Dan Libman

3 weeks ago | northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt |Susan Stephens |Dan Libman

The year 2000 might not seem so long ago for some of us – and for others, it was a lifetime away. On April 16, 2025, the generations came together at Northern Illinois University’s Student Life Center. They were there to crack into a time capsule sealed up in a wall by employees of the student newspaper, the Northern Star, 25 years ago. WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast team joined them to document this little piece of local history.

Jan 30, 2025 | northernpublicradio.org | Dan Libman |Susan Stephens |Spencer Tritt

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Oct 17, 2024 | northernpublicradio.org | Dan Libman |Susan Stephens |Spencer Tritt

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Jul 25, 2024 | northernpublicradio.org | Susan Stephens |Spencer Tritt |Dan Libman

The Rockford area is home to a lot of hidden gems. And it’s the mission of the Under Rocks podcast to root them out. But can our team handle the 30-plus sites that make up the Rockford Adventure Trail…in one day? The Rockford Adventure Trail is the creation of the Rockford Convention and Visitors Bureau. It’s the third in their series of digital passport projects to encourage people to get out and enjoy the city – with a little bit of sporting competition thrown in.

Jun 20, 2024 | northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt |Dan Libman |Susan Stephens

What’s your dream home? For a lot of people these days, the answer is “something I can afford.” 75 years ago, it was this type of demand for starter housing that led to the creation of the Lustron House: These tiny prefab homes can still be found scattered throughout neighborhoods in the Midwest. What made them so popular is what makes them so easy to spot: They’re made completely of pastel enameled steel panels.