The end of June marked the end of Pride Month 202. While June is over, the LGBTQ community is still here.As we look back on Pride Month, 13 WREX wanted to talk to members of Rockford's LGBTQ community about their struggles and experiences that

COVID-19 Vaccine: Myth or Fact

Jun 7th, 2021 20m 57s

Nearly six months ago, the FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency-use authorization. A light at the end of the tunnel for millions of Americans. To understand more about this new vaccine, many turned to less-than-reliable sources

The Drama and Difficulties of the 2021 NFL Draft

May 7th, 2021 29m 16s

The 2020 NFL Draft was a draft like no other. Set in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic, the draft looked different from years past, much like the rest of 2020.But that doesn't mean the 2021 NFL draft was without its fair share

Why Local TV News Needs Women Meteorologists

Mar 15th, 2021 27m 20s

In the 1980s and 1990s, women accounted for less than 20 percent of TV weathercaster positions; Today, that number remains largely unchanged. It's one thing to hear the data, but it's another thing to hear directly from these women. In this epi

Fighting Gun Crime after Deadliest Year in Rockford History

Feb 4th, 2021 11m 7s

For years, the violent crime rate in Rockford has steadily been going down, but 2020 was the deadliest year for crime in city history. What happened? How is the Rockford Police Department fighting back?We're digging deeper into the influx of il

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BONUS: Dear 2020 - Part II

Feb 3rd, 2021 16m 38s

Welcome back to the 815 Live Podcast from 13 WREX!On the very last day of 2020, we published a special podcast called "Dear 2020." In that episode, staff members from 13 WREX shared their deeply personal and professional experiences from what w

The History and Trauma Behind Black Americans' Fear of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan 20th, 2021 9m 49s

The COVID-19 vaccine is here, but after decades of unethical experimentation, the Black community has its reservations. We talk to local experts and 13 News Reporter Lauren Baker about the history and trauma behind Black Americans' fear of the

Dear 2020

Dec 31st, 2020 56m 11s

This is a special episode of the 815 LIVE podcast! In this episode, we look back on the profound impact 2020 had on people's lives. And while this podcast usually involves members of the 13 WREX team interviewing experts, in true 2020 form, we

Traveling in the Age of COVID-19: A Family's Perspective

Aug 10th, 2020 28m 55s

As COVID-19 began its assault on the United States, summer was on the horizon. Plans were made and tickets were bought. But for many people, the threat of the virus was too much and this became a lost summer for traveling. However, others, like

COVID-19: Myth vs. Fact

Jul 23rd, 2020 24m 35s

Dr. James Cole is a trauma surgeon with a background in critical care at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, Ill. He also serves as the medical specialist in the hospital’s incident command center, which oversees operations related to COVID-1

Speaking with a Survivor of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 28th, 2020 30m 13s

Johanna Cronin is a survivor of COVID-19. She joins the podcast to talk about her symptoms, the difficulties surrounding getting tested and her overall experience. Johanna lives in Los Angeles, CA and details what it was like going into Cedar S

2020 NFL Draft Preview

Apr 21st, 2020 40m 20s

As the rest of the sports world is at a standstill, the National Football League has decided to move forward with the 2020 NFL Draft. The first round of the draft is scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m.But before the first names are call

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BONUS: 8 Minutes of Expertise with Dr. Ehren Jarrett and Mayor Tom McNamara

Apr 15th, 2020 20m 37s

Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett and Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara join the podcast to share their expertise on the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of 13 WREX's commitment to "Facts Not Fear" during this pandemic, we launched

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BONUS: 8 Minutes of Expertise with Chairman Frank Haney and Jordan Vold

Apr 8th, 2020 20m 15s

Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney and Crusader Community Health Physician's Assistant Jordan Vold join the podcast to share their expertise on the COVID-19 pandemic. Both are on the front lines, but in two very different roles.As par

Newsgathering in the Age of COVID-19

Apr 6th, 2020 26m 1s

For journalists, like many people across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way they go about doing our job. While there are certainly several questions out there about which businesses are essential during this pandem

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