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JACK OLSON GALLERY: Career Fair Preparation Workshop to be held Oct. 9

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2018

This is an educational event focused on preparing students to attend the career fairs.

Keicher praises House colleagues for funding NIU capital improvements

By Robert Hadley | Sep 14, 2018

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) welcomed $6.6 million earmarked for facility improvements at Northern Illinois University, approved as part of the May 2018 budget agreement.

Statewide test results: low income students score 21.0 points lower at Huntley Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At Huntley Middle School, a 21.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 41 percent of 2015 Hiawatha High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

In a year when 84 percent of Hiawatha High School seniors graduated on time, 41 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Recent Kingston home sales, September 2-8, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of September 2-8, 2018.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.2 points lower at Sycamore Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At Sycamore Middle School, a 15.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Analysis: NIU football revenue per player ranks 116th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 14, 2018

Northern Illinois University's football program earns an average of $71,108 per player annually – the 116th highest rate in the nation – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data.

Report: 31 percent of 2015 Indian Creek High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

In a year when 98 percent of Indian Creek High School seniors graduated on time, 31 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

DeKalb home sales, September 2-8, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of September 2-8, 2018.

SANDWICH DISTRICT LIBRARY: Mental Health First Aid Training to be held Oct. 26

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use disorders.

SYCAMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Book Recycling & Donation Drop-Off to be held Oct. 20

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Sycamore Public Library issued the following announcement on.Wanting to get rid of those unused books?

SYCAMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Bestseller Book Club to be held Sept. 24

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

Analysis: Northern Illinois men’s head coaches’ pay ranks sixth in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of Northern Illinois University's men’s teams earn an average of $195,957 annually – the sixth highest average salary in the state – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Shabbona Fire Protection Department was among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

DELKALB PARK DISTRICT: NOTICE: Nature Trail Restoration Underway (update)

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

Dekalb Park District issued the following announcement on.DeKalb Nature Trail Restoration Work Underway Many residents may have noticed the changing colors in the leaves in the vegetation along the DeKalb Nature Trail between Sycamore Road and First Street.