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DeKalb, Sycamore Chambers of Commerce host Community Expo

By Juliana Leprich | April 3, 2012

The DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers of Commerce partnered up for the third annual Community Expo Tuesday. The Community Expo was created as a collaboration between the two towns to promote local business. “The big focus that the DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers...

Advice for students seeking employment on and off-campus

By Megan Healy | September 12, 2011

The NIU Career Services Office and local businesses offer advice to students on how to land a job both on and off campus. When to look for jobs: "The best time to look for a job on campus is the beginning of each semester. This is normally when most of...

The stars make their way into DeKalb County

By Brian Belford | July 19, 2011

DeKalb | If you thought you saw Hollywood actors walking around this week, you might not be as crazy as you think. Debbie Armstrong, executive director of the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 164 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, said...

Red Cross chairwoman wins this year’s ATHENA Award

By Candice Beasley | November 4, 2010

The 2010 ATHENA Award went to Sharon Rhoades Thursday night. Rhoades is chairwoman of the DeKalb County Red Cross and a mother of two daughters. The 21st annual ATHENA Award Ceremony was held to honor local women who were nominated for their inspiration,...