Incoming city manager Anne Marie Gaura is looking forward to applying what she’s learned from past experiences to her new role in DeKalb.Gaura is currently the interim director of engineering and public works for Schaumburg, and was announced as the...
Thirteen people were arrested after trespassing at the University Village apartment complex Wednesday.All individuals arrested had been banned from the property previously. DeKalb Police Lt. Bob Redel said because University Village is a large complex,...
Bill Commings lights a candle in remembrance for loved ones at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, during Blue Christmas: A Service of Darkness and Light. Cummings is a former accounting professor at NIU and has been a member of St. Paul’s...
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church held a service Wednesday night for those who are lonely or grieving during the holiday season, and asked attendants to join in singing hymns such as hymn 59, “Longing for Light.”The church opened its doors to anyone willing...
The Sycamore History Museum will ring in the holidays with an open house.The museum, 1730 N. Main St., is using the open house to say “thank you” to the community. The event will run 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and includes tours of the museum, crafts, hot...
A holiday shopping fair will fund the DeKalb Area Women’s Center winter bills.The center’s Holiday Shopping Fair will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1021 State St.Vendors will offer photography, handmade crafts and more. Proceeds...
The DeKalb Fire Department has launched its annual Red Wreath Program.The Red Wreath Program started on Thanksgiving when wreaths were placed at the three DeKalb fire stations. Each wreath has red bulbs, and the bulbs are replaced with white ones whenever...
Visitors can stroll through a winter-chocolate-land today in downtown Sycamore.The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce is having its third annual Winter Chocolate Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. and is looking forward to attracting a larger crowd this year than in the...
Santa Claus is bringing holiday events with him when he comes to town today.The annual Santa Comes to Town event will be provided by the Egyptian Theatre, the DeKalb High School Madrigals and Santa himself. The event has been a tradition in DeKalb for...
Anne Marie Gaura has been selected as DeKalb’s incoming city manager.Gaura serves as the interim director of engineering and public works for the village of Schaumburg, according to a news release from the city.Gaura will start Jan. 21, replacing interim...
Nov. 26• Keianti L. Darling, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with keeping a disorderly house.• Calin C. Walker, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with keeping a disorderly house.• Janet L. Keightley, 19, of Tinley Park, was charged with keeping a disorderly...
Local organizations are offering opportunities to give back to the community this season.Feed’em Soup Community ProjectFeed’em Soup, 122 S. First St., is a nonprofit organization which provides patrons with a restaurant-style atmosphere and cuisine,...
