Campus NewsLocal news for Campus, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Threat targets local schools- April 30, 2008 "JTHS officials are working with the Joliet Police Department to investigate the situation. Currently there is no immediate threat" A Joliet Junior College student reported receiving an anonymous text message on his cell phone Tuesday morning that put local colleges and high schools on alert. via Herald Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/threat-targets-local-schools?fromrss=1 Cardboard City built on foundation of caring - with photo gallery- April 28, 2008 "We're staying in boxes so others don't have to" Some Howell High School students got a little more than they bargained for - high winds, light rain and destroyed shelter - when they spent Friday night on the front lawn of the Freshman Campus in cardboard ... via LivingstonDailyhttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/cardboard-city-built-on-foundation-of-caring-w... Headlights to perform at Niteskool spring concert- April 26, 2008 Issue date: 42208 Section: Campus Illinois indie pop band Headlights will perform at Northwestern May 16 as part of Niteskool Productions' first-ever spring concert, outgoing Niteskool President and Weinbeg ... via Daily Northwesternhttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/headlights-to-perform-at-niteskool-spring-conc... Chaos concert series extended- April 24, 2008 "Most of the stops are related to places on campus where people do not always go" A weeklong celebration of events welcomes big laughs, musical acts The Columbia Chaos concert series will extend its night of live entertainment into a week-long celebration of fashion, music and comedy. via Columbia Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/chaos-concert-series-extended?fromrss=1 6 thefts reported on campus in past month- April 22, 2008 "We have an open community feel to the college" Records show theft count higher than vandalism on campus There have been six thefts on campus between March and April, according to security logs kept in the security office on the second floor at 619 S. Wabash ... via Columbia Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/6-thefts-reported-on-campus-in-past-month?from... Freeport Boys & Girls Club Reopening Renews Hopes- April 20, 2008 "It's definitely encouraging to have the kids here. Seeing where some of them come from, and getting to know their background and everything, it's important to know how we can be a help to them" After a surge in violence in Freeport, city leaders are making a push to clean up their streets, starting by getting kids on the right track. via WIFRhttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/freeport-boys-girls-club-reopening-renews-hope... Campus Notes: Thursday, April 17- April 19, 2008 THE OUTING CENTRE will host sign-ups for Saturday's Yoga Day Hike from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Outing Centre. via Northern Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/campus-notes-thursday-april-17?fromrss=1 Break-in at high school leads to Monday closure- April 14, 2008 "A thorough sweep of the entire DuSable building and campus was completed on Sunday, but it failed to turn up the weapon" A weekend break in prompted a South Side high school to close on Monday due to "security concerns." Early Sunday, two male teenagers used a gun to break into the DuSable High School Campus, 4934 S. Wabash Ave., ... via Chicago Sun-Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/break-in-at-high-school-leads-to-monday-closur... Campus Notes: Wednesday, April 9- April 12, 2008 OPERATING STAFF COUNCIL will host an input session for operating staff employees to give opinions on the future of Cole Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Heritage Room. via Northern Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/campus-notes-wednesday-april-9?fromrss=1 Campus Notes: Thursday, April 10- April 10, 2008 THE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD will host NIU's rendition of MTV's Wild - N Out at 8 p.m. in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium. via Northern Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/campus-il/2008/04/campus-notes-thursday-april-10?fromrss=1 |