DeKALB – Cole Hensley was named the Student Government Association’s speaker of the Senate with a vote of 11 to 6 against interim Speaker Debbie Allen. Hensley advocated for more disciplined leadership in his speech where he said he would hold chairs and senators more responsible for turning in minutes and legislation for the upcoming.
DeKALB – Local leaders Lesli Melendy, executive director of the Metro West Council of Government, and Jonelle Bailey, executive director of the Sycamore Park District, represented female leadership at the prestigious Emerging Women Leaders event with State Rep. Jeff Keicher of the 70th district. Melendy and Bailey were two of nearly 50 women selected across.
As a college student, it’s always exciting to hear about new stores opening in our local community, especially when the store is as beloved and well-known as HomeGoods. There will be a new HomeGoods opening up in DeKalb. It’s no secret that HomeGoods has a reputation for offering stylish and affordable home decor and furnishings..
DeKALB – Seventh ward Alderman Anthony Faivre parted with outgoing messages from council members as he relinquished his seat after seven-and-a-half years service. Council and board members shared memories of Faivre’s time as an alderman and presented him with a plaque and a custom road sign at the beginning of the meeting. John Walker will.
DeKALB – The Student Government Association has continuously failed to upload minutes and agendas for every SGA meeting online to Huskie Hub, violating the Open Meetings Act. The Northern Star became aware of this on April 11 and April 18 when attempting to attend an SGA Public Affairs Committee meeting in the Holmes Student Center,.