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July 24, 2024

Women’s Basketball Posts Fourth-Highest GPA In NCAA Division I

The Northern Illinois University women’s basketball team was named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll on…

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94.9 WDKB is excited to recognize our NIU Scholar-Athlete of the Week in conjunction with NIU Athletics! Each week, we will highlight a Student-Athlete who has excelled in their studies, their sport, and/or both. We have two this week! Our NIU Scholar-Athletes this week are:

Markel Baker
Sport: Wrestling
Year: Redshirt-Junior

Achievements: Markel Baker won the 133-pound title at the MAC Wrestling Championship, defeating Will Betancourt of Rider 2-1 on Saturday to earn a berth into the NCAA Championship. Baker is NIU’s first 133-pound MAC champion in 10 years.

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Devon Dawson
Sport: Wrestling
Year: Graduate Student

Achievements: Devon Dawson became the first NIU Huskie to win the MAC Wrestling heavyweight championship in almost 50 years on Saturday. Dawson defeated SIUE’s Bryson Buhk 12-8 to earn his spot in the NCAA Championship which starts on March 19. ... See MoreSee Less

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Andy and LaCretia representing Kishwaukee United Way were our Guest DJs. We talked all about what they do, who they serve, and how they unite the community. We highlighted their Empowerment Luncheon on March 19th which is also a celebration of the work they do! Tickets are available for one more day so get yours now. Check out the audio here: omny.fm/shows/guest-dj/3-10-26-guest-dj-kishwaukee-united-way ... See MoreSee Less

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Andy and LaCretia representing Kishwaukee United Way were our Guest DJs. We talked all about what they do, who they serve, and how they unite the community. We highlighted their Empowerment Luncheon on March 19th which is also a celebration of the work they do! Tickets are available for one more day so get yours now. Check out the audio here: https://omny.fm/shows/guest-dj/3-10-26-guest-dj-kishwaukee-united-way

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Andy and LaCretia representing Kishwaukee United Way were our Guest DJs. We talked all about what they do, who they serve, and how they unite the community. We highlighted their Empowerment Luncheon on March 19th which is also a celebration of the work they do! Tickets are available for one more day so get yours now. Check out the audio here: https://omny.fm/shows/guest-dj/3-10-26-guest-dj-kishwaukee-united-way

Sunil Puri, a developer and philanthropist whose work transformed the Rockford landscape, has died at age 65.
Puri came to Rockford from Bombay, India, in 1979 to attend what is now Rockford University.
He founded First Midwest Group in November 1984, and it grew into one of the premier development firms in the region.
📸 provided by @firstmidwestgroup

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Sunil Puri, a developer and philanthropist whose work transformed the Rockford landscape, has died at age 65.
Puri came to Rockford from Bombay, India, in 1979 to attend what is now Rockford University.
He founded First Midwest Group in November 1984, and it grew into one of the premier development firms in the region.
📸 provided by @firstmidwestgroup

Screw City Tavern is stepping up its game to raise the bar on bar food. #tastethetown815 #rockford #rockfordfoodie
📍4412 Manchester Drive, Rockford
Follow: @screwcitytavernrockford
⭐️ @radiochelsdip

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Screw City Tavern is stepping up its game to raise the bar on bar food. #tastethetown815 #rockford #rockfordfoodie
📍4412 Manchester Drive, Rockford
Follow: @screwcitytavernrockford
⭐️ @radiochelsdip

The 815 Artisan Collective has opened in downtown Belvidere, bringing together 25 makers and creators.
📍126 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere
📸: @thekevinhaas
📰: Full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com
#belvidere #artisan #market #collective #shop

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The 815 Artisan Collective has opened in downtown Belvidere, bringing together 25 makers and creators.
📍126 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere
📸: @thekevinhaas
📰: Full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com
#belvidere #artisan #market #collective #shop

Iconic Fungi, which grew from a home garage to farmers markets across the region, has now opened its first storefront.
📍11707 N. Second St., Machesney Park
📰 Read more: RockRiverCurrent⚫️com
📸: @thekevinhaas

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Iconic Fungi, which grew from a home garage to farmers markets across the region, has now opened its first storefront.
📍11707 N. Second St., Machesney Park
📰 Read more: RockRiverCurrent⚫️com
📸: @thekevinhaas

The Briggs Mansion, which was built in 1863 in Rockford, has been sold after spending more than a decade on the market.
UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, which is across the street, is the new owner.
📰: Details in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com

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The Briggs Mansion, which was built in 1863 in Rockford, has been sold after spending more than a decade on the market.
UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, which is across the street, is the new owner.
📰: Details in the full story at RockRiverCurrent⚫️com

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