The Illinois WorkNet Center of DeKalb will host a job fair Friday for residents of DeKalb seeking a career. The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Community Outreach Center, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road. About 21 employers from the...
Public Health Administrator Jane Lux said in a press release that she recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older as the single best way to protect against influenza. In addition, everyone should practice the three C’s: cover...
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Election Profile Clay Campbell Background: Republican, Incumbent Has practiced criminal law in DeKalb County for 20 years Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Southern Illinois University Graduated with...
Mr. Pumpkin & the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: A 50 Year History hit the shelves on Monday. The biography, written by Tom Oestreicher, focuses on the life of Wally Thurow who was known as “Mr. Pumpkin.” The book focuses on the history of the Sycamore...
Oct. 15 marks the first day of residential leaf pickup throughout DeKalb. Regular pickup will continue until Oct. 19, with collection times scheduled to occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Following the first week, DeKalb’s leaf pickup schedule will be...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Wednesday At 12:50 a.m., officers arrived at 837 W. Taylor St....
DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools Election Profile Derek Avery Party: Republican, Incumbent Age: 39 Residence: Sandwich Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from University of St. Francis Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics...
City Council members discussed proposed housing ordinances during a special meeting Wednesday. The council discussed a three strike rule which could lead to interior inspections. Also discussed were planned sidewalk inspections and how to fund the new...
Being a DeKalb firefighter comes with both a demanding schedule and a sense of community. The firefighters begin their day long shifts, starting from 7 a.m. continuing through the following day, and usually working three shifts a week. They use time in...
Brandon Richards senior finance major“Paul Ryan. I’ve seen some of Biden’s speeches and not only does he not seem to inspire me, but he seems to lack the fuel to express. Paul Ryan is much more charismatic and has rational arguments.”
The YMCA remains a community resource with the help of more than 1,100 volunteers per year. The Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, was incorporated in 1957 and serves the community through promoting youth development programs and healthy living...
The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.
Tuesday
At 10 a.m., an officer was sent to the NIU Police Department lobby in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.
At 9:14 p.m., officers were sent to Stevenson Towers North in regard to a report of cannabis. The officers made contact with a person in the room in question. The meeting resulted in the people being referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct.
