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Secretary of State to crack down on illegal use of disability parking spaces

By Northern Star Staff | November 25, 2012

Secretary of State Jesse White announced plans to target illegal uses of disability parking spaces in a Tuesday news release. The initiative kicked off on Black Friday at major malls and shopping centers across the state, according to the release. Other...

Secretary of State encourages participation in Family Reading Night

By Northern Star Staff | November 14, 2012

Secretary of State Jesse White encourages families to spend time reading today as part of annual Family Reading Night. According to a Wednesday news release, White said the event helps to create a positive bond within families and expand a child’s mind....

Secretary of State’s office wins award for awareness program

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2012

The Secretary of State’s organ and tissue donor public awareness campaign won top awards on Thursday, according to a Secretary of State news release. Secretary of State Jesse White’s organ and tissue donor program was recognized during the American...

Secretary of State’s office to offer services Monday

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2012

The Secretary of State’s office will offer various services to students during its Monday visit. Students, faculty and staff will be able to get their driver’s license renewed, replaced and even corrected if necessary. Driver’s licenses can be renewed...

Rules of the Road course offered for citizens

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is offering a Rules of the Road review course in cooperation with the DeKalb Senior Service Center, 330 Grove St., for all DeKalb citizens. The course attempts to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s...

Secretary of State’s office reminds citizens to beware of scams

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is warning all businesses to beware of a scam targeting Illinois corporations. A person allegedly belonging to Corporate Records Service is contacting Illinois businesses to collect a $125 fee to fill out an “Annual...

Secretary of state’s office offers vehicle services in HSC

By Northern Star Staff | September 12, 2012

From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the lower level of the Holmes Student Center, the secretary of state’s office will renew, replace and correct driver’s licenses and state ID cards, according to a press release from the secretary of state’s office....

Secretary of State office comes to campus

By Northern Star Staff | February 22, 2012

The Illinois Secretary of State office will be on campus with a variety of driver and vehicle services from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday in the lower level of the Holmes Student Center, according to a press release.Services available include driver’s...

State offices are closed on Monday for holiday

By Northern Star staff | February 17, 2011

The Illinois Secretary of State announced that offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. According to a press release, the closure is in effect for all offices normally open Monday through Friday. All driver service facilities will...

Secretary of State’s office to visit NIU

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2010

The Illinois Secretary of State's office will be at NIU next Monday. Students, faculty and residents will be able to renew their driver's license or state ID, purchase vehicle license plate stickers, register to be an organ donor or conduct other transactions....

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Secretary of State offices to close on Veteran’s Day

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2010

Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, announced that all office and facilities will close on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day, according to Secretary of State press release. According to the release, driver service facilities that...

White for Secretary of State

By Editorial Board | October 18, 2010

The Northern Star Editorial Board has chosen to endorse Jesse White for Illinois Secretary of State. For 12 years, White has been there for the citizens of this state. According to his website, "White's office issues state ID cards, vehicle license plates...