Applications for an unpaid spring semester internship are currently being accepted by U.S. State Rep. Randy Hultgren. The internships take place in his Washington, D.C. and Geneva offices.While interning at the Washington, D.C. office, interns will greet...
DeKalb County received $71.64 million from tourism in 2010, according to the Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office (NIT). According to the NIT numbers, this was over $6 million more than in 2009. "I am very glad to see that people are visiting...
The attorney for the former NIU police officer charged with sexually assaulting a student filed a notice of appearance at a hearing Friday.Clay Campbell, DeKalb County State's Attorney, said the notice of appearance is a document stating attorney David...
In a room filled with some of the most accomplished individuals in the area, the city honored women who live and work around DeKalb with the 22nd Annual ATHENA Award Tuesday night.Jane Levinsky was this year's recipient of the ATHENA Award.According to...
Residents learned how to set boundaries against suspicious people Tuesday night at the Refuse to be a Victim Workshop. NRA-certified instructor Laurie Dougherty taught participants at the DeKalb Elks Lodge, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road, how to avoid being...
A new facility with around 120 motion-detecting cameras, an intercom system, telephones in each classroom and fire-retardant gates does not come cheap. However, these safety measures - installed in the new DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road - were...
DeKalb, Sycamore, Byron, Sandwich and Hiawatha high schools sent students interested in improving their theatre skills to attend a day-long theatre workshop Friday in the Stevens Building. The workshop, taught by NIU graduate students in the schools of...
Figuring out what to wear each day this month has been a little tricky, said Chanel Dotson, sophomore public health major. "I don't know how to dress for the weather," Dotson said. "One day it's raining, one day it's cold and then the next week it's hot....
Another Chicago man was arrested Friday morning in connection with the Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said Luther Teagues, 18, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery, armed violence and obstruction...
Whether you're a crafty genius or a Halloween classic with your costume this year, finding a store with all the right accessories is a must. For the Crafty Genius: Where: Goodwill, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road ...
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn speaks with reporters in his office at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 in Springfield, Ill. An ambitious fall veto session is under way at the Illinois Capitol and Quinn says proposed changes haven't weakened...
Senior Pastor Jon Hutchison of the United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., said gambling expansion in Illinois is not a good way to raise money for the state. A gambling expansion bill caused great controversy in Illinois, leading hundreds of pastors across...
