The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., collaborated with NIU to host a film series featuring award-winning movies.The series began Tuesday with “All Quiet on the Western Front.” The next film in the series will be “It Happened One Night” at...
DeKalb Library staff members hope their Christmas crafting and creativity land them a visit from author Alexander McCall Smith.The staff had to enter photos of a holiday display they created to win the contest. Samantha Hathaway, the library’s public...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Jan. 7• Shaneria Campbell, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with...
City Council looked at what role DeKalb will play in the state’s recently enacted medical marijuana and concealed carry laws at its meeting Monday.DeKalb has ordinances that prohibit the use of guns and the possession of drug paraphernalia and weed,...
City Council meets today to discuss changes to DeKalb’s municipal code in response to state legalization of medical marijuana and concealed carry.The City Council meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the municipal building, 200 S. Fourth St.City attorney...
Local fire and police departments have asked residents to clear their cars and hydrants to make the area safer.Residents can check the snow removal route map on the city’s website.If a vehicle constitutes a hazard to the city’s snow removal, the vehicle...
A 114-year-old Tudor-style home, donated by former owner Shirley Nehring, is now renovated and will join the Ellwood Mansion for tours, receptions and musical events.The home, which is at the corner of Augusta and First streets, was built by barbed wire...
DSW, Designer Shoe Warehouse, will open in the DeKalb Shopping Center at a yet-to-be-announced date, replacing an Old Navy store that closed in early 2012.Mayor John Rey said DSW will complement other apparel and fashion retailers along Sycamore Road....
DeKalb High School will divide a $25,000 grant between schools in the DeKalb School District 428.The school participated in State Farm’s Celebrate My Drive campaign, where teens pledged to drive safely.The school with the most signatures was eligible...
Athletics will be up and away when it’s allowed to use the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport for travel, which may come as soon as August.For more than 20 years, the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St., has plugged away with yearly reviews...
Paddlin’ for MB is hosting a dinner to raise funds for Feed’em Soup, a local charity, and Livestrong.Paddlin’ for MB — Marybeth — is DeKalb’s competitive dragon boat racing team, which was founded in memory of Marybeth McGill. The team supports...
Security in the municipal building has left something to be desired, according to some city officials, since the city police moved out of the municipal building to their station on West Lincoln Highway.Previously, the municipal building, 200 S. Fourth...
