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Emily Porter is a mother, wife, and librarian. Currently, she is the Director of the Byron Public Library District and someday, she hopes to be the owner of a lakefront cabin.

Christopher Heimerman is an award-winning former newspaper editor and host of the podcast "40,000 Steps Radio" which centers around his recovery from alcohol addiction and mental illness, as well as marathon running.

Harold joined the WNIJ team in early 2013. After getting his feet wet doing part time announcements, a path opened up for him to take his place as the host of the Friday Night Blues.

Mikah Walker is a senior majoring in journalism at Northern Illinois University.

Susan Fumo is the Executive Director of School Improvement for Rockford Public Schools and the Board President for Rockford Promise.

Lynnly Buchanan is a DeKalb resident. She is an NIU alum and has worked as an accountant and church administrator. Lynnly and her husband Dave love spending time with their large family. They have 3 grown children, 2 teenagers, 1 son-in-law, a grandson, 2 loud dogs, and 2 cats.

Bill Gahan, English department chair and Faculty Trustee at Rockford University, is a native of Madrid, Spain.

Laurie Elish-Piper, Ph.D., is dean of the College of Education at Northern Illinois University.