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WEBNorthern 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.
Community Calendar | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
WEBThursday: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM. NATURE OR NURTURE is an all-media art show featuring 2-D images or 3-D artwork inspired by nature or evoking a feeling of being nurtured. This is open to the artist's interpretation. The Art Show will run through October 30,2024. Gallery/Church hours are T-TH 9am-2pm (815-963-4815).
Saturday Blues | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
WEBSaturday, 1pm - 4pm. Hosted by David Rosik. WNIJ is your station for in-depth news and intelligent talk. But we know how to have a little fun, too. Join David Rosik from 1 to 4 each Saturday afternoon for three hours of music that gave birth to rock-n-roll. Saturday Blues 9/14/24. Saturday Blues 9/07/24. *If the archive player is not working ...
WNIJ News - Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
WEBA Game of Action and Exercise, or: How I stopped worrying about the Sox and learned to love vintage baseball. September 19, 2024. As this year’s season winds down, some unhappy White Sox fans turn to another era for their baseball fix. The Under Rocks team heads to Creston, IL for a vintage baseball match. Listen • 37:09.
Classical Music | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
WEBWNIU is the only full-time, 24-hour-a-day, commercial-free classical music radio station in Northern Illinois. And it's all made possible with your support. Thank you.
Classical WNIU - Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
WEBSep 4, 2024 — Lise Davidsen: Tiny Desk Concert. The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set. Classical WNIU is Northern Illinois' home for the best in Classical Music and the Arts. Listen at 90.5fm in Northern Illinois, and also 105.7fm in Rockford, IL.
How to Listen - Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
WEBWNIJ and WNIU broadcast signals reach much of Northern Illinois. Our primary signals originate from our broadcast tower in Lynnville Township, IL, and reach the metro areas of DeKalb/Sycamore and Rockford. Additionally we have repeaters located in Freeport, Sterling and La Salle. Click here for a map of coverage as well as broadcast frequencies.
This Week In Illinois History: World’s First Dairy Queen (June 22, …
WEBJun 21, 2021 — Sherb Noble opens the world's first Dairy Queen in Joliet, Illinois, on June 22, 1940.
This Week In Illinois History: The Battle Of Nauvoo (September 10, …
WEBOn September 10, 1846, a militia of 1,000 men attacked Nauvoo, Illinois. They had guns, cannons, and a singular purpose: drive the Mormons from the state.
This Week In Illinois History: Birth Of The Twinkie (April 6, 1930)
WEBApr 5, 2021 — The Twinkie, America’s model junk food, got its start in Illinois. Twinkies were invented on April 6, 1930 at the Continental Baking Company in River Forest.