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.June 27• Jesus M. Albertson, 29, of DeKalb, was charged with...
Otto’s owner Patrick Looney has to surrender the venue’s liquor license by today, according to city attorney Dean Frieders.“Accordingly, at this time, the City requests that you surrender your liquor license and submit the physical license itself...
DeKalb will outsource building inspections and hire two part-time property maintenance inspectors as a part of the fiscal year 2015 budget, which starts on July 1.Building supervisor Kent “Lou” Larson and building inspector Dave Reynolds will receive...
June 20• Martese L. Fleming, 28, of Riverdale, was charged with trespass to land.• Raynard L. Headd, 22, of Gary, was charged with domestic battery.• Clarence L. Blanks, 36, of DeKalb, was charged with criminal defacement of property.• Kevin D....
A new fire protection and ambulance service agreement between DeKalb and NIU will bring the city more revenue and a ladder truck for the fire department.Bill Nicklas, Operations and Community Relations vice president, said the five-year contract will...
May 1
• Kimberly S. Lovett, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with an in-state warrant.
• Devante L. Robinson, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
• Desarie L. Clark, 37, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
May...
A ceremony was held to commemorate the life of Tim Emmons, who was the director and general manager of Northern Public Radio.Emmons, who had been director and general manager since 1997, died at the age of 53 from colon cancer in February 2012. During...
The city plans to launch a test call for the CodeRED alert system in coming weeks.Chad McNett, DeKalb community relations officer, said the test call was pushed from the end of May to train more dispatchers and get them comfortable with the system. The...
St. Paul Episcopal Church has collaborated with local organizations to create a farmers market for the summer.The church will allow the community to attend and receive fresh produce grown from the church’s gardens 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday...
KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center will host its annual 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. May 31.The event will start at the center, 2111 Midlands Court in Sycamore. Registration is $20 or $25 for event-day registration. Proceeds from the event will be donated...
Kids can learn how to safely work on a farm at the June 27 Farm Safety Camp at Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road in Malta.Participants will learn how to recognize safety hazards. The camp is designed for children 8 to 12 years old who live on a farm,...
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will host a public star party 8:30 p.m. May 31 at Afton Forest Preserve, 13600 Crego Road.Attendees should dress for a cold night and bring a flashlight covered with red plastic or cellophane. Those who participate can...
