Common Ground Documentary | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and …
Dec 21, 2024 · Please join Farmers Rising, the non-profit organization, for a showing of the groundbreaking documentary Common Ground. About Common Ground: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health.
Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard
Oct 12, 2024 · Following two massive explosions in 1944 in Port Chicago, California, that killed 320 American sailors and injured 390 more, the US Navy branded 50 young Black sailors as mutineers for their refusal to return to the unsafe working conditions that caused the explosions. These 50 Black sailors would be known as The Port Chicago 50. They protested their unfair treatment, and were tried and ...
Illinois education leaders unveil 'Vision 2030': a blueprint for the ...
Nov 25, 2024 · A group of five statewide education organizations released a blueprint for the future of Illinois education called Vision 2030.. The broad plan revolves around three pillars: future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding.
George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" presented by Rockford Choral …
Dec 1, 2024 · Rockford Choral Union presents its 78th season of George Frideric Handel’s “MESSIAH” Saturday, Nov 30th and Sunday, Dec. 1st at 3 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9203rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104. These concerts were performed first in Rockford by the Rockford Lutheran Choral Union in 1945 as a gift to the community especially to veterans returning from World War II.
NIU Teen and Family STEM Café: Canning, Growing, and …
Oct 12, 2024 · In partnership with NIU STEAM, our monthly Teen & Family STEM Cafés are back for 2025! Explore the art of home gardening and its connection to food preservation in this engaging session with NIU STEAM Community Engagement Coordinator Jessica Cima. Discover sustainable food systems, master canning techniques with a focus on the science of safe food preservation, and learn how growing and ...
Northern Public Radio | WNIJ Homepage | Northern Public Radio: …
Dec 19, 2012 · Northern Public Radio (WNIJ) is your source for in-depth news and analysis, diverse music programming, and cultural coverage. We provide a variety of content, including local and national news, classical music, jazz, folk, and blues. Our website, www.northernpublicradio.org, offers a wealth of information about our programming, events, and ways to support us.
Courtney Reed Live at The Hemmens
Dec 16, 2024 · The City of Elgin and The Hemmens Cultural Center are proud to announce the return of Broadway Star, Courtney Reed, to the Hemmens Stage for a concert on January 10th, 2025. Ms. Reed will be accompanied by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Courtney first fell in love with theatre at the age of 6 performing on The Hemmens’ stage as a mouse in Cinderella with Children’s Theatre of Elgin.
The Life and Work of John Steinbeck
Oct 12, 2024 · John Steinbeck achieved critical acclaim in the literary community with such stories as Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, and The Grapes of Wrath. After being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940 for The Grapes of Wrath, his writing career continued to soar to new heights, culminating in him being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 “for his realistic and imaginative ...
FrUiTCaKeS | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
Dec 14, 2024 · ***Unfortunately, due to cast illness, Polo Area Community Theatre is cancelling our first weekend of performances for FrUiTCaKeS. (December 6th, 7th, & 8th.) We have added additional performance for our second weekend. The full schedule of performances for next weekend are Friday December 13th at 7pm, Saturday December 14th at 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday December 15th at 2pm.
Sycamore police identify couple found dead outside of their home
Nov 22, 2024 · Sycamore police responded to a call in the 200 Block of E. Maplewood Drive for a report of a shooting. Police have identified the deceased as Kimberly and Robert Hurley. Autopsies are pending. Investigators say they have no evidence or indication to believe any other individuals were involved in the incident, or that there is a risk to the public. The public is requested to contact the ...