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Peter Overby has covered Washington power, money, and influence since a foresighted NPR editor created the beat in 1994.

Jenna Dooley has spent her professional career in public radio. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University and the Public Affairs Reporting Program at the University of Illinois - Springfield. She returned to Northern Public Radio in DeKalb after several years hosting Morning Edition at WUIS-FM in Springfield. She is a former "Newsfinder of the Year" from the Illinois Associated Press and recipient of NIU's Donald R. Grubb Journalism Alumni Award. She is an active member of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association and an adjunct instructor at NIU.

Jason is WNIJ's host of "Morning Edition." He regularly interviews guests on a variety of topics to keep listeners informed about events happening across the WNIJ listening area. When he's not waking listeners up with the latest news, weather and information, Jason enjoys jogging, spending time with his wife and son and watching his beloved Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls.

Julie McCarthy has spent most of career traveling the world for NPR. She's covered wars, prime ministers, presidents and paupers. But her favorite stories "are about the common man or woman doing uncommon things," she says.

Jane Greenhalgh is a senior producer and editor on NPR's Science Desk.

Spencer's creativity shows up in a variety of spaces on-air and online for WNIJ. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Communications and Digital Media Production. Spencer's interest in multimedia comes from a mix of his love for arts and music with an interest in technology.

Staci Hoste joined the stations in 2008 and is responsible for general operations and overall strategy. She has been a lifelong listener to WNIJ and WNIU — first as a "prisoner of public radio" in her parents' back seat and now of her own enthusiastic accord. Her favorite shows include "On the Media," "This American Life" and "Wait, Wait…Don't Tell Me."  In addition to her role at the station, Staci serves on the board of directors for Riverfront Museum Park, Kish Health System Hospice, The University Station Alliance and the Illinois Public Broadcasting Council. When time allows. she enjoys reading and working on an ongoing home restoration project.

David James joined WNIJ in 2010, and has been the host of the "Saturday Night Blues" since May 2011. He is a longtime resident of northern Illinois, with stints in Arizona and North Carolina. James enjoys live music, hockey, and is always up for a road trip or a round of golf.

Claire Buchanan is a northern Illinois native and a public radio enthusiast. She earned a B.A. and M.A. in communication from Northern Illinois University. She joined WNIJ in 2018 as All Things Considered producer. Now, she is the Morning Edition Producer and Engagement Coordinator.

Corporate Support Representative Bill Braksick is a longtime NPR listener, having discovered public radio in his early 20s. More than three decades later, he still listens, while also working with business and organizations that support Northern Public Radio.