Perspectives - WNIJ

Kelli McGee Yugsi calls on K-Pop Demon Hunters to bring us together.

A look at democracy through the wise eyes of Connie Seraphine's granddaughter.

Scott Summers says in today's climate, it's important for parents to consider setting up short-term guardianships for their children.

Yaritza Salgado talks with her grandmother about how she observes "Day of the Dead."

Frances Jaeger visits a nuclear bunker.

Dan Kenney examines the difference between a populist and a demagogue.

Deborah Booth says the federal government is trampling on states' rights.

Rosie Klepper plays a game with her freezer. A very dangerous game.

Frances Jaeger shares her dad's umbrella story.

Katie Andraski tries to put her phone down.

Bob Evans hears the warning songs: Are we paying attention?

Lonny Cain wants to know how you blow off steam.

Joseph Flynn says federal troops aren't the answer to Chicago's crime problems.

Julie Bassett is working with Together for Taft to find a way to save the former NIU Lorado Taft campus in Oregon.

Katie Andraski says sometimes it's not what you do...but what you don't do.

The President wants to kill voting by mail. Bob Evans says that's a mistake.

How did Marnie O. Mamminga's reunion with friends of a different political persuasion go?

She sells sea shells...or did she find them on a beach halfway around the world? No matter. Paula Garrett appreciates their presence in her life.

Sharon Nicola thinks America has better stuff to spend taxpayer money on.

Lonny Cain has a "wild church" experience.

Road-tripping Rosie Klepper tries to balance the joy of gas station cuisine with common sense.

Before we restore our nation's manufacturing glory, Frances Jaeger wants us to look at our past.

Does Francisco Solares-Larrave really need all those watches and pens?

Wendy Larson Bennett is grateful for the years Rockford has benefitted from the presence (and hard work) of Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson.

Connie Seraphine highly recommends spending some time with family and friends before summer's over!

Wester Wuori and his wife celebrate more than a quarter century of marriage.

Tom McBride says you should cherish and protect your "human-ness."

Rick Brooks shares his thoughts about the value of public broadcasting.

Northern Illinois University's art museum is closing. Deborah Booth calls it a huge loss for the community.

Some of the luster is off a national award and that symbolizes a lot more to Marianna Ruggerio than her own experience.

Lou Ness urges NPR and PBS fans to fight back.

Dan Kenney has always turned to words in times of trouble — are they enough now?

NIU student Donna Gillespie says "when in doubt, rest it out!"

Emily McKee says we all must speak out to make the annihilation of people in Gaza stop.

Joseph Flynn urges fans of NPR, PBS, and their favorite local public stations to keep up the fight for funding.

Katie Andraski learns about CRPS from her neighbor

Bob Evans looks at what nuclear proliferation means to a United States moving toward isolationism.

Alyssa Hartline feels guilty but is dealing.

To shave or not to shave? Beloit College student Fiona Hughes says the beauty is, you don't have to.

Frances Jaeger says it's time to fire The Apprentice — and put the kibosh on the toxic boss behavior it normalized.

Tom McBride wonders if you completely change a thing, is it still that thing?

What stops us from doing what we've always wanted to do? Paula Garrett takes the plunge.

Time for a new phone already? Francisco Solares-Larrave knows your pain.

Lonny Cain has a message for waitresses and caregivers.

Do you suffer from chronic food stains on your favorite shirts? You are not alone, says Rosie Klepper.

Marnie O. Mamminga is grateful for her time with a chocolate lab. Although short, Gracie was one of the good parts of the pandemic.

Andrew Nelson twists a famous speech.

Scott Summers finds his opinions aren't welcome during a walk in the park.

Connie Seraphine says it's time to stand up for chccks and balances.

Victoria Wakeford shares the good news about the side effects of reading for pleasure.

Wester Wuori says maybe it's time to burn it all down.