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WNIJ Newsroom 2018

Election 2018 Team Coverage

There were several close races in northern Illinois last night. WNIJ reporters were at election night headquarters as those results came in. We start with a report from Sarah Jesmer:

 

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The WNIJ news team reports on election night results for Nov. 2018

Newscast - Dec. 6 / 4:04 p.m.

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Newscaster: Susan Stephens / Clean Energy report: Chase Cavanaugh / Teacher's Strike report: Peter Medlin

Spot news

Democratic gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker says a new campaign ad from incumbent Republican Bruce Rauner is offensive and inaccurate. WNIJ's Sarah Jesmer has more:

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Campaign Ad - spot news

Naperville celebrated Illinois’s 200th anniversary by recently unveiling the world’s first statue to depict a young Abraham Lincoln laughing. WNIJ's Clint Cargile has more:

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Laughing Lincoln - spot news

Amazon announced it’s expanding its “Amazon Air” operation in Rockford at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. WNIJ's Peter Medlin has more:

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Amazon Air - spot news

Former Vice-President Joe Biden told an enthusiastic crowd at the Kane CountyFairgrounds they hold the power to change the direction of the country this election. WNIJ's Guy Stephens has more:

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Biden visit - spot news

Two DeKalb County hospitals received a new telemedicine system for stroke patients. WNIJ’s Chase Cavanaugh has more.

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Telestroke technology - spot news

Team Series (Aired the week of Sept. 17, 2018)

There are several proposed solar and wind farms in the WNIJ listening area as well as an established nuclear power plant. This series will outline the types of large-scale energy options available and the pros and cons of each as it pertains to the quality of life in northern Illinois. We’ll also explore the evolving nature of energy infrastructure and consumer level options.

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A round table of WNIJ reporters outline the wind, solar, and nuclear energy options available to Illinois consumers.

WNIJ's Friday Forum features  in-depth interviews with state officials, community leaders, and others whose decisions influence your life.

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Two Rockford Veterans Among 200 Honored By State