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Leasing Manager Adam Friedberg talks to perspective lessees
about availability of units at the grand opening of Fornelli Hall
on Saturday afternoon.

New apartment complex holds grand opening

By Joe Palmer | February 5, 2012

Fornelli Hall celebrated the grand opening of its new location in DeKalb on Saturday.The new two-building apartment complex, 832 Ridge Drive, is accepting early leasing for the 2012-2013 school year.The grand opening event showcased the demo unit of the...

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...

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

Povlsen: DeKalb economy on upswing

By Joe Palmer | February 1, 2012

The city of DeKalb is on the upswing after great economic improvements last year, said DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen.DeKalb has seen significant growth and recovery in the past year. The city has more money in the reserves, businesses are lining up for spaces...

Chicago Sun-Times drops political endorsements

By Joe Palmer | January 31, 2012

In the midst of the election cycle, the Chicago Sun-Times decided to no longer publish political endorsements. The decision of the paper's editorial board sparked a nation-wide debate over the relevance and usefulness of such endorsements. The Sun-Times'...