Vernese Edghill-Walden has been named NIU’s first chief diversity officer.The chief diversity officer will infuse diversity throughout the curriculum and help students attain cultural competency, among other duties, said Lisa Freeman, executive vice...
Fairdale residents whose homes were destroyed by a tornado on April 9 will be able to apply for less restrictive building permits Thursday.The DeKalb County Board approved an ordinance that rezoned the unincorporated town of Fairdale, allowing residents...
More than 1,800 cyclists and 250 volunteers gathered for one of the largest charity events in Illinois on Saturday and Sunday at the Convocation Center.Participants in Bike MS: Tour De Farms raised more than $1.3 million for multiple sclerosis research....
The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.June 21• At 11:35 p.m., Husam...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.June 16• Mark Thompson, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly...
City Council approved a 27-page policy pertaining to Freedom of Information Act requests made to DeKalb at a June 22 meeting.The Freedom of Information Act states government bodies must present all documents and records, permitting certain exceptions,...
NIU has declined Save-A-Vet’s proposal to renovate Lincoln Hall, a project that would have provided housing for disabled veterans and canines.Save-A-Vet, created by Danny Scheurer, Marine and Army veteran, rescues retired military and service dogs from...
Nick Kepler, 33, of Chicago, prepares for Bike MS: Tour De Farms on Saturday on a lawn outside of the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex. Kepler and his team, sponsored by Uberlube, camped out Friday night to ride in the event, which gathered more than 1,800 cyclists of all skill levels and more than $1.3 million.
More than 1,800 cyclists will ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis research Saturday and Sunday at DeKalb’s 34th annual Tour De Farms.The event will gather cyclists of all skill levels from across Illinois to raise up to $1.6 million for the National...
City Council approved the fiscal 2016 budget, which includes a general fund surplus of more than $500,000, Monday.The fiscal 2016 budget sits at $83 million, down almost 6 percent from this fiscal year's $88.1 million budget. City Council approved an...
The following was taken from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.June 8• Kendall Scott, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with possession...
Community members will have the chance to voice their concerns regarding DeKalb’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget today.The Financial Advisory Committee met June 2 to discuss the proposed 2016 budget and provided four recommendations to the council at the June...
