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On a new Teachers’ Lounge, host Peter Medlin talks with Northern Illinois University’s Dr. Lara Crowley. She’s the chair of the English department at NIU.…
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The CDC recommends wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Still, some people remain averse to wearing them.It comes down to free will.That’s…
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Last week we learned that earthquakes occur nearly every day in Illinois -- we just don’t feel most of them because they are so small. This week, we are…
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The Illinois Federation of Teachers recently urged higher-ed and K-12 schools to start their semesters completely online. Many schools are releasing…
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Earthquakes occur almost every day in Illinois, but they're so small that most of the time people don't notice them.A "felt" earthquake has a magnitude of…
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As COVID-19 started shutting down international travel in March, students from Northern Illinois University studying abroad had to be rushed back…
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Annual or "dog-day" cicadas emerge throughout the summer every year and buzz all summer long. Chances are you have already started to hear them along with…
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Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman sent out an email to employees of the school on Wednesday outlining next steps for their return to…
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State and local leaders are making decisions every day about the COVID-19 pandemic that are met with both praise and criticism. WNIJ's Chase Cavanaugh has…
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Theatre has been a part of society for at least 2500 years. Northern Illinois University is making sure it continues, regardless of the pandemic.As it has…