Northern Illinois University News

By Lydia Statz Union staff writer JEFFERSON - The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved hiring Benjamin Wehmeier as the next county administrator, finalizing his appointment.

In today's virtual world, it's easy to downplay the significance of place. Yet when it comes to regional prosperity, geography matters.

Lake Forest resident Dean DeBiase , a former College of Lake County student who gained distinction as a Silicon Valley and Chicago business leader, will be the keynote speaker at the college's commencement ceremony on Saturday.. DeBiase, who transferred from CLC a few credits short of earning a degree, will also receive an honorary associate degree ... (more)

Northern Illinois University announced Tuesday it has kicked off a national search for the position of associate vice president and director of athletics.

The following retirement profile was provided by Oswego 308 . Leading up to the end of the school year, Patch will be posting these profiles for all retiring teachers, administration and staff in the district.

Western New Mexico University has named Dr. Jose Herrera as the founding dean for the new College of Arts and Sciences.

But in the early 2000s, he was also a single father to two boys, and needed more cash.

Wheeling High School will be headed by a new principal next year, according to a news release issued by Northwest Suburban High School District 214.

Director of Northern Illinois Media and Public Relations Paul Palian says "it's a great idea for recycling and getting items that are still useful into people's hands that need them.

By Meredith Colias Representatives from public schools, higher education and community colleges testifying before a House committee today warned Speaker Michael Madigan that gradually picking up the cost for their pensions would burden their already strained budgets.

Vincent Cornelius has been elected third vice president of the Illinois State Bar Association, according to a news release issued by the association.

Officials in Cleveland are reviewing the conduct of the 911 operator who handled the call from kidnapping victim Amanda Berry for displaying what they considered to be a "lack of empathy," according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer .

A number of Lisle adult leaders and residents, ranging from local high school authorities to the Village's business owners and writers, offered their advice to students who will graduate this month in a Daily Herald article published on Monday.

Northern Illinois University announced a national search to find a new police chief.

Northern Illinois University announced Tuesday a national search will soon be underway to find a police chief for its DeKalb campus.

Julie Konczyk is the credit coordinator within the College of Liberal Arts and Science who was a student in 2003 when she met Peters.

Members of the Riverwalk Quilters Guild plans to share their talents with the community when they host Naperville Quilts! 2013 A - Be Inspired at Northern Illinois University's Naperville campus this weekend.

He is currently president of the Brazos County Campuses at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas.

Allen E. Botimer, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Park Ridge. He was born April 27, 1932 in Defiance, Ohio and had been a resident of Libertyville since 1961.

As graduates count down the days that remain to the end of school, former graduates respond to two imminent questions: What is the best advice you ever received as a graduate? What is the best advice you offer graduates?" For Peter Sullivan, principal of Lisle High School, his replies to both questions are identical.