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Perspectives - WNIJ

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Local community members share their outlooks on the news, events and personal challenges in 90 second essays.

Episodes

20 of 380 episodes

Perspective: What we need most from a friend

Suzanne Degges-White was surprised by a survey of women about friendship.

1:32Oct 27, 2026

Perspective: Remembering Annie Dillard

Katie Andraski was inspired by the author who once offered advice.

1:27Oct 26, 2026

Perspective: What kind of leader will you choose?

Mary Gardner wants you to vote.

1:29Oct 23, 2026

Perspective: The best Halloween costume this year

Remember being a kid choosing your Halloween costume? Kyle White does after laying eyes on the most perfectly simple homemade statement.

1:46Oct 22, 2026

Perspective: When enforcing the law is problematic

Bob Evans take a look at two incidents within the Trump administration.

1:50Oct 22, 2026

Perspective: Harmony

Paula Garrett wants to get you thinking about your favorite duos and trios.

1:41Oct 20, 2026

Perspective: Why didn't we ask?

Dan Kenney has some important questions he'd like to ask political candidates.

1:42Oct 19, 2026

Perspective: Hair sends a message

Lonny Cain's hair has something to say.

1:42Oct 16, 2026

Perspective: Why isn't Grant on Mt. Rushmore? The consequences of 'fictional truths'

There's truth and there's fiction. And Anissa Kuhar says in the wrong hands, it can change history.

1:57Oct 15, 2026

Perspective: The pay-to-play game

Lou Ness says it's time to vote. And vote wisely.

1:42Oct 13, 2026

Perspective: Halloween haunting

Give me pumpkins and haybales this spooky season, says Rosie Klepper.

1:36Oct 13, 2026

Perspective: When the children play 'Intruder'

A children's game is a wake-up call for Beth Schewe.

1:43Oct 9, 2026

Perspective: We didn't vote for data centers

Susan Goldberg urges people to speak out against data centers.

2:53Oct 8, 2026

Perspective: I am Jane Doe

October 8 is a day of action against violence against women, according to Women's March Rockford

2:16Oct 8, 2026

Perspective: What employers want

Employers want professionals. Anissa Kuhar teaches students how to be just that in this difficult job market.

1:39Oct 7, 2026

Perspective: Bringing Illinois prairies back to life

Finding intact native prairie in Illinois is a rare and special thing. Amy Doll says to check your local cemetery.

1:40Oct 6, 2026

Perspective: Get your financial house in order

Wester Wuori has some tips on getting your financial life together, for your family's sake.

1:43Oct 5, 2026

Perspective: Time after time...

Rick Brooks ponders elections past and future.

1:39Oct 2, 2026

Perspective: Show up for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, says Beth Ganion of DeKalb's Safe Passage.

1:33Oct 1, 2026

Perspective: First Amendment

Deborah Booth says the First Amendment is under attack.

1:33Sep 30, 2026