Chase Cavanaugh
Chase started in radio while earning his Master's in diplomacy and international commerce at the University of Kentucky. He was bitten by the radio bug while volunteering at Radio Eye (a local equivalent to NIRIS) and soon became a reporter at WUKY. After four years of reporting in Kentucky's Bluegrass, Chase traveled north to join WNIJ as Morning Edition producer. He organizes our morning broadcast, making sure the host is well-supplied with interesting, fresh content. In addition to his pre-dawn duties, Chase reports on a variety of developments in our broadcast area but is particularly drawn to anything with a political or international connection. He is also an avid board gamer.
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Illinois gas prices are higher than this time last year. Statewide prices are at an average of $2.82 per gallon. This is down from last month, but about...
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Northern Illinois University will be the fourth research hub for the Illinois Innovation Network. This hub will be part of a research network that spans...
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Northern Illinois University's Board of Trustees voted without dissent to appoint Dr. Lisa Freeman as the institution's 13 th President Thursday. She's...
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For some people, their first thought of a nuclear power plant involves cooling towers, meltdowns, and the comically incompetent Homer Simpson. But...
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Nuclear energy has a significant presence in Illinois, with 11 reactors spread across six plants. Together, they provide about 11.8 gigawatts of power...
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The Illinois State Archives is celebrating the state's bicentennial with an online exhibit of its most valuable documents. Director David Joens says the...
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For some people, it's easy to schedule a doctor's appointment and get immediate treatment. But for those who don't live close to a hospital or clinic,...
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Former Illinois State Rep. Bob Pritchard joined NIU’s Board of Trustees on Monday. Pritchard previously served in the state House of Representatives for...
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Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner brought his budget ideas to employees at Ingersoll Machine Tools in Rockford Tuesday. Rauner said he wanted to improve...
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The Trump Administration’s appeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program won’t be heard by the Supreme Court. DACA protects from...