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Remembering Ron Modell, pioneer of NIU’s jazz program dead at 90: ‘His legacy spread love and joy’

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Remembering Ron Modell, pioneer of NIU’s jazz program dead at 90: ‘His legacy spread love and joy’

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Loved ones are remembering Ronald Modell, founder of Northern Illinois University’s jazz program, for the love he had for music, the joy he brought to teaching and the laughs he shared along the way. He died at his home on June 10.Read Article

Shawn Bragg Selected for 2025-26 NCAA Pathway Program for Leaders

Shawn Bragg Selected for 2025-26 NCAA Pathway Program for Leaders

Shawn Bragg, Director of Athletic Internal Operations at Saint Michael's College, is one of 22 administrators selected for the 2025-26 NCAA Pathway Program. This yearlong initiative aims to develop senior-level athletics administrators for future executive roles as athletic directors or conference commissioners. The cohort recently gathered for an educational session in Indianapolis and will continue their training with mentorship and governance…See the Story

Carolyn Ann Leifheit, 82

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Carolyn Ann Leifheit, 82

Carolyn Ann Leifheit, 82, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her home.See the Story

College baseball: Senior grad Smith transfers to Northern Illinois

Cole Smith looked forward to a senior year of helping the Bradley University baseball team return to its winning ways.Baseball · DeKalb Read Article

Trans resistance rally in DeKalb on Sunday, June 22 – Illinois Eagle

The event is to recognize resistance and support the trans community.DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Northern Illinois University Dean's List

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DEKALB, Ill. -- Northern Illinois University's spring Dean's List includes the names of area students who earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or 3.75 in the colleges of Business, Education,…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

Sa’Mahn Johnson, Lily Taylor Sign With NIU Women’s Basketball - NIU Athletics

DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University women's basketball head coach Jacey Brooks announced on Tuesday that Sa'Mahn Johnson (Columbus, Ohio/Reynoldsburg) and Lily Taylor (Chicago, Ill./Example Academy) will join the Huskies for the 2025-26 season.Basketball · DeKalb Read Article

Not enacting DeKalb grocery tax would hurt public safety departments, city manager says – Shaw Local

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Losing that tax would affect the city’s police, fire and public works operations, which get their largest chunk of funding through the grocery tax, officials said this week. City Manager Bill Nicklas previously said all money collected through property taxes goes to DeKalb pension obligations.Taxes · DeKalb Read Article

Ryan Frieders, Waterman, 06/14/25

The fields received anywhere from 0.3 to 2 inches of rain last week. Crops are growing and fields look more green than brown. We have been busy spraying corn and sidedressing nitrogen is complete. Soybeans will be next on the…DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

2025 Northern Illinois Football Schedule

Northern Illinois’ 2025 schedule features eight MAC games. NIU’s non-conference slate includes one FCS contest against Holy Cross, one Group of Five matchup vs. San Diego State, and two road Power Four clashes at Maryland and Mississippi State. New Customer Offers at BetMGM New Customer Offer: Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l Terms 2025 Northern Illinois Football Schedule Aug. 30 vs. Holy Cross Sept. …DeKalb · DeKalb Read Article

NIU Men's Tennis Adds Lorenzo Messina, Nikola Puntaric - NIU Athletics

DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University men's tennis head coach René Vidal on Tuesday announced the addition of transfers Lorenzo Messina and Nikola Puntaric to the Huskie roster for 2025-26.Tennis · DeKalb Read Article

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