Local Highlights

Entries Sought for Memorial Day Parade in DeKalb

May 1, 2024 @ 7:20 am

Community groups are encouraged to join the lineup for the Memorial Day parade in DeKalb. Memorial Day activities on May 27 begin with the...

Experience The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Celebration in DeKalb

April 30, 2024 @ 9:18 am

Get ready to savor the flavors, soak in the sounds and celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo in downtown DeKalb! Scheduled to take...

NIU Women’s Basketball Adds Two Transfers For 2024-25 Season

April 29, 2024 @ 3:04 pm

Northern Illinois University women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen announced on Monday the addition of transfers Reagan Barkema (Story City, Iowa/Bradley) and Alecia Doyle...

This Week in Huskie Athletics

April 29, 2024 @ 2:04 pm

This Week in Huskie Athletics NIU will have three teams in action. Softball hosts five games this week. Softball opens their week on Tuesday...

HAMMOCK PLEASED WITH SPRING PROGRESS

April 27, 2024 @ 5:55 pm

The Northern Illinois University Huskies wrapped up 2024 spring practice Saturday with the annual Spring Showcase on a warm, blustery day at Huskie Stadium. ...

Nature Forward

April 26, 2024 @ 4:22 pm

The DeKalb Park District is calling on the community to join forces in the battle against harmful invasive plant species by participating in two...

Kish College Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts new members

April 25, 2024 @ 9:51 am

Kishwaukee College’s Alpha Rho Eta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) welcomed 32 new members during the 2023-2024 academic year. The...

PRIORITY TICKET PROCESS FOR 2024 NIU FOOTBALL ROAD GAMES ANNOUNCED

April 24, 2024 @ 3:44 pm

Tickets to Northern Illinois University football 2024 road games at Notre Dame and North Carolina State will go on sale to Huskie Athletic Fund...

DeKalb County Educators Recognized for Excellence

April 24, 2024 @ 2:02 pm

At an April 17, 2024, ceremony, the DeKalb County Community Foundation and DeKalb County Regional Office of Education celebrated local educators during the annual Excellence in Education...

HUSKIE GREAT JIMMIE WARD SELECTED TO 2024 NIU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

April 23, 2024 @ 2:08 pm

Jimmie Ward, one of the best defensive players in Northern Illinois University history whose stellar National Football League career is in its second decade,...