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Today (October 23rd), our LaSalle broadcast signal will be undergoing tower work and will be off the air. Thanks for your patience as we complete this work, and while our 91.3 FM signal is off the air. You can always listen here on our website or on our WNIJ mobile app.

Poetically Yours

Poetically Yours

Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Poetically Yours airs Fridays during Here and Now at 12:31 and All Things Considered at 6:18 p.m. Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. This weekly segment will give you a moment of pause and reflection as you wind down the week. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu

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Poetically Yours - When your job gets emotional

Yvonne Boose

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Richard Vargas.
Watch Poetically Yours Live: 'More than greeting card love'

February is a time for love, but it’s not all chocolates and hearts here at Poetically Yours Live. Our poets will explore all of the complexities of the emotion that often gets the most attention this time of the year. Join us for a conversation as our favorite poets share their verses on love with you hosted by WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose.
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Poetically Yours LIVE

Join us for an evening with a few of our favorite poetry pros from across northern Illinois. WNIJ’s Poetically Yours host Yvonne Boose will lead a…