Susan Stephens http://northernpublicradio.org en Two Cents For Poison Hotline? http://northernpublicradio.org/post/two-cents-poison-hotline <p></p><p>The <a href="http://illinoispoisoncenter.org/">Illinois Poison Center</a> has been taking calls from worried parents for sixty years. Now it’s asking the public to make an emergency call on its behalf. &nbsp;</p><p> Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:00 +0000 Susan Stephens 30294 at http://northernpublicradio.org Two Cents For Poison Hotline? Rebuild Or Move On? Flood Victims Meet With Army Corps Tonight http://northernpublicradio.org/post/rebuild-or-move-flood-victims-meet-army-corps-tonight <p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#222222">People who live in the Illinois River town of Marseilles will learn more about their options tonight as the recovery from last month’s flooding continues. The Army Corps of Engineers based in Rock Island will host the town hall meeting that starts at 6:00 at the Marseilles American Legion Hall.&nbsp;</span></p><p> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:04:40 +0000 Susan Stephens 30180 at http://northernpublicradio.org Rebuild Or Move On? Flood Victims Meet With Army Corps Tonight NIU's First Lady Tells Stories Of "Women At Northern" http://northernpublicradio.org/post/nius-first-lady-tells-stories-women-northern <p></p><p>NIU president John Peters isn’t the only one saying goodbye to the university at the end of June…so is his wife, Barbara Cole Peters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p> Mon, 13 May 2013 11:10:34 +0000 Susan Stephens 29757 at http://northernpublicradio.org NIU's First Lady Tells Stories Of "Women At Northern" 11 Counties Declared Federal Flood Disasters http://northernpublicradio.org/post/11-counties-declared-federal-flood-disasters <p></p><p>Eleven Illinois counties were declared federal disaster areas Friday evening, paving the way for people and businesses to get more help with flood recovery efforts. President Obama approved Governor Pat Quinn’s request for federal help in the aftermath of mid-April flooding.</p><p> Sat, 11 May 2013 02:35:12 +0000 Susan Stephens 29701 at http://northernpublicradio.org 11 Counties Declared Federal Flood Disasters A Send-off For NIU President Peters http://northernpublicradio.org/post/send-niu-president-peters <p></p><p>Northern Illinois University President John Peters still has seven weeks left on the job – but Monday, the campus and community came together to say goodbye.</p><p> Tue, 07 May 2013 10:05:26 +0000 Susan Stephens 29451 at http://northernpublicradio.org A Send-off For NIU President Peters