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.

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Reaction to Pope Francis
12:14 am
Thu March 14, 2013

Bishop Malloy Of Rockford Diocese Joyful...And Surprised

Credit Susan Stephens / WNIJ
Bishop David Malloy, Diocese of Rockford

The leader of the Catholic Church’s Rockford Diocese says he is “filled with joy” over the College of Cardinals’ selection of Pope Francis. 

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No Names In Closed Process
12:45 am
Wed March 13, 2013

Final Four Candidates In NIU Presidential Search

Credit Northern Illinois University

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.


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5000 Years Of Corn in Peru
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.

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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Section 8 Housing Probe
5:47 pm
Fri March 8, 2013

NIU VP Williams On Leave Following FBI Search

A top administrator at Northern Illinois University is now on paid leave. The move involving Eddie Williams is related to the search of the campus police department by federal authorities this week. 

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Rockford casino
6:23 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Illinois Senators Tackle New Casino Bill

Credit EasyPickle / Flickr

A new gambling expansion plan is moving to the full Illinois Senate, just days after Governor Pat Quinn vetoed a similar plan.


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