DeKALB – After failing to pass a petition, the SGA made good on promises to support student concerns over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
A resolution condemning any behavior that invalidates and endangers those grieving from the recent events of the...
By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor
| December 1, 2023
DeKALB – A petting zoo, a cookie decorating competition and a campfire are just a few of the events NIU’s Campus Activities Board has lined up for the 2023 free Winter Wonderland event.
CAB’s Winter Wonderland will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:30...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| November 30, 2023
DeKALB – Smoke weed everyday, or whatever Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said. Excelleaf, DeKalb’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, will be soon hosting its upcoming grand opening.
Excelleaf, 305 E. Locust St., opens its doors for its grand opening...
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DeKALB – The NIU Faculty Senate discussed its first steps in revising various employment and scholarship regulations.
The discussion comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against colleges using affirmative action, issued in June.
Affirmative...
DeKALB – A new collective bargaining agreement was approved between NIU and union group Local 1890.
The new agreement covers issues regarding pay disparity between clerical employees and is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
The American Federation...
Sycamore– Sycamore police have arrested Brendan Lai (41) of Chicago on theft and methamphetamine charges.
On Nov. 27, Lai was reported having stolen $300 worth of merchandise from Menards, 1825 Mercantile Dr., Sycamore.
Sycamore police officers...
DeKALB – After unveiling two new murals in the past year and local programs like Paint-a-Plug, DeKalb’s art palette continues to grow for local artisans.
Jubilee Artisans, 128 E. Lincoln Highway, is a new retail shop offering original artwork by...
DeKALB – Sycamore native Tammie Shered announced Tuesday her candidacy for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk.
“I want to be a difference in this community,” Shered said. “I’ve lived here my entire life, and it’s time for change. I want to be...
By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
| November 28, 2023
DeKALB – The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will be hosting its annual holiday shopping fair with live music, shopping opportunities from local vendors, and refreshments.
The event is from 6 p.m to 9 p.m Dec. 1 and 9 a.m to 4 p.m Dec. 2 at Majakka...
DeKALB – Residents of DeKalb could learn how to become entrepreneurs and learn essential business skills after the city council approved a new initiative.
Opportunity DeKalb is a non-profit community development corporation created by the Annie Glidden...
DeKALB – NIU requested $116.4 million in state funding at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Nov. 9.
This comes after NIU’s CFO George Middlemist announced a multi-year budget plan to reduce NIU’s $32 million deficit in early November.
The...
