Mike Moen

WNIJ Morning Edition Producer

Mike Moen is the Morning Edition producer and serves as a staff reporter for WNIJ. Every morning, he works with Dan Klefstad to bring listeners the latest Illinois news. He also works with the rest of the news staff on developing and producing in-depth stories. Mike is a Minnesota native who likes movies, history, and baseball. When most people hear his last name, they assume he is 100-percent Scandinavian. But, believe it or not, he is mostly German.

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Agents Search NIU Police Department

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State Police vehicle parked outside the NIU police department

By Mike Moen and Jenna Dooley

The campus police department at Northern Illinois University received a visit from the FBI Wednesday. Officials say they were executing a search warrant.

6:27 am

Wed March 6, 2013

Gay Marriage Bill Faces Tough House Vote

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By Mike Moen

The Illinois House could soon take up a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. Political observers have said this vote will be a tough test for the latest effort to allow gay couples to marry. That remains the case as lawmakers prepare to consider the proposal.

5:16 am

Tue March 5, 2013

Rita Crundwell's State Case Still Pending

By Mike Moen

Dixon's former comptroller was back in court Monday. Rita Crundwell's attorney wants a judge to dismiss state charges against his client, who was sentenced last month to more than 19-years in federal prison.

5:05 am

Fri March 1, 2013

Sequester Will Affect Federal Courts In Northern Illinois

The federal courthouse in Rockford

By Mike Moen

The federal judicial system in northern Illinois could be another victim of a drawn-out sequester. Court officials and prosecutors say they will feel the pinch.

10:40 pm

Tue February 26, 2013

Kelly Wins Democratic Primary For Jackson's Congressional Seat

Robin Kelly

By Mike Moen

Former Illinois legislator Robin Kelly won the Democratic nomination Tuesday in the race to replace disgraced ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Junior. Kelly's victory followed a truncated campaign season where she got a boost from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC.

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4:51 am

Thu March 7, 2013