Illinois
8:29 am
Mon April 22, 2013

Quinn Visits Marseilles After Evacuations

Credit Guy Stephens / WNIJ
  • Governor declares disaster area

  • Links to weather and flood information
  • Marseilles Elementary School closed

Governor Pat Quinn toured areas along the Illinois River in Marseilles. His visit also included stops in Ottawa and North Utica. He declared 44 counties disaster areas.

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-Illinois
8:29 am
Mon April 22, 2013

Money Smart Week Promotes Financial Literacy

Credit NIU Today

Northern Illinois residents will have the opportunity to gain financial literacy this week from a series of free events in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.

Chairwoman Lorna Cote said that, with more than 160 events and programs for a wide range of age groups, there is something for everyone to learn by attending. “I’ve attended quite a few seminars over the years, and I always learn something new,” she said.

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-Illinois
8:27 am
Mon April 22, 2013

Lawmakers Look At HIV Disclosure Rules

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Senator Jim Oberweis

HIV-positive students would no longer be outed to their school officials under a measure pending before the state Senate. 

Illinois' Public Health Department tells schools if one of their students has HIV or AIDS.

The agency has to - it's a state law, passed in the 1980s.

Ramon Gardenhire is with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

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1:29 am
Sun April 21, 2013

The KSO Spring Concert: Romancing The "Rach"

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will soon close its current season in grand fashion with “Romancing the Rach,” Saturday evening, May 4th.

Classical WNIU invites you to DeKalb for the adventure, as the KSO fills the NIU’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall with the sounds of Rachmaninoff.  Specifically, we’ll hear Piano Concerto No. 2 and Symphonic Dances, Opus 45. "Les Preludes" by Liszt is also on this program you won't want to miss.

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Prior to joining NPR, Eric worked at The Washington Post, where he managed the front page of the site, helped develop mobile strategies, assisted in social media and blogging efforts and occasionally wrote for the paper.

Arts
6:14 am
Fri April 19, 2013

Environmental Film Fest In DeKalb

An environmental film festival kicks off in DeKalb this weekend. The event is hosted by NIU's Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy. Organizers are hoping to boost attraction this year. They're adding a traditional film festival component previously not included in the event's young history.

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Illinois
6:04 am
Fri April 19, 2013

Illinois House Rejects Concealed Carry Bill

Credit state of Illinois

A concealed carry measure supported by the National Rifle Association was defeated in the Illinois House Thursday. It was the latest attempt by lawmakers to comply with a court order that they pass a law permitting people to carry guns in public.

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