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

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

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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.

12:45 am

Wed March 13, 2013

Final Four Candidates In NIU Presidential Search

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By Susan Stephens

The search for Northern Illinois University’s next president has been narrowed to four candidates. The school is seeking a replacement for President John Peters, who will leave the university in June.

2:56 am

Mon March 11, 2013

New Study: Culture Can't Thrive On Fish Alone

Credit Jonathan Haas / for NIU Today

One of the sites studied in the Peruvian research.

By Susan Stephens

A report led by two northern Illinois anthropologists sheds new light on a South American civilization’s origins…and its dependence on corn.

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9:40 am

Mon March 25, 2013