DeKALB — President Biden has introduced a financial relief plan that exhumes students of some student loan debt. This three-part plan is set to forgive students of up to $20,000.
What to expect
The first phase of the plan is an extension of the student...
DeKalb— Meet Riley, this week's pet of the week! She is a six year old shorthaired mix with lots of love to give. She has a beautiful brownish-orange coat and has previously been neutered.
Riley is the perfect size for any home and has all the training...
DeKalb — Northern Illinois University Art Museum will be hosting three virtual lectures in relation to their Children’s Illustrated Literature Suite written by Leonard S. Marcus.
Marcus co-created the "Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's...
DeKALB — For the fourth time in less than three years, a large establishment will add numerous jobs to the ChicagoWest Business Center in DeKalb. The city had a meeting in August to approve the facility. It has been calling itself “Project Wildcat.”
“(ChicagoWest)...
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| September 12, 2022
DeKALB - The DeKalb County Health Department and Animal Control have reported an increase in Canine Parvovirus cases.
Puppies are the most vulnerable to the virus, but any unvaccinated dog is at risk. The Health Department urges residents to get their...
DeKALB - Compared to prices a month ago, the average price of gasoline has fallen 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week. Gas prices are now averaging around $3.98 per gallon according to GasBuddy. Gasoline in Illinois is 31.3 cents per gallon cheaper...
By Colin Kempsell, Assistant News Editor
| September 11, 2022
DeKALB — The Student Government Association appointed two new senators on Friday, along with a new director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and an existing senator appointed to the position of clerk.
First-year Alexia Musgraves, sophomore Princess...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County History Center and the Hinckley Historical Society each received $5,000 in unrestricted grants from Illinois Humanities, a statewide nonprofit organization.
The American Rescue Plan played an important role in the process...
DeKALB — Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is hosting a food drive from Sept. 12 - 23 to collect non-perishable food items in order to benefit food pantries that serve the DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and Rochelle communities.
Donations will...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics beginning Monday. Pfizer Bivalent booster vaccines will be available through appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Friday mornings...
NIU’s Homecoming Concert this year will feature Waka Flocka Flame with DJ Whoo Kid.
Tickets go on sale starting at 8 a.m. Friday for students and guests, as each student can bring one guest. Faculty and staff tickets will go on sale starting Sept....
DeKALB — Dozens of faculty members gathered on Thursday in front of the Founders Memorial Library in their most recent rally for equitable income and better contracts from NIU.
Organized by the United Faculty Alliance of Northern Illinois University,...
