The Amenti Haunted House at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., opens its doors for spooks and scares on Friday.Over the course of two weeks, volunteers have been transforming the historic theater into a winding maze.The haunted house is an Egyptian...
Barbed wire history was part of Big Read activities on Tuesday night.Historian Gerald Brauer presented The Story of Barbed Wire: An American Invention, at the Ellwood House Visitor’s Center, 509 N. First St. He talked about the history of barbed wire,...
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 24
• At 8:47 a.m., Jose L. Huerta, 56, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving without a license. His car was towed.
• At 4:01 p.m., a person reported unlawful use of a credit card. An investigation was opened.
June 25
• At 4:23 p.m., a woman reported her boyfriend missing from their home on Glidden Avenue after an argument. The man was found and agreed to return home.
June 26
• At 4:14 p.m., a man reported his bike stolen from Jewel, 1320 Sycamore Road.
June 27
• At 8:42 a.m., Rodrick D. Parker turned himself in on a warrant for failure to appear in court. Parker was released after paying a $300 bond and a $75 fee.
• At 12:33 p.m., a report was filed for damage to property on Heatherfield Lane.
June 28
• At 7:45 a.m., an officer responded to a report of a stolen Xbox.
• At 12:38 a.m. on June 1, an officer responded to a report of defacement of property. The case was closed Friday due to a lack of leads.
• At 8:14 a.m., an officer reported to North Annie Glidden Road in response to a 911 call that was hung up on. Keenan R. Jarrett, 22, of Chicago, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery, 911 interference and damage to property.
• At 10:46 a.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute report on Russell Road.
• At 2:34 p.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute report on the 1100 block of East Lincoln Highway.
• Fahd T. Kayani, 20, of DeKalb, was arrested for having a warrant for domestic battery.
• Benjamin Evans, Jr., 27, of Chicago, turned himself in on a warrant for battery. Evans was released after posting bond.
June 30
• At 10:48 a.m., Michael Z. Wixom, 33, of DeKalb, turned himself in on a warrant for domestic battery. Wixom was taken to DeKalb County Jail.
• At 11:49 a.m. officers responded to a report of a stolen cable box on North Annie Glidden Road. Attempts to contact the suspect have been unsuccessful.
• At 1:57 p.m., officers responded to a call in regard to a suicidal man on the 1000 block of Fox Hollow Road.
Homecoming weekend gathered a crowd and crime this weekend.The DeKalb Police and Fire departments had to increase their staffs over the weekend to keep up with the increased activity in DeKalb, bringing in additional help.“It was an extremely busy weekend...
Greenbrier residents are going to be the only ones able to park on their road starting in several weeks.City Council discussed parking changes during its meeting Monday night. An ordinance for Greenbrier will prohibit parking on the north side of the...
Funds from a weekend artisan fair benefited students studying health care.Kishwaukee Hospital held its fourth annual Artisan Fair Friday, featuring 30 vendors of handmade goods. Volunteer Paula von Ende said proceeds from the fair benefit the Kishwaukee...
The fall exhibit at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St., celebrates history, genealogy and immigration through the lives of the Pesut family.A Memorial Tribute to the Pesut Family: Croatian Immigrant Experience in Finn Town, DeKalb, will...
The city’s loose leaf collection program begins today.Leaves will be picked up by vacuum trucks 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents should rake their leaves onto the parkway, between the sidewalk and street. Leaves should not be raked...
Historian Gerald Brauer will discuss the history of barbed wire with an exhibition at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ellwood House Visitor’s Center, 509 N. First Street.The event is free, no registration is required and refreshments will be available to attendees.The...
At the Sept. 23 meeting of City Council, the council approved the first reading of the Irongate of DeKalb Subdivision ordinance. It was planned to be considered at today’s meeting; however, the second reading will be postponed as seventh ward alderman...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of DeKalb County is holding its first Cooking For Kids’ Sake fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at St. Mary Hall in Sycamore.The fundraiser is a family-friendly event featuring young chefs from around the area. Community members...
Three people have been taken into custody for their alleged role in a Sunday morning shooting incident.The shooting, which left no one injured, occurred at about 2:29 a.m. in the 700 block of Regent Drive. Officers in the area heard three to four shots...
