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Charred body found on campus
Former NIU student shot in Chicago
Hasan Gill, 25, of DeKalb was found dead at 11:02 a.m. Dec. 29 at the 800 block of North First Street, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Coroner’s Office. The cause of death is pending further forensic testing. The death remains under investigation with the NIU Police Department, according to the release.
A former NIU Student, Joseph Graves, was fatally shot in the head in Chicago, according to a Dec. 14 Northern Star article. Graves was last enrolled at NIU in Spring 2015, said NIU Spokesman Joe King.
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The NIU football coaching staff hired Kevin Kane as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach and Mike Uremovich as offensive coordinator. The announcement was made Jan 6. Uremovich was a running backs coach and special teams coordinator in 2012. Kane coached the tight ends and fullbacks in 2011, then the linebackers until 2014.
The Huskies ended their season with a 55-7 loss to the Boise State Broncos at the Poinsettia Bowl on Dec. 23. The Huskies have made it to eight consecutive bowl games and 10 in the last 12 years. They last played in the Poinsettia Bowl in 2013 against Utah State, falling 21-14.
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DeKalb County Jail Expansion Timeline EXCHANGE STREET TO BE REOPENED
CONTRACTOR BIDDING PERIOD LOCUST STREET CLOSURE
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BUILDING OPENS BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMPLETE
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PRECAST WALL PANEL AND STEEL ERECTION
START OF ENABLING WORK ON EXCHANGE STREET EXCAVATION WORK TO BEGIN FOR NEW BUILDING
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION Leah Nicolini | Northern Star
County jail to expand due to increase in population Proximity of jail concerns residents Leah Nicolini Assistant News Editor
Sycamore | Sycamore resident Jose Hernandez said he is concerned about his children’s safety due to a $35 million DeKalb County Jail expansion. “I live right across from there, and I have two little ones,” Hernandez said. “I’m going to be working, so I can’t be there to protect them. With more people coming in to visit the inmates, will there be more patrols there?” During the Sycamore City Council meeting Tuesday, the council addressed concerns like
Hernandez’ regarding the expansion , along with a presentation on the construction timeline and jail renderings. The expansion of the jail was first proposed in March 2004 to accommodate for an anticipated increase in population of 18,500 by 2025, according to a March 2004 DeKalb County Jail study. The expansion will add 60 beds to the county jail, said Lieutenant Joyce Klein, DeKalb County Chief of Corrections. DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott said the increase in traffic will not result in an increase of patrolling or staff. “The amount of police cars that come in and out of jail are
significant already,” Scott said. “We don’t plan on adding patrols for that area, just the routine normal traffic. We’re not increasing staff. We don’t anticipate expanding visitation at this point.” In response to safety concerns, Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy said the council should review and update the project in six months and hold another event for residents to express their concerns about the jail expansion. “This is something we need to keep an eye on,” Mundy said. “If things change, let us know.” Brian Kerner, Dewberry Architects Inc. associate, said safety features to be added to the new building will include well-lit parking lots
DeKalb | Secretary of State Jesse White’s office will be on campus from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday in the Holmes Student Center, Lower Level. Faculty, students and staff will be able to take advantage of the following driver and vehicle services: • Driver’s license renewal, replacement and corrections • State ID renewal, replacement and corrections • Vehicle sticker sales • Passenger, B-Truck and motorcycle license plates • NIU collegiate license plates • Organ/tissue donor registration • Vehicle title and registration • Parking placard for persons with disabilities Go to CyberDriveIllinois.com for more information.
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and a black, vinyl fence for the inmates rather than a razor or barbed wire fence. The county will be in the bidding process for contractors until March. Following the bidding process, the start of construction on Exchange Street will begin in the spring. The completion of excavation work on Exchange Street is tentatively scheduled for July, according to a timeline released by Dewberry Architects Inc. provided at the city council meeting Tuesday. Kerner said the expansion completion is tentatively scheduled for summer 2018. “We’re hoping for that date, but that also depends on when we’re going to start the work,” Kerner said.
DeKalb | The Student Association is accepting applications for the positions of director of Academic Affairs and director of Cultural Affairs. The director of Academic affairs is “responsible for monitoring and making recommendations for changes in university academic policy and serving as liaison to the Faculty Senate and all student advisory committees,” according to the SA Bylaws. The position was previously held by Timi Adeboje. The director of Cultural Affairs is “responsible for promoting a diverse campus culture by encouraging cultural programming, ensuring support services are provided to underrepresented individuals and monitoring policies that affect minorities,” according to the SA Bylaws. The position was previously held by Sergio Gutierrez. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to Ari Owens, Student Assocation director of Public Affairs. Students can go to niu.collegiatelink.net to apply through HuskieLink. Contact Owens at aowens1@niu.edu for more information.
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DeKalb | The Office of Student Academic Success will continue to accept winter clothing item donations until April 1. Donations will be accepted at the Academic Advising Center building, the Campus Life Building, the Founders Memorial Library and the Holmes Student Center, according to an NIU news release. Donations can include hats, scarves, gloves, coats and other warm winter items. Students can pick up winter items they need in the Office of Student Academic Success/Financial Cents Office in the Academic Advising Center building. Items are organized in the Academic Advising building lobby.