Two men arrested in connection with the Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue appeared in court Friday for a bond hearing, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said bond was set at $750,000 for Eric Sims, 20, of Evergreen Park and Ventreal Lewis,...
Whether they are confessing to underage drinking or petty theft, some Facebook users don't realize the possible outcomes to their status updates until it's too late. On Oct. 1, NIU student Matt Dunn, was arrested in less than 24 hours after stealing a...
Grand Trunk, an outdoor gear store in Skokie, will accept applications for the Grand Trunk 2012 Study Abroad Scholarship Contest, according to a press release.The contest is open from Oct. 1 to Oct. 28 to college students who have been accepted into a...
Several downtown businesses in DeKalb will host a “Girls Night Out” event from 5 to 8 p.m tonight to benefit the American Heart Association.“It seems like a great way to show what I believe is a worthy cause,” said Debbie Witmer,co-owner of O’Leary’s...
Witnesses reported seeing flames more than 100 feet in the air Tuesday after a gas leak/explosion at the Waterman Monsanto plant.At 10:30 a.m., a crew struck an electrical line while digging and electricity jumped to a gas line, causing it to combust,...
The Shedd Aquarium will accept applications for the Coastal America Ocean Art Contest, sponsored by Coastal America.The contest asks K-12, college and university students to paint a picture of the importance of the oceans, coasts and Great Lakes, according...
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...
Despite early morning rain, 127 cyclists came to support the Egyptian Theatre during its fourth annual "Ride Like an Egyptian" bike-a-thon Saturday morning. All proceeds for the event go to the Egyptian Theatre, enabling it to continue operations and...
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...
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 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...
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...
