How are businesses meeting the challenges of the current economy? How are consumers interacting with businesses, and what permanent changes should we expect? Learn about the creative ways in which businesses large and small, rural and urban, are responding to current challenges
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Rena Cotsones has been tapped to lead the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development following the retirement in June of long-time administrator Anne Kaplan. Cotsones will be the first to hold the new title of Chief Engagement Officer. As Kaplan’s successor,
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WNIJ is thrilled to announce the addition of two new reporters to their news team: Yvonne Boose and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco. Community reporter Yvonne Boose will cover artistic, cultural, and spiritual expressions in the COVID-19 era. Social justice reporter Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco will cover substandard housing
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Retiring after 46 years of service There’s a reason why Anne Kaplan has been involved in nearly every major NIU development over the past 40+ years: she’s the person everyone wants to have at the table. They know she’ll bring good judgement.
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We know that diets rich in plant-based foods, such as the Planetary Health diet and the Plant Forward diet, are good for us and the planet. But how can we make healthy eating choices, especially now that we’re staying home more and
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Two WNIJ news reporters have earned top awards in the Illinois Associated Press Broadcast News Contest for stories aired in 2019. Susan Stephens earned First Place as “Best Newswriter” while Sarah Jesmer earned Second Place in the “Best Reporter” category. The awards were
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As you sort through all the new information about COVID-19, wouldn’t you like to have a microbiologist explain it all to you? You can – at the next online STEM Café, sponsored by NIU STEAM in the Northern Illinois University Division of
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NIU professor of sociology and criminology Keri Burchfield is this year’s winner of the Presidential Engagement and Partnerships Professorship award. “As a sociologist, I am trained to examine the effects of community, so this award which acknowledges community outreach and engagement is
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Through creative partnerships, community-based projects, internships, and research and teaching with real-world applications, NIU has long been known for engaging with the wider community. During this challenging time, that engagement is more important than ever. But how can we continue to stay
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Jeff Dobie has been adjusting to a new normal since bars and restaurants across the state were ordered to cease dine-in operations last month. The owner of Fatty’s Pub and Grille said he has been relying on loyal customers to support the
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order to close nonessential businesses and the statewide mandate for residents to shelter in place has changed life as we know it, but there is one thing that remains unchanged. In DeKalb County, we come together to help our
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What are DeKalb County public health professionals doing to stem the tide of COVID-19? How many cases are there in DeKalb? What can you do to protect yourself and your community? Join us for an online discussion with DeKalb County Health Department
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