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Police chief looks to better the DeKalb community

By Ericka Exton | February 6, 2013

For some who obtain a career, it just becomes part of their daily routine. For others, like Chief of Police Gene Lowery, a career becomes part of their daily adventure. At 56 years old, and with 34 of those years spent as a police officer, and a lifetime...

President of the Student Association Delonte LeFlore speaks to students and members of SA about having a strong strategic plan for Student Association. He also states that he wants Northern Illinois University to be a more student centered campus, and that there was a 30% increase in the turnout of the organizational expo.

SA outlined improvements, student involvement at first address

By Felix Sarver | October 30, 2012

The Student Association (SA) outlined strategies for improving its organization and increasing student involvement at its first address Tuesday. SA President Delonte LeFlore said the SA wanted to hold an address to unify the students. Addresses have been...

T.J. Moore, Director of Public Works, gives an update on the construction of the new police station at DeKalb City Council on Monday night.

City Council met Monday to discuss planning of Olive Garden, construction of Police Station

By Michael Bergeron | October 23, 2012

DeKalb City Council met Monday night to discuss the terms of the Olive Garden development and the construction progress of the new police station. Darden Restaurants is looking to redevelop an about 5,700 sq. feet area currently owned by Small’s Furniture...

SA Senate works with DKPD to focus on off-campus crime

By Brian Singer | October 14, 2012

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery visited the Student Association (SA) Senate to discuss growing concerns about off-campus crime Sunday. During the meeting, Lowery told the Senate he was not happy with the northwest corridor of DeKalb. He indicated the...

City Council discusses city crime rates, dog laws

By Ryan Felgenhauer | October 8, 2012

The DeKalb City Council received a report of police activities at a meeting Monday. The report, presented by Chief of Police Gene Lowery, details criminal activity in DeKalb between the dates of Aug. 23 and Sept. 30. The report noted an increase of crime...

Printing cap questioned at University Council meeting

By Felix Sarver | September 13, 2012

Frustration with the new printing cap and concerns with student safety were raised at the University Council meeting Wednesday. Austin Quick, Student Association (SA) Senate speaker, said the SA has heard about 15 to 20 students complaining about the...