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1 week ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
Former newspaper man, and current book author Bob Hill will be at the Ethnic Heritage Museum in Rockford this Friday, and at the DeKalb County History Center in Sycamore on Saturday. Hill will be discussing his book "Out Here: Essays and Encounters from the Heart, Soul and Left Field."Hill spent forty-plus years writing over 4,000 columns, many of which for the Louisville Times and Courier Journal.
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2 weeks ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier is joined by the managing editor of Rock River Current, Kevin Haas, to discuss Mayor Tom McNamara's choices to help lead city government, the mayor's quest to improve traffic safety in the city and a beloved local water event being canceled. This interview has been edited for clarityJason Cregier: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara announced his picks to lead three city departments. What are the departments and who are his choices?
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3 weeks ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
DeKalb podcast host Terry "TD" Ryan joins WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier to discuss Illinois legislation and DeKalb County high school sports. This interview has been edited for clarity. Opinions expressed by TD Ryan are solely his and may not reflect those of WNIJ. Jason Cregier: Joining us today is Terry "TD Ryan" of the TD Ryan Unleashed podcast. Thanks for being here today TD. TD Ryan: Thank you, Jason, always a pleasure to be here.
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3 weeks ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
You may know Brooks Wheelan from his year as a featured cast member on NBC's legendary sketch program Saturday Night Live, or for guest spots on TV shows AP Bio and I Think you Should Leave. Wheelan also hosts a podcast which focuses on his guests' jobs outside entertainment before they made it in the industry, titled Entry Level. Wheelan also recently released a standup comedy special from his tour of eight Alaskan towns titled Alive in Alaska.
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Jason Cregier
22 hours agoAdvocate Health Care quietly pulled doctors out of Aurora’s Mercy Medical CenterOn Christmas Eve in 2023, Rick Albright called an ambulance for his wife, Rose Anne, who was in great pain. That ambulance took her to Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, which is only a four-minute drive away from the Albrights’ home.
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1 month ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
This week's WNIJ Community Spotlight takes us for a stroll through nature after dark. A Full Moon Hike will be held at Severson Dells Nature Center in Rockford this Friday beginning at 7 p.m.WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier is joined today by Severson Dells Public Programs Coordinator, Liz Wiener, to discuss the nighttime jaunt across the center's prairie trails. Wiener says the trail itself is a little over a mile long.
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1 month ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
This weekend offers Stephenson County residents to browse a wide range of projects, talk with contractors and learn about all things homes. The Stephenson County Home Show takes place on Saturday. Apr. 12, at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport. The event offers free admission to the general public, as well as access to professionals in home services such as landscaping and contractors. Bill Clow is with the Greater Freeport Partnership, which is hosting the event.
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1 month ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
As we have changed from winter to spring, new weather and opportunities invite themselves into our lives. Today's WNIJ Community Spotlight takes us to the city of Sycamore for the Community Expo & Job Fair, which is hosted by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce and Sycamore Park District. WNIJ's Morning Edition host Jason Cregier is joined by Shelby Crackel of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.
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1 month ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt |Jason Cregier |Susan Stephens
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2 months ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
This Saturday in Rockford marks the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Rockford, plus the afterparty Paddy Fest in Loves Park. On this weeks WNIJ Community Spotlight, Morning Edition host Jason Cregier is joined by Dick Gorman, of the Irish Marching Society, to discuss the day’s festivities and fun. This year will be the 49th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Rockford, with the first being held in 1976.
