The following was taken directly fromarea police and fire department records, or from DeKalb Countycourt records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until provedguilty in a court of law.At 3:22 a.m. July 18, DeKalb Police observed avehicle in the 100...
As the summer months get warmer, door-to-door scams become more frequent, according to a press release from the DeKalb Police Department. According to the release, one type of scam is known as home repair fraud, in which a suspect approaches the victim...
Babs and Coco’s Tea Emporium, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, is the latest addition to the Junction Center in DeKalb. Upon being fed up with the hassle involved in driving into Chicago or making online purchases just to find a decent tea, Barbara "Babs" Bischoff...
A severe thunderstorm Monday morning left about 11,700 ComEd customers in DeKalb County without power.Paul Callighan, ComED External Affairs manager, said the storm affected 12,500 customers total and would be a "multi-day restoration effort."As of Monday...
DeKALB | The City of DeKalb is in the process of challenging the results of the 2010 census.Doug Eaton, census liaison for the City of DeKalb, said there is a total discrepancy of 244 DeKalb residents in the census.The city is filing a boundary challenge...
A Cortland man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a port-a-potty on fire. According to court documents, Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert set bond at $350,000 for Richard J. Fioretto, 34, who is also suspected to be connected with several other...
A DeKalb man charged with burglary is required to cooperate with any subpoenas to testify in the case against the alleged killer of NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller. According to court documents, Claude Day Jr., 32, was charged with the violation of...
Friday At 9:55 a.m., DeKalb Police observed a speeding vehicle in the 700 block of North Peace Road. The officer performed a traffic stop and the driver, Pepe G. Celis, 19, of DeKalb, was arrested and taken to the DeKalb Police Station and released on...
DeKALB | A Seattle man accused of kidnapping and killing a 7-year-old Sycamore girl in 1957 is awaiting extradition to DeKalb County.According to court documents, Jack Daniel McCullough, 71, is charged with murder, kidnapping and the abduction of an infant...
Locally grown produce and flowers, homemade crafts, wine, fresh air and live music are available each week at DeKalb and Sycamore farmer’s markets. The DeKalb Farmer’s Market is located at S. Fourth Street and Grove Street and is celebrating its 25th...
According to a press release, Crime Stoppers is seeking information about burglary at the Sycamore School District transportation offices. The release stated that two juvenile suspects on bikes broke into the offices and tampered with food items on June...
With the start of the fall semester looming in the distance, some students are on the hunt for cheap thrills to spruce up their dorm or apartment. In addition to checking out garage sales or bringing hand-me-down furniture from home, students can also...
