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Strong to severe thunderstorms expected through early Sunday
Strong to severe thunderstorms were slated to move across northern Illinois through Sunday morning, bringing potential damaging winds and hail in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. In a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the NWS said a line of storms was...
Perspective: If your heart is cold, your vision will be distorted
“I am not an alien.” The young woman spoke calmly. “I am a human being just like you.” She told her story of coming to America as a young girl with her parents who crossed the border “illegally” over two decades ago. She spoke at...
Excelleaf: Dekalb Black-Owned Dispensary Promotes Social Equity, Empowerment
Crystal, Maria, Brian and Nakia of Excelleaf (Credit: Excelleaf). In a significant step towards promoting social equity and community well-being, DeKalb welcomes Excelleaf, a groundbreaking cannabis dispensary dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering inclusivity within the cannabis industry. Mission. Excelleaf isn’t just another dispensary; it’s a beacon of hope and...
Knees are knee-cessary
Which would you prefer: A lifetime of vitality and mobility or a lifetime of pain and physical therapy?. Your knees are of the utmost importance when it comes to your body’s mobility. Taking care of your knees now will prevent them from deteriorating in the future. We use our...
NIU Huskies finish spring practices; QB battle to continue into August
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Northern Illinois University football team capped off spring practices Saturday before several hundred fans with its “Spring Showcase” event. The vast majority of the two-hour session was 11-on-11 work featuring the first unit offense against the number one defense, and so on. It was a great opportunity for head coach […]
DeKalb County teen caught without license, speeding in a Ford Mustang
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have arrested Yoni Lopez, 18, who authorities say was never issued a driver’s license, for speeding in a Ford Mustang on Thursday. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Lopez was spotted driving faster than the posted 55 mph speed limit in a white Mustang on Illinois Route 64, east […]
Huskies show progress at annual Spring Showcase
The NIU football team concluded its spring practices Saturday with its annual Spring Showcase at Huskie Stadium, spending most of its two-hour afternoon workout in 11-on-11 scrimmage situations. NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock felt his team improved through each of the team’s 15 spring practices while staying healthy.
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