By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| March 29, 2023
DeKALB – Students and DeKalb community members interested in finding work can make their way to a local business showcase and job fair.
Local businesses and organizations will be at booths to present what they have to offer. There will be giveaways...
DeKALB – Local Vietnam veterans were honored at the Monday DeKalb City Council meeting, commemorating National Vietnam War Veterans Day on the 50th anniversary of the day U.S. troops left Vietnam, March 29.
Veterans from the DeKalb American Legion,...
DeKALB – A new grocery store at the Village Commons Bookstore lot is looking to become the go-to spot on campus for college amenities; but besides ramen and laundry detergent, this store is stocking some specific items you wouldn't find at your normal...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 22, 2023
DeKALB – The Ellwood House will be hosting a new exhibit discussion titled Past and Pleasant as part of the Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, a free monthly lecture series about history relevant to DeKalb County.
The April 6 discussion presents the lives...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 21, 2023
DeKALB – Oorah, the name of a stolen Huskie statue, is the Marine Corps cheer of enthusiasm and devotion – it’s also what DeKalb will be saying because the statue is coming back.
The Huskies on Parade project is a community driven art project...
Spring has sprung and Addison has just the nose to sniff it out as Tails’ Pet of the Week.
She is almost 2-years-old with brown fur and a white belly and is never too shy to give some kisses or show off her training.
Addison knows how to “sit”...
DeKALB – On March 19, Carl Austin, a 33-year-old DeKalb man, was pronounced dead after experiencing fatal gunshot wounds in the parking lot of University Village.
Police found Austin unresponsive after responding to a report of a male victim who...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| March 19, 2023
DeKALB – Starting Monday, NIU OneCard holders will be able to ride the Huskie Bus Line 12 to the Elburn Metra Station for free.
The general public’s fare will be reduced to 50 cents per ride.
DeKalb’s Frost Lot, located on East Locust Street...
DeKALB – DeKalb is under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. DeKalb has been experiencing on and off snowstorms in the afternoon but is currently battling dry air.
“For precipitation, we really...
DeKALB – Gas prices in Illinois have fallen by 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week making the statewide average $3.50 per gallon according to GasBuddy.
In regards to last month’s prices, gas has decreased by 7.9 cents per gallon in Illinois....
Staying in style is Kyle, this week’s Tails’ Pet of the Week.
Donning a signature blue bandana, Kyle is a 4-month-old growing pup that is friendly and high-spirited. Just like many older puppies at Tails, he is looking for some love.
His tan...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| March 7, 2023
DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.
Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances...
