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Police presence heightened for Convo’s 2 Chainz show

By Mitchell Spence | April 28, 2014

Local and state police divisions escalated their presence around campus in preparation for Sunday’s 2 Chainz concert at the Convocation Center.The Convo opened its doors at 6:30 p.m. and the concert began at 7:30 p.m. with a larger than usual police...

Library to use $5K for STEM books

By Mitchell Spence | April 22, 2014

The Sycamore Public Library received a $5,000 grant from the Illinois State Library Grant Program and plans to use the funds to purchase books that will add to its STEM selection this summer.Jesse Butz, head of adult information services, said the library,...

Library to add teen program

By Mitchell Spence | April 20, 2014

The DeKalb Public Library will introduce a Teen Reader category to its annual summer reading program to draw in more teens.The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., joins libraries across the nation to hold a reading program to promote literacy. The reading...

SE Asian students visit for youth program

By Mitchell Spence | April 14, 2014

The South East Asian Youth Leadership Program will encourage visiting students to become leaders at a Government and Leadership event today at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.Sixty high school-age students from South East Asian countries...

Locals learn more on Barb Food Mart

By Mitchell Spence | April 10, 2014

Citizens gathered Wednesday to learn more about the Barb Food Mart and how it can benefit them and their families.The informational meeting on the Barb Food Mart was held at 6:30 p.m. in the Conexion Comunidad, 637 N. 11th St.The Barb Food Mart was created...

Jack Hanna, famed wild life advocate and zoo keeper, talks about his experience with wildlife and animals in Africa during Jack Hanna: Into the Wild Live Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Jack Hanna uses animals to educate audience members

By Mitchell Spence | April 6, 2014

Audience members filled the seats to see Jack Hanna perform live on stage with a variety of animals Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Hanna, also known as Jungle Jack, was director of the Columbus Zoo and has television series focusing...

Voter turnout rises with fliers, T-shirt help

By Mitchell Spence | March 27, 2014

About 2,600 students voted in this year’s Student Association executive elections, surpassing the 1,500 who voted last year.There were 1,750 students who voted Tuesday and 850 who voted Wednesday. Candidates handed out handbills with information about...