Susan Stephens

WNIJ News Reporter/Producer

Susan’s parents should have known she’d end up in radio: her favorite toys were tape recorders, cameras, notepads, and books. Many years later, she’s an award-winning reporter at her favorite radio station. Formerly WNIJ’s News Director, she asked to return to the role of full-time reporter/anchor/utility player in 2010 (less paperwork, more reporting!). Her #1 goal is to tell the most compelling stories in the fewest words possible…all the better if a little humor can be thrown into the mix. It should come as no surprise, then, that she can whip up a haiku for any occasion. She also enjoys the Detroit Tigers, learning pioneer skills (Gardening, canning, and the like. Just in case.), traveling with friends, and pretending she’s going to get around to playing her theremin.

sstephens@niu.edu

Another NIU "Coffee Fund" Case Dropped

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NIU Controller Keith Jackson

By Susan Stephens

Charges have been dropped against one of Northern Illinois University’s top financial officials. University controller Keith Jackson was charged last year with two felonies and one misdemeanor related to the so-called “coffee fund” scandal.

5:34 pm

Fri March 29, 2013

NIU's Next President Announced Soon

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By Susan Stephens

Northern Illinois University officials are preparing to announce who their next leader will be. Although school representatives are being cryptic about the announcement, it could come as early as this week.

9:40 am

Mon March 25, 2013

Concealed Carry Law Far From Approval, Despite Court Order

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By Susan Stephens

Illinois lawmakers have until June 9th to come up with a plan to allow the concealed carry of handguns in the state, by order of a federal court. There have been a number of public hearings on the issue, but so far, legislative maneuvers have kept any plan from advancing.

2:49 am

Fri March 22, 2013

Closed Door Meetings For NIU's Final Four Today

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By Susan Stephens

The search for the next president of Northern Illinois University moves forward today… behind closed doors at its Naperville campus. The school’s Board of Trustees will meet with four finalists, whose identities have not been disclosed.

12:14 am

Thu March 14, 2013

Bishop Malloy Of Rockford Diocese Joyful...And Surprised

Credit Susan Stephens / WNIJ

Bishop David Malloy, Diocese of Rockford

By Susan Stephens

The leader of the Catholic Church’s Rockford Diocese says he is “filled with joy” over the College of Cardinals’ selection of Pope Francis.

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Mon April 1, 2013