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Kish Artisan Fair proceeds go toward scholarship fund

By Erin Kolb | October 14, 2013

Funds from a weekend artisan fair benefited students studying health care.Kishwaukee Hospital held its fourth annual Artisan Fair Friday, featuring 30 vendors of handmade goods. Volunteer Paula von Ende said proceeds from the fair benefit the Kishwaukee...

Temporary parking bans in place

By Erin Kolb | October 9, 2013

Homecoming will bring thousands of Huskie fans, friends and family to DeKalb, but parking restrictions may leave them looking for places to park.Chad McNett, DeKalb community relations officer, said Thursday through Monday, parking in the Eco Park area...

Protesters against sexual and violent crimes march down 1st St. in DeKalb Friday evening for the "Take Back The Night" March and Speak Out, hosted by Safe Passage. Signs read messages such as "Consent Is Sexy" and "Stop The Violence".

Safe Passage brings awareness to public about domestic violence

By Erin Kolb | October 7, 2013

Safe Passage is educating the community by participating in domestic violence-related events this month.October is national Domestic Violence Awareness month. DeKalb advocacy group Safe Passage has provided services to the community since 1981, and on...

City police welcome furry new officer

By Erin Kolb | September 11, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department has a new officer on the force and he’s only 18 months old.Tac, the new police K-9, was carefully chosen based on his bloodline and personality, said DeKalb police officer Aaron Gates. Gates said Tac, a Belgian Malinois,...

Huskie Football honored through city sign

By Erin Kolb | September 9, 2013

Local support for the Huskies will be more visible next week, when an NIU football schedule will be put up on the corner of Lincoln Highway and First Street.The sign will cost about $8,000 and will be paid for by resources set aside by the athleticdepartment...

Puppies on parade for new homes

By Erin Kolb | September 8, 2013

Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, went to the dogs this weekend for TAILS Humane Society’s eighth annual Mutt Strut, Funfest and 5K-9 run.The event featured vendors, agility demonstrations and pet contests, and the public was encouraged to participate...

DeKalb Kite Fest will offer fun for resident kite flyers of all ages

By Erin Kolb | September 5, 2013

DeKalb’s eighth annual Kite Fest will take place Sunday in NIU’s North 40 field, at the corner of Lucinda Ave. and Kishwaukee Drive by the bus turnaround.Kite-flyers and kite-builders will be at the event with many types of kites.Food, games, TAILS...

TAILS hosts 5K-9 Run to strut with mutts

By Erin Kolb | September 5, 2013

TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, is hosting its eighth annual Mutt Strut Dogwalk, Funfest and 5K-9 Run for the Rescues Saturday at Hopkins Park.The 5K-9 Run starts at 9 a.m. To register, visit www.tailshumanesociety.org/node/107. The Funfest,...

Northern Rehab celebrates 35th anniversary in DeKalb

By Erin Kolb | September 4, 2013

Magic, music and family fun will be abundant at Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists’ 35th anniversary open house Sept. 12 at its oldest DeKalb location, 3266 Resource Parkway.Northern Rehab has four offices: two in DeKalb, one in Genoa and one...

Students able to learn about opportunities at SA Senate

By Erin Kolb | August 29, 2013

Do you have what it takes to make change at NIU?The Student Association is looking for students in good academic standing with a GPA above 2.5 to run for a position in the SA Senate.SA Senate Speaker James Zanayed said being a senator is great experience...

Huskie bus routes undergoes further changes to save money

By Erin Kolb | August 28, 2013

Students had fewer fees to pay this year due to a change in transit by the Huskie Bus Line System.Joe Frascello, director of mass transit, said new bus routes saved students $135,000.“We managed to save money while slimming down the route,” Frascello...

Tom Rogers of Debutantes announces the relighting of the DeKalb Theater marquee Monday at City Council. There will be a relighting ceremony held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on 145 N. Third St.

City Council shows support for Huskies

By Erin Kolb | August 27, 2013

City Council is making an effort to support the NIU Huskies in all the ways it can, starting with some changes downtown.At Monday’s meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a sign on the building at the corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway....