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Fat Tuesday Party!

Feb. 21 What's Going On no comments

Wear your masks and bring out the beads! O’Learys Restaurant and Pub will be hosting a Fat Tuesday party tonight, Tuesday, February 21st. They will be offering a free cajun buffet from 5:00-6:00pm. They will have Creole appetizers and Hurricanes a plenty. Prizes for everyone wearing a Mardi Gras mask to this event!

Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Popular practices include wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc. according to Wikipedia. Sounds like it will be a fun night! O’Leary’s is located at 260 E. Lincoln Hwy in DeKalb. Visit their website now and check out their Fat Tuesday Specials.

Time is of Essence in College

Feb. 20 Representative Robert Pritchard no comments

Observations and comments about state government by State Representative Robert W. Pritchard.

As college tuition continues to climb locally and nationally, new data has revealed that time, not the price of higher education, may be the main deterrent to college completion. According to a 2009 Public Agenda study, less than a quarter of U.S. college students attend full time at residential schools and, instead commute to campus, balancing jobs, school and often family demands.

With these changes, it is no wonder why it takes longer for students to graduate. It is also no wonder that, as time goes on, life and the additional money spent on college causes an increase in dropout rates. Another study by the National Center for Education Statistics reports that less than half of U.S. college students will graduate after 6 years.

Bridal Expo Extravaganza Sunday

Feb. 20 What's Going On no comments

Timber Creek Inn & Suites is hosting a Bridal Expo Extravaganza this Sunday, February 26th, from 10:30am to 4pm. There will be over 50 product and service vendors onsite in their beautiful Convention Center. Timber Creek encourages all brides to pre-register online for a chance to win a free honeymoon in Mexico!

Plan to watch the Runway Fashion Show which begins at 2:30pm. Stop at all the booths for great ideas and deals and enter to win in each of the vendors’ exclusive drawings. Check out Timber Creek Convention Center while you are there and consider using them for your big day. Five wedding packages are available at this unique, must-see, DeKalb County venue. See video of last year’s Bridal Expo below.

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Feb. 20 Business News no comments

Beth Fowler School of Dance

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Chamber Hosts Candidates Night

Feb. 20 Upcoming Elections, What's Going On no comments

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Night this Thursday, February 23rd, from 6pm-9pm at the Egyptian Theatre. There will be a Meet and Greet in the lobby from 6pm-7pm. All residents and businesses are invited to come hear from the candidates.

Candidates will be presenting their campaign platforms on stage. No questions will be presented to the candidates while on stage. Attendees will have opportunities to ask their questions one-on-one to candidates at the Meet and Greet or after their presentation and they have left the stage.

Primary Candidate Presentations on stage include: IL 14th and 16th Congressional District races, IL 35th State Senate District; IL 89th State Representative District; DeKalb County State’s Attorney; DeKalb County Board – District 6 and 11 races.

Internship and Spring Job Fairs this week at NIU

Feb. 19 What's Going On no comments

NIU is holding both an Internship Fair and a Spring Job Fair this week at the NIU Convocation Cener. The NIU Internship Fair will be held this Tuesday, Feb 21st, 2012, from 10am-3pm. There will be many large companies and several local companies looking to employ interns at the event.

Which employers will attend the Internship Fair? In this PDF, you can search by job title, location, and majors being recruited. Links to employers’ web pages are included for you to gather information and identify employers of interest to you.

On the day of the fair, please bring enough resumes for all of the companies you are interested in meeting. Leave one with the Internship Fair Candidate Registration Desk to be used in place of filling out a registration form. Photocopy service is not available at the Convocation Center, so bring extra copies of any document you may plan to give employers. Please read the Internship Fair Preparation Tips.

The NIU Spring Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, Feb 22nd, 2012 from 10am-3pm and is open to the public. Make sure to dress in business attire and bring plenty of resumes. On the day of the fair, please bring enough résumés for all of your interview sessions and to leave one with the Job Fair Candidate Registration Desk, to be used in place of filling out a registration form. Photocopy service is not easily available at the Convocation Center, so bring extra copies of any document you may plan to give employers.

