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NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JAPAN – Our group of 24 alumni and friends of NIU is safe and warm and together. The earthquake hit just moments after we landed at Narita International Airport. I was seated in the back of the plane so I know everyone was off the plane and walking through the Terminal on the way to Customs when we felt the floor moving.

WNIJ news – An alumni group with Northern Illinois University was in Japan when the devastating earthquake struck. WNIJ's, Mike Moen, has more:

By Susan Stephens

Rockford, IL – Rockford mayor Larry Morrissey delivered his annual State of the City address last night to an enthusiastic crowd at the Coronado Theatre. His theme was "sustainability:" he made it clear that the city had to solve its own problems instead of relying on state and federal support. Morrissey also wants to get more involved in the public school system: WNIJ's Susan Stephens reports.

By Christopher Hosken

Rochelle, IL – This isn't the first time that U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Edward Schrank took on a challenge he never envisioned. Until recently, Schrank had no interest in business, much less owning and running one. But now he's preparing for the grand opening of a Sears store in Rochelle that he won in a nation-wide contest. WNIJ's Christopher Hosken has this profile.

By Mike Moen

WNIJ news – Illinois has joined 15 other states in abolishing the death penalty. The measure was signed into law this week. WNIJ's, Mike Moen, has more: