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14/11/2024

Plans for 42-acre solar farm in DeKalb receives preliminary approval - Daily Chronicle

09/11/2024

Board of Trustees approves university’s request for $118 million for FY26

Correction: This piece was updated at 1:41 p.m. Friday to remove incorrect information. The Board of Trustees did not approve the university request for $118 million. The Finance Audit Complicance, Facilities and Operations Committee approved the university request for $118 million and the item will...

05/11/2024

Sycamore considering updates to pension policies for police, firefighters

The Sycamore City Council during its Monday meeting could approve a funding policy for the city’s police and firefighter pension plans, according to city documents.

04/11/2024

How Illinois students too young to vote practice democracy | Northern Public Radio

Many high school students are casting their ballots for the first time this year. But students of every age are learning about how democracy works and how to be better informed. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin has more…

23/10/2024

Editorial: DeKalb needs better fast food

Every college town needs lots of cheap places to eat with your friends and family. Here in DeKalb, we currently have McDonald’s, Culvers, Pizza Hut, Burger King and D.P. Dough among others. But the Northern Star Editorial Board has some suggestions for what fast food chains should come next. Recen...

17/10/2024

SAFE-T Act, experience at center of DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s election race

In a joint video interview with Shaw Local News Network, Democrat Charles “Chuck” Rose and Republican Riley Oncken both said they believe they’re the best fit for the job. Read more about their campaign platforms, including what they think of the SAFE-T Act.

14/10/2024

Community college students have less access to research experiences. Waubonsee students say it puts them on a path to success. - Northern Public Radio (WNIJ)

14/10/2024

Old Mill Park housing development back before Sycamore commission

The developer behind Old Mill Park, a 55-and-older living community in Sycamore, is coming back to the city on Monday with scaled-back plans for the second phase of his development, city documents show.

12/10/2024

$40M donation to NIU to help fund $87M health care center, marks university’s largest single gift

The largest single gift in Northern Illinois University’s history will close the funding gap on a proposed $87 million health care educational center, on track to be built starting in 2026, the university announced Friday.

10/10/2024

New principal at Genoa-Kingston Elementary School next school year - Shaw Local

A new principal will take the helm of Genoa-Kingston Elementary School at the start of the next school year, but the person who run the school will be a familiar face to district staff.

04/10/2024

Sewer repairs needed for DeKalb’s new home of special education program - Shaw Local News Network

04/10/2024

Everyone eats for free at the biggest restaurant in town: DeKalb High School | Northern Public Radio

Last year, Illinois passed a law to provide free school meals. BUT they didn’t fund it -- so it hasn’t happened. But many schools do offer free meals to ALL students. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin went to a school cafeteria to see what it looks like…

28/09/2024

DeKalb elementary students celebrate diverse cultures

DeKalb students from Jefferson Elementary School recently got to learn more about the 20 different countries represented by its student body at a multicultural night filled with learning, dance, song and food.

27/09/2024

DeKalb County high school grads score on scholarships

Almost 200 DeKalb County area students received more than $350,000 in scholarships from funds at the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

21/09/2024

Sycamore superintendent explains recent threats to schools over the last week

After several threats to schools in Northern Illinois this week, one superintendent said they have a plan for almost every situation.Stay informed about Rock...

21/09/2024

Sycamore superintendent explains recent threats to schools over the last week

SYCAMORE, Ill. (WTVO) — After several threats to schools in Northern Illinois this week, one superintendent said they have a plan for almost every situation. “We’ve had kind of a rough …

20/09/2024

An award-winning P.E. teacher on helping kids feel strong and confident | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

Middle school can be an awkward time…let alone middle school P.E. class…so any breakthrough is a big deal!“I love those moments. I even go and have those personal conversations with those kids, like, ‘hey, it was awesome to see you out and moving today. This was probably the best day ever,.....

18/09/2024

Latest 40-unit Sycamore townhome proposal gets nods

A developer hoping to build 40 townhomes in Sycamore received a thumbs up from city officials this week with his latest plans to build in a subdivision behind Blain’s Farm & Fleet. The units would sell between $350,000 and $375,000, and need additional city approval.