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Elections 2014: County Treasurer Candidate Profile

By Jon Lindley | October 14, 2014

County TreasurerName: Christine JohnsonAge: 54College: NIUGoals: As investment officer of Dekalb County, she’s ensuring the safety and security of county funds, as well as ensuring a good return on investments. Another goal is to make more information...

More real estate taxes distributed

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2014

The DeKalb County Treasurer’s Office made its fifth real estate tax distribution Friday, according to a news release from Treasurer Christine Johnson.This was the final distribution before the Oct. 27 tax sale, when the remaining taxes will be collected.About...

$117.8 million in taxes distributed

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2014

The DeKalb County Treasurer’s office made its real estate tax distribution Friday, according to a news release from County Treasurer Christine Johnson.A little more than half of the $202,911,050 to be collected has been gathered and disbursed to government...

State of the University address focuses on accomplishments, successes

By Felix Sarver | October 11, 2012

NIU President John Peters’ announcement that he will be stepping down was not the only topic addressed during his State of the University speech. During the Thursday address, NIU President John Peters said for-profit schools are competing against public...

Recent bill may provide veterans with PTSD greater access to service dogs

By Joe Palmer | April 18, 2012

State Senator Christine Johnson wants to make life a little furrier for veterans. In March, Johnson introduced a bill to the General Assembly that would allow Illinois veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to have greater access...

Syverson takes Republican primary following ballot issue

Syverson takes Republican primary following ballot issue

By Joe Palmer | March 21, 2012

After a ballot issue, State Senator Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, won the Republican primary for Illinois’s 35th state senator district. The win came after Winnebago County had improperly sized ballots, which interrupted the tabulation process. The seat...

State Senator Christine Johnson

Winnebago county ballot issues delay state senator results

By Joe Palmer | March 21, 2012

State Senator Christine Johnson was “not quite ready to concede” after a ballot issue in Winnebago county caused delays. Johnson (R-Shabbona) held a results viewing party at the Jane Fargo Hotel, 355 W, State St Sycamore, Tuesday night. The event...

Romney takes Illinois presidential primary

Romney takes Illinois presidential primary

By Joe Palmer | March 21, 2012

Romney’s campaign rolled through Illinois and took home the prize. The Illinois presidential primary took place Tuesday with Mitt Romney extending his delegate lead in a victory over challenger Rick Santorum. The two took home the majority of Illinois’...

Quinn supports educational improvements during State of the State address

By Joe Palmer | February 1, 2012

State Senator Christine Johnson, R-Sycamore, said Gov. Pat Quinn avoided some major issues affecting Illinois in his State of the State address Wednesday. "The two biggest issues in Illinois right now are pension reform and the cost of Medicaid," Johnson...

DeKalb County Treasurer Mark Todd to seek retention

By Northern Star staff | November 8, 2011

DeKalb County Treasurer Mark Todd plans to seek retention for his position. Todd was appointed to the position Feb. 12 to fill Christine Johnson's term. Johnson was appointed to the State Senate.Todd said he wants to bring efficiency to the Treasurer's...

Representative Bob Pritchard (R-Hinckley) speaks with a group of
NIU students during Wednesdays March on Springfield. The students
asked Pritchard questions about why the state has delayed paying
NIU the money it owes the university.

Students rally in Springfield to support MAP grant funding

By Kelly Bauer | October 26, 2011

College students need grant money, and they're willing to fight for it. NIU students marched on Illinois' capitol Wednesday, intent on gaining support for increased - or, at least, a stabilization - of monetary award program (MAP) grant funding. Delonte...

Ill. legislators remain split on concealed carry

By Brittany Swinton | September 14, 2011

The May defeat of concealed carry legislation left some Illinois residents upset. U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren released a press statement addressing a letter he recently sent to Illinois lawmakers regarding concealed carry legislation. In the letter, Hultgren...