Local News
January 31, 2012 - 4:27 p.m.•By CURTIS CLEGG - cclegg@shawmedia.com
GENOA – Sherry Branson understands the value of quilts.
January 24, 2012 - 4:58 p.m.
The Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers (ICCBC) joined forces with the state’s top black leaders and medical experts to kick off the “Make Every Drop Count” campaign, aimed at increasing blood donations among the state’s black population.
January 24, 2012 - 4:55 p.m.•By CAITLIN MULLEN - Shaw Media
DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department is seeking community involvement to reduce the number of cooking fires in the city.
January 24, 2012 - 4:41 p.m.
Local partners are coming together to host free tax preparation sites that will allow low-to-moderate income residents to get tax credits they deserve, and put more money into their pockets.
January 24, 2012 - 12:57 p.m.•By DOUG OLESON – doleson@shawmedia.com
SHABBONA – If she had a choice, Lizzy Nolan would rather play baseball.
January 24, 2012 - 12:48 p.m.•By CURTIS CLEGG - cclegg@shawmedia.com
Nearly four years ago, Cole Hall was shuttered in the wake of a tragedy. The renovated building reopened Jan. 17, ready for a new era in education.
January 18, 2012 - 10:12 a.m.
American Medical Response (AMR) reminds everyone that plunging temperatures could pose a threat to life and limb. This is especially true for the elderly, small children, the chronically ill, substance abusers and individuals who stay out in the cold for long periods.
January 17, 2012 - 2:07 p.m.
SYCAMORE – The University of Illinois Extension will offer a Soil and Water Management Seminar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16.
January 17, 2012 - 2:05 p.m.
DeKALB – Most flu cases are reported from late fall to early spring. The DeKalb County Health Department is emphasizing the importance of good health habits to stop the spread of germs. According to public health administrator Jane Lux, the most likely places to come in contact with respiratory viruses such as cold and flu bugs include:
January 17, 2012 - 1:59 p.m.
SYCAMORE – As the New Year is getting underway, educators with Sylvan Learning Centers want to keep kids clearly focused rather than busily distracted.
January 17, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.•By CURTIS CLEGG - cclegg@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – The DeKalb High School Symphony Orchestra and the Sycamore High School Chamber String Orchestra will perform in a free concert on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in preparation for prestigious performances in Peoria later that week.
January 17, 2012 - 12:58 p.m.
DeKALB — Northern Illinois University Libraries Department of Rare Books and Special Collections has acquired the first installment of the papers of Chicago-born author Fred Saberhagen, a best-selling science fiction writer whose works broke new ground in the genre.
January 17, 2012 - 12:54 p.m.
DeKALB – Three contestants from the 2012 Miss America pageant will attend the Castle Challenge between DeKalb and Sycamore on Friday, Jan. 27.
January 17, 2012 - 12:51 p.m.
DeKALB – The DeKalb County Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed (KEYS) Initiative invites members of the community to flex their intellectual might at its first Team Trivia Challenge.
January 17, 2012 - 12:47 p.m.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges members of the public to take simple steps to protect their family and property from fire. According to NFPA, January and February are the top months for home fire deaths.
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