University of Illinois researchers analyzed traces of DNA in rivers and streams to learn how strips of trees near water — called riparian buffers — impact land species.

Michael McKee is being held in the Winnebago County jail.

Every semester, we feature a new group of "student correspondents." They're students in a club, sport, or activity. We interview them every month and bring you their journey. This fall, we highlighted the reporters and editors at Kaneland High School's student-run magazine "The Kaneland Krier" as they raced against their deadlines.

Sustain Rockford celebrates its tenth anniversary with a party on January 14 at The Standard in downtown Rockford.

WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin sat down with IL State Senator Karina Villa (D) to talk about her new 'Safe Schools for All' law that went into effect January 1st.

This month's featured poet is Jenna Goldsmith.

On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced it was freezing $1 billion in federal funding for Illinois child care and social services. Peter Medlin has the details.

The gathering took place Tuesday, Jan. 6 at downtown DeKalb's "Peace Corner."

Two Rockford poets will use their craft to help shape the city’s literary scene.