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Midwest sociologist says ‘rural is changing, not dying’

— February 6, 2023

Ben Winchester is hoping to flip the script on the negative narrative surrounding rural communities. “The narrative we’re using to describe our small towns and rural…

State invests more than $4 million in expanding apprenticeships, job training
— July 19, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) on Tuesday, July 14 announced a $4.7 million investment that will expand the Illinois…
Restaurants scramble to maintain limited revenue streams
— April 22, 2020

In a business where 80 percent of restaurants last no longer than five years, Fatty’s Pub and Grille and The Lincoln Inn have easily beaten those odds. But the longtime DeKalb sit-down…
NIU kicks off year-long anniversary celebration
— February 5, 2020

Northern Illinois University has plenty of reasons to cheer as it kicked off a 125th anniversary last week on the DeKalb campus. From origins as a humble state teacher’s college to…
Tasty weekend enjoyed at Ribs, Rhythm and Brews in Sycamore
— August 26, 2019

DeKalb selected for Facebook’s Latest data center
— June 30, 2020

Facebook announced June 30 its newest worldwide data center will be built in DeKalb, bringing an investment of more than $800 million. The Facebook DeKalb Data Center will be among…
Scouting programs in Illinois vow to continue despite bankruptcy
— February 24, 2020

Local Boy Scout councils say that activities and events will go on as scheduled as the national youth organization goes through bankruptcy proceedings. “Nothing has changed. We…
Man in custody as DeKalb police investigate fatal shooting near NIU
— January 27, 2020

An 18-year-old DeKalb man has been charged with murder after an unidentified man was shot late on Jan. 23 and died the next day. Adam D. Koertner was charged late last week with first-degree…