A special recognition and tip of the cap to local resident, Michael ‘Tree Man’ Kirk for his tireless advocacy behind the preservation of DeKalb’s “legacy” trees, in particular his efforts to preserve a centuries-old burr oak tree on the east bank of the Kishwaukee River, just south of the Lincoln Highway bridge. Kirk has been cataloguing DeKalb trees for over …
“This Is My Brave,” a live presentation of touching essays, original music, comedy and poetry, performed by over a dozen individuals living with―or loving someone with―a mental illness will be performed on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street in DeKalb, IL. Part informative, part entertainment, and part inspiration, “This Is My …
Ann Montzka Smelser to receive Muse Award; Judy O’Connor to receive Maestro Award DeKALB – The DeKalb Music Boosters have named Ann Montzka Smelser and Judy O’Connor to the DeKalb School District 428 Music Hall of Fame, according to a news release. Montzka Smelser and O’Connor will be recognized at the Hats, Horses and Harmony fundraiser for DeKalb Music Boosters at …
DeKalb Muslims Hosting Unity Event Thursday Join the NIU Muslim Student Association and the Islamic Center of DeKalb in a gathering of strength, solidarity, and love on Thursday, March 28, 2019, as they honor the victims of the terror attacks that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Unity Event will take place from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the Sandburg Auditorium of the NIU …
The DeKalb School District was fortunate to have 12 students selected for the national honors choir at the recent American Choral Directors Association conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Between the four National Honor Choirs, approximately 1,600 students from all 50 states performed at the National Conference. These students auditioned against tens of thousands of other students across the United States …
DeKalb, Ill. — Already ranked among the top five in the nation for its specialty field of local government management, NIU’s Master of Public Administration program now has even more bragging rights. “NIU is the program to be a part of,” said Lynnea Erickson Laskowski, who graduated with a nonprofit management specialization in her M.P.A. from NIU in 2013. She now works as …
Five Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education students will spend their Spring Break in Belize this March as part of a new Engage Global initiative called Alternative Spring BAE. Two master’s students and three undergraduates will train about 50 Belizean coaches, teachers and sport administrators in topics including teaching new sports in schools, first aid, facilities and equipment management, and even fundraising. More important, says Jenn …
According to Art Education Coordinator Tricia Schumacher, the District 428 Art Show has been going on since at least 1999 when she started teaching in DeKalb. While it was previously held at the DeKalb High School Library (in the old building) it was clear that space was outgrown when there would be a line of people waiting to get into …
The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Northern Illinois University (NIU) are proud to be hosting the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Wrestling Finals for its 21st year. The economic impact for the area is estimated to be more than $400,000. They anticipate more than 5,000 visitors will attend this two-day event. The 2019 IESA State Wrestling Finals will be …
DeKALB – Bonnie Ormond hangs and folds hundreds of shirts and pairs of pants a week. She spends hours organizing clothing, including dresses and coats, and accessories such as purses and shoes. The clothing she puts away isn’t hers, it’s free for the taking by members of the community. Ormond is the community services director for Open Closet, a ministry …