WNIJ News
Maggie Dougherty
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Medill Illinois News Bureau
As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs are expressing support and a desire for greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement despite state laws that limit their involvement.
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A webinar will explore how avian researchers at the University of Illinois are working to uncover the full annual cycle of the bird. -
There’s a historic manor in Rockford. This weekend, you can explore the equally historic farm on site. The executive director of Esta Barrett Manor and Gardens leads a farm tour and hike Saturday. -
At a joint news conference Friday, Carlock resident Desi Anderson was joined by state and national lawmakers to announce proposed legislation clamping down on student directory data that is not protected by current privacy laws. -
“I’m cautious of some of the things that have come from the HHS secretary," said Rep. Darin LaHood. "What I would tell people is rely on evidence and facts that are based on science." -
Conservative Illinois GOP candidate Ted Dabrowski discusses the most pressing issues in the state and how he hopes to deal with them if elected in 2026. -
The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty. -
On a new Teachers' Lounge Radio Show, it’s time to meet our student correspondents who we’ll interview every month this fall. They’re student journalists from Kaneland High School!Hear that and more education stories and conversations. -
Planned Parenthood clinics in Wisconsin will halt abortions Oct. 1. Trump’s tax and spending law includes a provision barring abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements. -
Rockford outlaw country trio Long-Shot stops by WNIJ to play live and talk with us about their latest album All In. -
Republican Darren Bailey stopped in Bloomington as part of a three-leg tour announcing another run for governor of Illinois.
