Guy Stephens

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn gave his State of the State address this week. He repeatedly hammered a theme of political courage during his speech to the General Assembly.

Illinois Congressman Don Manzullo says the House should not take the blame for the looming fiscal cliff.  He says the House passed a tax bill last summer. He faults the Senate for not acting on that bill, or any House proposal, since.  He says a deal could come together very quickly, if both sides agree to work on it.

The NIU Huskies football team has headed down to Miami to play in the Discover Orange Bowl.  They’ll be joined by a host of school officials, alumni and students.  Getting everyone down there has taken an unprecedented effort across the NIU community.

To say there was interest in the NIU community about the game would be an understatement. Brad Hoey is Director of Communications & Marketing at NIU. He’s been involved with bowl trips since he was a student broadcaster for Huskies in the 1980s. He says this one is a huge leap from previous bowl trips.

A DeKalb organization that provides meals to those in need is looking to expand in 2013. To pay for that, the Feed’em Soup community project has started a late night food service.