.