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NIU Art Museum offers trips to art exhibits

By Abria Martin | September 12, 2012

Faculty and students are encouraged to partake in the NIU Art Museum’s annual Get On the Bus trips to various local art exhibits. Jo Burke, director of the NIU Art Museum, began the Get On the Bus trips in 1994 for students and faculty to indulge in...

The Gavin Wilson Show includes singing, dancing, ventriloquism and more. The last show to benefit the Egyptian Theatre will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2012 at the Egyptian Theatre.

The Gavin Wilson show performs for the last time Sunday

By Abria Martin | September 5, 2012

After nine years of musical entertainment, the Gavin Wilson Show will take the stage for a final time at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street. Attendees will experience Gavin’s arrangement of jazz, modern music, magic, ventriloquism...

Housing ordinances see continued debate

By Abria Martin | August 28, 2012

The City Council is looking to increase inspections, which could result in more fines on landlords and their tenants. The Safe/Quality Housing Task Force has teamed up with the City Council to discuss four ordinances for the community: the rental properties...

Pay-It-Forward receives grant

By Abria Martin | August 27, 2012

The Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St., has received a $6,500 grant from the Monsanto Fund in July and expects to use it to help fix general wear and tear from over the years. The House has been in service for the last seven years and has been committed...