An NIU alumnus plans to release a book that mentions his experience of the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting and the media’s response to acts of violence and terrorism.NIU alumnus John Maszka, began writing his upcoming book, Washington’s Dark Secret: The Real...
DeKALB — Short- and long-term goals for DeKalb’s 2025 Strategic Plan were addressed during a Monday special meeting of the Committee of the Whole.The City Council developed a plan during a Jan. 24 goal setting session where the council members identified...
A disability ally group has been reformed through the College of Health and Human Services.The Disability Ally & Advocacy Association, known as DALLAS, is a social justice organization that promotes disability awareness, career development, and self-advocacy...
DeKALB — The DeKalb Fire Department has accomplished an Insurance Services Office Class 2 rating that could decrease homeowners’ insurance costs beginning March 1.The Insurance Services Office [ISO] of Commercial Risk Services measures and grades...
The university has had $8 million in spending reductions since the implementation of Program Prioritization.Acting President Lisa Freeman said Program Prioritization wasn’t designed to eliminate funding but was formed to realign program admissions to...
Kristen Foley, Naperville attorney and mother of a student in Greek life, speaks on students’ rights to privacy and the unfair practices of the Office of Student Conduct at a Thursday Board of Trustees meeting in Altgeld.
DeKALB — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s fiscal year 2019 budget included cuts to public schools’ pensions and health care expenses.During his Wednesday State of the Budget address, Rauner said pensions and employee group health expenses have grown, costing...
DeKALB — A Democratic forum was hosted at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., Sunday afternoon.Four Democratic candidates, Amy Briel, Sara Dady, Neill Mohammad and Beth Vercolio-Osmund, who are running in the March 20 16th Congressional District...
Owner: Halle Boddy, junior non-profit and nongovernment organization majorPet’s name: Bella (top) and HenryBreed: Bella is a Persian. Henry is a Himalayan.Pet’s favorite treat: TemptationsPet’s favorite activity: Bella enjoys being brushed. Henry...
