A bill will give Gov. Bruce Rauner the spending authority to honor his commitment to students in regard to the Monetary Award Program, however, it does not require the him to spend the money, according to the Illinois’ State Senate website.The Illinois...
Applications for the DeKalb County Foundation’s Palmer Family Music Education scholarship are due at 5 p.m. on April 1.The scholarship is for any graduating high school student who wishes to pursue a career in music education, according to a DeKalb...
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Illinois primary election. In order to register, voters must: • Be a U.S. citizen • Be 18 on or before Election Day in November • Be living in their election precinct at least 30 days before...
The university community is invited to attend an all-campus town hall meeting from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room.Alan Phillips, vice president of Administration and Finance, will join NIU President Doug Baker in discussing...
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for winter heating assistance for those who have not applied or have received a benefit since October.The program is administered in Kane and DeKalb counties by Community Contacts,...
The DeKalb Post Office, 600 E. Lincoln Highway, will hold a Passport Fair 3-4:40 p.m. Saturday and again Feb. 27. The Air Travel REAL ID Act requires that residents of some states carry a passport in order to fly domestically. Passports are required...
Feb. 3• Abdullah M. Almalki, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of cannabis.• Christian D. Durr, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.• Ikina I. Wilson, 29, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked...
The NIU campus is covered by snow Sunday. DeKalb County recorded 7.5 inches of snow on Nov. 22. An accumulation of 1 to 2 inches of snow is possible in DeKalb today, according to the National Weather Service.
The Center for Governmental Studies is looking for interested towns to help shape a five-year economic plan for DeKalb County, according to an NIU news release.The center is working with DeKalb County’s Government and four other municipalities to develop...
TAILS Humane Society will hold its largest annual fundraiser, Tropical TAILS, on March 12 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.There will be an open bar during the silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m. Tropical TAILS...
Jan. 30• Robert Wehrle, 42, of DeKalb, was charged with interfering with a report of domestic violence, resisting a peace officer, two counts of domestic battery and violation of bail bond.• Cordero D. Jackson, 20, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing...
