DeKALB | As Groundhog Day approaches, the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State St., will be hosting its third annual Groundhog Gala, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests at the event will enjoy an evening complete with live music, exhibits,...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At 1:21 a.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police stopped a vehicle in...
Students in need of help with their taxes do not need to turn to their parents. There are resources students can use to get the help they need to file their income taxes. There are tax programs available online such as TurboTax, but for those who want...
The DeKalb Fire Department released winter fire safety tips for the home on Jan. 21. According to the release, 82 percent of all fire deaths occur in the home and deaths caused by winter fires are particularly preventable. The release suggests installing...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At 8:36 p.m. on Tuesday, DeKalb police in the 800 block of...
DeKALB | DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott will award a $500 scholarship to a student in DeKalb County. The Illinois' Sheriff's Association announced that it will award 105 college scholarships throughout Illinois. Scott will award the scholarship on...
SYCAMORE | A grant was awarded to local developer John Pappas for the demolition of the former Fargo Motors property at 437 W. State Street. The TIF grant, in the amount of $61,680, was awarded at the Sycamore City Council meeting on Jan. 18. According...
DeKALB | Instead of buying chocolates or roses, the DeKalb Area Association of Realtors plans to give a "Gift from the Heart" this February. Heather Wiedrich, DeKalb Area Association of Realtors executive vice president, said they started the "Gift from...
DeKALB | Applications are being accepted for senior citizens in DeKalb County to defer property taxes to 2012. The Senior Citizens' Tax Deferral Program started taking applications earlier this month and will continue to take applications until Feb. 28....
DeKALB | The DeKalb City Council voted to eliminate a residency requirement for newly-hired department heads Monday night. This means that those who hold non-emergency service management positions do not have to be DeKalb residents as well. Designated...
DeKALB | After morning announcements Wednesday, DeKalb public school students experienced a new addition to their morning routine. Students were asked to take a moment of silence for personal reflection before they began their day. This new practice came...
DeKALB | Ice skating is again a possibility in DeKalb. The DeKalb Park District flooded an open area of Lions Park for the winter, creating an ice rink located on West Taylor Street. People had been asking about winter activities for the park, said Cindy...
