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2 days ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
Dan Libman is a writing instructor at Northern Illinois, the host of WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast and published author. Libman discusses his recently released third book of short stories, Shocker in Gloomtown, with WNIJ host Jason Cregier. Dan Libman offers a live reading from the book at Maze Books in Rockford this coming Sunday. (This is an excerpt from Jason and Dan’s conversation and has been edited for clarity.)Listen to the full conversation in the link above.
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1 week ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
WNIJ host Jason Cregier is joined by Shaw Media reporter Brandon Clark to discuss recent news in the Sauk Valley. This conversation has been edited for clarity. Jason Cregier: Recently the Sterling City Council approved an ordinance to establish a new residential rental housing code. Brandon, what can you tell us about this? Brandon Clark: This has been a highly contested issue in the area. What it really revolves around is the city trying to bring negligent landowners and property owners to heel.
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2 weeks ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier
Comedian, podcast host and actor Gareth Reynolds will be performing his blend of standup comedy and crowd work at The Comedy Vault tonight through Saturday. Reynolds caught up with WNIJ host Jason Cregier ahead of his set of shows in Batavia this weekend. This is a portion of a longer conversation and has been edited for clarity. Listen to Gareth and Jason’s full conversation in the link above.
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3 weeks ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Jason Cregier |John Jurgens
13WREX meteorologist John Jurgens joins WNIJ host Jason Cregier to discuss the recent heat wave we're experiencing, plus the possibility of severe weather affecting parts of the WNIJ listening area on Thursday, May 15th. Listen to John's full forecast in the link above.
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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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.
