The Research Rookies Program recently received a gift of $25,000 from two NIU alumni, Harry and Jaymie Simmon, according to an article on NIU Today.The program pairs a freshman, sophomore or transfer student with a mentor, who helps to guide the student...
Freshman accountancy major, Collin Thompson, said being a Research Rookie is all about commitment."Being a research rookie means to me that I am a hard worker," said Thompson, according to the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning website....
The Business Administration Student Association (BASA) will sponsor a Junior Achievement of Chicago informational session at 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 in Barsema Hall Room 300.The event will provide attendees information on Junior Achievement's mission and the...
Sophomore psychology major Britani Peeples' goal is to increase her GPA so she can apply for more scholarships. "It helps me feel that I have what it takes to succeed and it shows my hard work has paid off," Peeples said. With the increasing costs of...
Emergency vehicles responded to a grease fire Monday night at 821 Crane Drive.DeKalb Fire Department was called at 11:44 p.m. in response to smoke emanating from DeKalb resident Carolyn Section's home at University Village. The fire was attributed to...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday At 6:32 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 1100 block...
The county's retail stores compare unfavorably to other similar communities, according to a report given at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday.The report, conducted by Hopkins Solutions LLC of DeKalb, compared DeKalb to other similarly sized college...
The Convocation Center's spring concert schedule just got a little bit fuller.Former American Idol standout and RCA recording artist Chris Daughtry will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Convocation Center, 1525 Lincoln Highway.The North Carolinian...
After 30 years of serving the community, DeKalb Fire Chief Bruce Harrison will leave his position to become Notre Dame's fire chief.Harrison said he will move to his new position March 1, but will leave the DeKalb County Fire Department in mid to late...
Members of the local Move On Council braved freezing winds to protest against banks foreclosing homes during the last four years.The members waved signs at passing traffic by the entrance of the Wal-Mart and Lowe's parking lots on Sycamore Road Sunday....
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. SaturdayAt 2:16 a.m., a DeKalb police officer observed a driver...
Students used to serving themselves food at Neptune Hall now will have it served to them. Richard Fritz, director of residential dining, came up with the idea of having meals served to students after studying the amount of food waste last semester, said...
