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Greg Gancarz

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Funds have been used to purchase new hardware and software for classrooms across campus, a majority of those at NIU in DeKalb. 

Recent tech upgrades make in-person learning more flexible

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
September 30, 2021
Mosquitoes collected in a trap in Sandwich, IL have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in DeKalb County

By Greg Gancarz, News Reporter
September 22, 2021
The DeKalb Police Department

DeKalb Police Chief, local activists react to civilian police review board

By Greg Gancarz, News Reporter
September 9, 2021
De Mujer a Mujer meets Wednesdays at the Latino and Latin Studies Resource Center.

De Mujer a Mujer becomes an independent organization

By Greg Gancarz, News Reporter
September 4, 2021
The band 7th heaven performed in 2019 at Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb. The band returns to the Corn Fest Sound Stage 9 p.m. Aug. 27 in downtown DeKalb

Corn Fest reconnects DeKalb

By Greg Gancarz, News Reporter
August 23, 2021
Robin's Nest Bookshoppe is located at 218 E. Lincoln Highway.

New businesses emerge in wake of COVID-19

By Greg Gancarz, News Reporter
August 19, 2021
Funds have been used to purchase new hardware and software for classrooms across campus, a majority of those at NIU in DeKalb. 

Most classrooms to be equipped with live-streaming by fall semester

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
July 1, 2021
New DeKalb mayor to preside over unprecedented economic boon

New DeKalb mayor to preside over unprecedented economic boon

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
May 28, 2021
Week of April 5 gas update: Prices rise 1.7 cents a gallon

Week of April 5 gas update: Prices rise 1.7 cents a gallon

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
April 5, 2021
Robert Brinkmann Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (left) moderates the discussion with U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (right).

Kinzinger discusses state of US democracy in NIU lecture series

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
April 2, 2021
The training will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the Holmes Student Center.

Holmes Student Center to serve as early voting site

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
March 10, 2021
El Jimador, 260 E Lincoln Highway, will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the day of the fundraiser.

El Jimador to raise funds for homeless pets

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
March 8, 2021
Weekly weather update for March 1

Weekly weather update for March 1

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
March 1, 2021
Harbor Freight Tools plans to bring 30 jobs to DeKalb

Harbor Freight Tools plans to bring 30 jobs to DeKalb

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 26, 2021
Tails pet of the week: Barnabas

Tails pet of the week: Barnabas

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 22, 2021
Robert Brinkmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth at the virtual event Thursday.

Senator Duckworth speaks virtually at NIU lecture series

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 19, 2021
Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., has sold items ranging from general school supplies to Huskie themed Christmas decorations and mugs since its opening in 1970. 

Village Commons Bookstore to close after 51 years

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 12, 2021
Employee Assistance Program to host lecture on uncertainty around COVID-19

Employee Assistance Program to host lecture on uncertainty around COVID-19

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 9, 2021
Once the eviction moratorium is lifted, a year’s worth of prevented evictions may all occur in one day.

Landlords, tenants struggle under COVID-19 eviction moratorium

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 3, 2021
Geese flock to the lagoon on Dec. 30.

Weekly weather update for Feb. 1

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
February 1, 2021
The Student Emergency Fund will remain open as long as funding is available.

Campus Activity Board to host Money Management seminar

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
January 29, 2021
The Boot Cleat created by the NIU NASA Team for NASA's 2021 Big Idea Challenge. The design is aimed to increase spacesuit dust-tolerance and mitigation.

NIU students submit prototype design for NASA competition

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
January 20, 2021
DeKalb police officer drives down Lincoln Highway.

DeKalb Police targets drunk driving during holiday season

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, (left) sets up a Grow Mobile food distribution in Kingston with  Christy Westman, Grow Mobile Program coordinator in 2019.

Local food pantries seek to help residents as volunteer numbers decrease

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
December 7, 2020
The entrance of I-88 off Annie Glidden Road.

Reduced fees for toll violations end Dec. 30

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
December 4, 2020
Travel Inn, 1116 W. Lincoln Highway on Nov. 24.

DeKalb motel to be torn down following 6-year vacancy

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
November 27, 2020
An American flag at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center on Nov. 3.

Pandemic brings new challenges to NIU’s Veterans Association

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
November 11, 2020
A biker rides past Swen Parson Hall on Oct. 13.

Temperatures hit a record high in DeKalb

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
November 9, 2020
Beth Ingram, executive vice president and provost and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Chinniah discuss the budget process during Wednesday's meeting.

University Council discusses budget process, ombudsperson gives report

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
November 5, 2020
Voting booth in the Holmes Student Center in the Gallery Lounge on Oct.19.

Snapping photos of your filled-in ballot is illegal in Illinois

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
November 2, 2020
Raising Cane's set to open Nov. 17

New Raising Cane’s set to open Nov. 17

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
October 30, 2020

Online STEM Fest to be held on Oct. 31

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
October 26, 2020
A flu shot clinic in the Duke Ellington Ballroom will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

DeKalb prepares for flu season, students encouraged to get vaccinated

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
October 21, 2020
‘Why Vote?’ virtual event addresses student questions on politics

‘Why Vote?’ virtual event addresses student questions on politics

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
October 14, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing will be temporarily offered at Dekalb High School. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Free COVID-19 testing to be held at DeKalb High School

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
October 8, 2020
DeKalb Police Department warns against unemployment scams

DeKalb Police Department warns against unemployment scams

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter
October 6, 2020
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