Jenna Dooley
News DirectorJenna 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.
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Republican Liz Bishop is calling for a fresh review of allegations involving her opponent in Illinois’ 76th District. It comes as an interim ethics watchdog takes over in Springfield next month. State Representative Amy “Murri” Briel continues to deny accusations filed by a former staffer alleging sexual harassment and drug use in her office. -
Un hombre está muerto después de un tiroteo involucrando un oficial en Sycamore durante el fin de semana. La policía de Sycamore respondió a una llamada de actividad sospechosa el sábado por la noche cerca de Foxpointe Drive y Constance Lane. -
One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Sycamore over the weekend. Sycamore police responded to a call of suspicious activity Saturday night near Foxpointe Drive and Constance Lane.
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Durante una asamblea pública legislativa el jueves 10 de septiembre de 2026, Amy "Murri" Briel continuó defendiendo su oficina contra las acusaciones de acoso en el lugar de trabajo y uso de drogas. -
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During a legislative town hall held on Thursday, Rep. Amy "Murri" Briel continued to defend her office against allegations of workplace harassment and drug use.
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Over the weekend, Hope Haven in DeKalb experienced an outpouring of donations. It came after reports circulated online about a local family in need of emergency housing. -
La policía de DeKalb arrestó a un hombre el jueves 2 de julio, después de recibir llamadas al 911 sobre agresiones físicas y sexuales que ocurrieron en la Biblioteca Pública de DeKalb y en el área alrededor del DeKalb Farmers Market. -
DeKalb police arrested a man Thursday afternoon after receiving 911 calls related to physical and sexual assaults occurring at the DeKalb Public Library and DeKalb Farmer's Market.
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Memphis-based artist Kirsten Sandlin's mural was selected by the Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission as part of the America 250 initiative and commemorates DeKalb's place along America's first transcontinental roadway from New York to San Francisco.
