The following streets are subject to established parking restrictions 2-6 a.m. throughout Homecoming weekend, according to a DeKalb Police Department news release:• Varsity Boulevard• Regent Drive• Eco Park Drive• Fotis Drive• Aspen Court•...
Bill Finucane, 2nd ward alderman and alumnus, fondly remembers the year he drove former Bear Ron Rivera during a Homecoming parade.Finucane came to DeKalb in fall 1970, graduated from NIU in 1984 and received his master’s in 1991. Finucane said the...
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The DeKalb Fire Department is teaming up with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week to remind locals about the importance of smoke alarms.Fire Prevention Week, which ends Saturday, reminds residents to have their...
The DeKalb Barbs continued their winning streak by defeating Morris High School 42-0 at their Homecoming game, making their record 6-0.Audrey Villalpando, DeKalb High School senior and cheerleader, said the football game brings everyone together. DeKalb...
DeKalb police say Kingston man Nicholas Krengiel paid an associate to plant drugs and a gun in Krengiel's estranged wife's car.Krengiel, who is "in the middle of a contentious divorce," paid the man to buy the gun and about 4 grams of crack cocaine, then...
The ninth annual Amenti Haunted House is returning for nine nights this year.Amenti will be open Oct. 17-19, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Amenti features 20 scenes on six levels throughout the theater.The...
A DeKalb woman drove a Dodge Neon into Wing Stop and Panda Express Monday morning, police said.Lt. James McDougall said Precious Johnson, 19, of DeKalb, drove onto the curb and sidewalk while attempting to park and struck the buildings, 1015 W. Lincoln...
Police say Nicholle Martinez, 41, of Sycamore, stabbed an acquaintance of her estranged husband, leading to charges of attempted first degree homicide.At about 4 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of an attack in progress in the 1300 block...
DeKalb police issued 77 citations, including 48 seatbelt citations and 11 improper use of cellphone citations, during their Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program campaign, according to a news release.During the campaign, officers worked 55 hours on seatbelt...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Thursday• Tyree M. Burgess, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with...
A Monday fire caused $10,000 in smoke damage in a residence in the 400 block of East High Street.The Sycamore Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 12:23 p.m. and encountered a burning dehumidifier unit in the house’s basement, according to...
