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Shots fired on Edgebrook Drive Sunday morning

By Dave Gong | September 26, 2011

DeKALB | According to police reports, DeKalb Police responded to a report of shots fired early Sunday. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said the incident occurred around 1:29 a.m. during a large party in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive. Police patrolling...

Recent survey names Ill. ‘bad for business’

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 25, 2011

Some NIU professors disagree with a recent survey naming Illinois as a poor state for businesses. The survey, released by Development Counsellors International of New York, lists Illinois below California and New York on its least favorable business...

NIU students contribute to exhibit at Chicago Cambodian museum

By Shelby Devitt | September 22, 2011

NIU students contributed to a new exhibit and memorial at the Cambodian American Heritage Museum, 2831 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago. The exhibit, "Remembering the Killing Fields," documents the stories of survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide who now live...

Empty Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre renovations nearly complete

By Andrea Azzo | September 21, 2011

After a summer of renovations, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will host an open house featuring its new seats and sound system. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight and is free and open to the public. Alex Nerad, executive director for the...

Civil War expert Tom Oestreicher speaks at the Sycamore Public
Library Monday night.

Sycamore Public Library honors 150th anniversary of American Civil War

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 19, 2011

In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, the Sycamore Public Library hosted a guest speaker who discussed the early days of the Civil War. The event featured local Civil War expert Tom Oestreicher, as well as a display...

Sexual orientation still prevents blood donation

By Faith Healy & Ross Hettel | September 19, 2011

With several blood drives planned this month, the issue of banning homosexual men from donating blood will again come to light. For 28 years, according to a New York Times article, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned homosexual men, or "males...

DeKalb County Board member, Jeff Metzger Sr. (R-Sandwich)
decided to run for the state House seat in the 90th District.

Metzger sets eyes on state House seat

By Thomas Verschelde | September 19, 2011

DeKalb County Board member, Jeff Metzger Sr. (R-Sandwich) decided to run for the state House seat in the 90th District. Metzger served on the DeKalb County Board for the last six years and worked at Elgin Community College for 32 years. “I am extremely...

Elburn shuttle increases service

By Andrea Azzo | September 19, 2011

Students will have more transportation options to get to the train station. Starting Friday, the DeKalb Elburn Shuttle Service will provide rides to the Elburn Metra Train Station on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The shuttle service, which can transport...

DeKalb election process begins to ramp up

By Kelly Bauer | September 19, 2011

Petition circulation has begun for upcoming local elections. Several positions in the DeKalb government must be filled: the circuit clerk, coroner, state attorney, treasurer and all 24 board member positions are up for election, which will take place...

Courtesy Photo: The Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Rd Malta,
IL, offers a corn maze as well as apple picking in the fall
season.

Orchards, farms open up for autumn activities

By Shelby Devitt | September 15, 2011

Jonamac Orchard, located at 19412 Shabbona road in Malta, offers autumnal opportunities for families and students alike. The apple orchard, pumpkin patch and corn maze are a seasonal staple in DeKalb County. “The orchard’s been here since 1984, and...

Monarchs! event helps kids discover butterflies

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 15, 2011

The Midwest Museum of Natural History [MMNH] will hold an informational meeting about Monarch butterflies Saturday. The event is from 10:30 a.m. to noon, said Heather Williams, education specialist for MMNH. Monarchs! will feature a presentation about...

Sycamore’s block party ‘a good time overall’

By Shelby Devitt | September 15, 2011

Sycamore is the place for beer, cupcakes, music and more at Discover Sycamore’s 11th Annual Block Party Saturday night, near 407 W. State St. Live music, a beer garden, food vendors, a bags tournament, a dog show and giant inflatables are a few of the...