A Dixon theater has been under construction for about two years but now things are winding down. There are just a few more restorations before their 2026 grand reopening.

Rockford Journalist Kevin Haas breaks down the top stories for 2025, and what Stateline area residents should keep an eye out for in 2026.

The Men’s Cross Country team at North Central College in Naperville is one of the most successful in the nation. For over 50 years, the team was guided by coach Al Carius. He died this fall at 83 years old. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin talked with the team and coaches about his legacy…

This episode features dancer, choreographer and educator Alexandra Beller.

The project is proposed by Endeavour Energy, a company that says it’s creating a network of sustainable data centers that reduce water use and lessen demand on the power grid.

The Sycamore School Board canceled a special board meeting at the last minute on Friday afternoon to avoid a potential violation of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Peter Medlin reports…

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's segment features Terry Slaney.

As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline are increasing.

The City of Rockford voted Monday to divert funds from the 3% Cannabis sales tax towards the city's budget deficit.

On a new Teachers’ Lounge Podcast, an Ottawa High School special education teacher helping her students transition to college…from knowing their rights to picking their classes.