YMCA Indoor Triathlon

Feb. 17 What's Going On no comments

The YMCA’s 7th Annual Indoor Triathlon is coming up this Sunday, February 19th. New this year with be a Biathlon option. Fun for beginners and seasoned athletes! Competitors swim for 10 minutes, bike for 20 minutes and then run for 15 minutes with short transitions in between. The Biathlon option includes only biking and running.

Entry fee includes t-shirt, swim bag, healthy snacks, and awards. Great for 1st time experience, for families, or to begin competing again after winter. Volunteers are always needed. Teams may also be formed in which each member competes in one of the events. Open to ages 9 & Up. Participate as an individual or as a team. You can do it!

Last Day to Register & Grace Period Registration

Feb. 17 Upcoming Elections no comments

The last day for regular voter register to vote is this coming Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Beginning February 22 and concluding on March 13, “Grace Period” registration is available at all Early Voting Centers. You may register and must vote at the same time should you elect to register during the Grace Period.

If you must register through the grace period, please bring two forms of identification that confirm you local mailing address and place of residence, (e.g. utility bills, valid state ID, mortgage or lease agreement, etc.). For detailed directions, maps, locations, and times, visit www.dekalbclerk.com or contact the office at 815.895.7147 .

Grace Voting Locations (through March 13, 2012):

Feed’em Soup’s All You Can Eat Pancake Dinner

Feb. 16 What's Going On no comments

Feed ‘Em Soup Community Project presents an all you can eat pancake dinner this Friday February 17th, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tickets are $6.00 and children under five are free. The community is invited to join them for an evening of all you can eat pancakes, sausage, fruit cocktail as well as live music in their new location. 100% of all proceeds benefit Feed’em Soup Community Project and go toward providing meals for our community. Tickets are available in advance or at the door.

The gourmet menu prepared by Chef Alex Smith includes: Mixed Berry Pancakes (Blueberry, Raspberry and Strawberry) The Elvis Pancake (Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip and Banana), Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (Brown Sugar and Cinnamon, with a side of Frosting), Bacon Infused Pancakes, the classic buttermilk pancake toppings: syrup, frosting, whipped cream, powdered sugar, sausage. fruit cocktail. Dine in and carry out orders available.

Introduction to Diesels for Sycamore Illinois

Feb. 15 Business News no comments

Bockmans Auto Care

Something you’re going to be hearing a lot about around Sycamore, Illinois is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses – We’re talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs. Most people in Sycamore, Illinois are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly [...]Bockmans Auto Care

Preventative Maintenance

Feb. 15 Business News no comments

DRIVE Automotive

Improve your fuel economy, keep your vehicle running longer and safer and prevent big repairs by paying a little attention to proper maintenance.

Preventive maintenance is a schedule of planned maintenance actions aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. The primary goal of preventive maintenance is to prevent the failure of equipment before it actually occurs. It is designed to preserve and enhance equipment reliability by replacing worn components before they actually fail. Preventive maintenance activities include equipment checks, partial or complete overhauls at specified periods, oil changes, lubrication and so on. In addition, technicians can record equipment deterioration so they know to replace or repair worn parts before they cause system failure. Recent technological advances in tools for inspection and diagnosis have enabled even more accurate and effective equipment maintenance. The ideal preventive maintenance program would prevent all equipment failure before it occurs.

Value of Preventive Maintenance

There are multiple misconceptions about preventive maintenance. One such misconception is that Preventative Maintenance is unduly costly. This logic dictates that it would cost more for regularly scheduled downtime and maintenance than it would normally cost to operate equipment until repair is absolutely necessary. This may be true for some components; however, one should compare not only the costs but the long-term benefits and savings associated with preventive maintenance. Without preventive maintenance, for example, costs for lost production time from unscheduled equipment breakdown will be incurred. Also, preventive maintenance will result in savings due to an increase of effective system service life.

Long-term benefits of preventive maintenance include: