http://www.daily-chronicle.comRSS from www.daily-chronicle.comen-usNobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú, an activist for indigenous Guatemalans whose personal story of triumph brought their plight to the world’s attention, will visit NIU this month for a public lecture.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/55913920/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/55913920/index.xmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 16:50:03 GMTCastle Bank announces that Sharon Stefani, administrative assistant at the DeKalb main branch, celebrated her 40th anniversary with the company on Saturday. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/24636809/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/24636809/index.xmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 16:47:52 GMTLeslie Ciaccio, coordinator of the therapeutic massage program at Kishwaukee College, served as a peer reviewer for the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation in August.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/17281785/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/17281785/index.xmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 16:41:44 GMTAir Force Airman Monique Silva graduated from basic military training recently at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/39469454/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/39469454/index.xmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 16:40:58 GMTRena Cotsones, Northern Illinois University’s longtime executive director of community relations, has a new and exclusive focus: Rockford.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/03432131/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/09/08/03432131/index.xmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 16:36:10 GMTA volunteer committee of interested citizens, Dorothea Bilder, Dee Coover, Alice Freier, Jo Anne Fox, Wenke Hansen, Ron Klein, Mary Larson, Linda Mason, Lynne Morel, Shirley Nehring, Nancy Norris, Sue Orem, Denise Rode, Maureen Russell, Sally Stevens and chairwoman Mary Beth Van Buer, has been involved in a fundraising program to assist in renewing the Egyptian Theatre to its original state. Listed on the “Historical Registry of Historical Places,” this DeKalb landmark will celebrate its 80th year of existence, and, to maintain its viable place in the community, there are many areas that are in need of special attention.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/87503646/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/87503646/index.xmlMon, 31 Aug 2009 23:21:04 GMTNorthern Illinois University efforts to attract external funding for research are off to a strong start in the new fiscal year.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/02183325/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/02183325/index.xmlMon, 31 Aug 2009 23:19:48 GMTDeKalb resident to compete in 2009 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Wisconsinhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/28630096/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/28630096/index.xmlMon, 31 Aug 2009 23:14:58 GMTJohn Desjarlais, an English and journalism instructor at Kishwaukee College, has released his third novel, “Bleeder.” “Bleeder” was released by Sophia Institute Press on Aug. 15 and is available through Amazon.com. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/78625812/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/78625812/index.xmlMon, 31 Aug 2009 23:14:01 GMTParticipants who completed the second annual Weight No More competition, sponsored by Valley West Community Hospital and the Fox Valley Family YMCA, lost 586 pounds. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/42419774/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/31/42419774/index.xmlMon, 31 Aug 2009 23:12:08 GMTCommemorating its golden anniversary this academic year, the NIU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences today officially launched an interactive Web site that highlights the college’s achievements and allows faculty and alumni to reconnect and share favorite memories.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/24/63736363/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/24/63736363/index.xmlMon, 24 Aug 2009 22:41:05 GMTThe Somonauk Police Department donated a squad car and light bar to the Indian Valley Vocational Center law enforcement program recently. Police Chief Rich Smith, along with village President Aaron Grandgeorge, handed the title and keys to the law enforcement instructor Vince Logan, who was accompanied by the center’s director, Ron Pieper. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/24/26586204/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/24/26586204/index.xmlMon, 24 Aug 2009 22:37:56 GMTTAILS Humane Society welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this year. In the spring, Joan Burger, Maureen Josh and Justin Carlson began serving, and Misty Haji-Sheikh and Marilyn Stomborg recently became members. All residents of DeKalb or Sycamore, each brings their love of animals and personal skills to the board, a recent news release said. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/10/06027432/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/10/06027432/index.xmlMon, 10 Aug 2009 23:22:35 GMTSuzanne Juday was named a Certificate of Merit recipient by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association for her service as a member of the Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees. Juday retired from the BOT in May after 12 years of service. She received her Certificate of Merit at the ICCTA Awards banquet, held at the Hyatt-Regency in Chicago on June 5.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/10/78066255/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/10/78066255/index.xmlMon, 10 Aug 2009 23:20:33 GMTIn June, more than 40 prevention professionals from throughout Illinois and the federal government had an opportunity in Springfield to learn about the successes of the DeKalb County Partnership for a Safe, Active and Family Environment (DCP/SAFE) from DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen, director of prevention with Ben Gordon Center, and project director for DCP/SAFE. DCP/SAFE’s story is one of community building and positive outcomes and is a model that is emulated throughout the county, a recent news release said. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/32110580/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/32110580/index.xmlMon, 03 Aug 2009 21:51:30 GMTLocal woman finishes Army basic traininghttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/56662372/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/56662372/index.xmlMon, 03 Aug 2009 21:45:33 GMTA group of DeKalb’s Boy Scouts Troop 33 recently enjoyed paddling in one of the greatest canoe areas in the world, a recent news release said. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota is situated along the international border with Canada. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/79752393/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/08/03/79752393/index.xmlMon, 03 Aug 2009 21:43:29 GMTFour Girl Scouts councils joining to form Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) recently announced their new board of directors and the hiring of their chief executive officer, Vicki Wright. The realignment process of uniting the Girl Scout councils of Fox Valley (Sugar Grove), Green Hills (Freeport), Rock River Valley (Rockford) and Sybaquay (Elgin), which began in October 2008, is scheduled to be completed on Oct. 1, a recent news release said.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/07/20/85208097/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/07/20/85208097/index.xmlMon, 20 Jul 2009 22:29:44 GMTThe Valley West Community Hospital Auxiliary recently announced a total of $9,900 awarded to the 2009 scholarship winners. All will be featured at the Valley West Hospital and Auxiliary booth at the Sandwich Fair, Sept. 9-13. Scholarship recipients are Jennifer Bauer, Kelly Straka Laszewski, Brittany Pellegrini and Heather Yingling of Sandwich; Brian Beerup of Yorkville; CaLyn Dannenberg of Leland; and Cindy Fox, Mary Miller, Sharon Olson and Renata Palaslewicz of Somonauk. The recipients are pursing education in the areas of nursing, radiology, physical therapy and medical school. http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/07/20/49843204/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/07/20/49843204/index.xmlMon, 20 Jul 2009 22:27:55 GMTForget about R and R, shorthand for rest and relaxation. Physics teachers Elisa Gatz of Sterling High School and Jim Browne of Amboy High School are using their summer break to get a little R and D.http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/07/20/37561288/index.xmlhttp://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2009/07/20/37561288/index.xmlMon, 20 Jul 2009 22:26:10 GMT