8 Minutes of Expertise: NIU expert on police policy
13 WREX interviewed Northern Illinois University Associate Professor of Sociology Kirk…
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Starting today, Illinois law requires LGBTQ history curriculum to be taught in schools
Starting Wednesday, July 1, contributions of LGBTQ people will be taught in public…
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13 WREX interviewed Jasper Vaccaro, Senior Vice President with Illinois Bank & Trust, about the economic impacts of COVID-19 on families. …
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U.S. Army looks to hire 10,000 Soldiers in three-day virtual event
As part of a three-day hiring spree, their goal is to hire 10,000 men and women from June 30 – July 2.…
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Captain dies after being found unconscious at Scott Air Force Base
According to a press release from the base, an active duty captain was found unconscious Friday at the base’s…
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Prairie State Legal Services receives $360K grant to fight housing discrimination
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that $360,000 will go to Prairie State Legal…
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New study shows pregnant women could be more vulnerable to COVID-19
(WREX) — A new study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says women who are pregnant could be more vulnerable to COVID-19. The…
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Rivets to host Fourth of July fireworks
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Cities across the Stateline canceled their fireworks displays, but a local baseball team is stepping in. The Rockford Rivets will…
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At least one shot in Springfield workplace shooting
At least one person is shot at a Springfield warehouse late Friday…
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Report: You can’t catch COVID-19 from food or food packaging
If you’re worried about catching the coronavirus from food, we have good news for…
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