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On Saturday, millions across the country protested President Trump at “No Kings” rallies…including at several rallies in northern Illinois. Peter Medlin reports…
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Nia Springer Norris says it's important to stand up against injustice — just start on common ground.
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From tariffs to federal job cuts, the Trump administration policy changes may have people concerned about what’s next. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose talks with a few people who share how they cope during these uncertain times and offer advice for others.
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Singer-songwriter Eli Parker, from Rockford, joins us to play songs from his new EP Until the Last.
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Saturday, June 14, a military parade is expected in Washington D.C. to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and the President's birthday. Megan Bichon says Women's March Rockford will hold its own observance.
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Education is a lightning rod for Trump administration cuts, threats, and orders. As part of WNIJ’s “Uncertainty” series, Peter Medlin asks education leaders at every level how they plan for the future when funding is unstable...
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DeKalb podcaster TD Ryan discusses the legacy of former DeKalb County Coroner Denny Miller. Plus, the lack of public pools in DeKalb County.
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A northern Illinois orchestra is making its concerts more accessible by offering free options.
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Donald Trump imposed tariffs on major trading partners a little more than a week after he was sworn into office . Since then, it’s been a flurry of threats and escalating tensions, causing turmoil for farmers in Illinois and beyond. Jess Savage reports on the potential impacts on agriculture in the state.
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Frances Jaeger introduces us to Friederich Wilhelm Von Steuben, a man who set the U.S. military on the right path 250 years ago.
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Republicans argue cuts to food assistance programs, such as SNAP, are necessary to reduce waste, even as advocates say changes will hurt the country’s most vulnerable families.