DeKALB | President Obama has set in motion plans to create an Internet ID for all Americans. The proposed plan will help fight against identity theft, provide people with one username and password to login to the Internet, and would increase security...
SYCAMORE | Bart Desch was recently named the new superintendent of recreation at the Sycamore Park District. Desch previously served as the program supervisor, but took on a new leadership role and has plans to bring change to the Sycamore area. "I plan...
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 10:20 p.m. Saturday, DeKalb Police stopped a vehicle in...
With the start of the New Year, many new Illinois state laws went into effect, some odd and some expected. The new laws cover everything from campaign contributions to Illinois residents owning a primate. Campaign Contributions Under the new laws, there...
With the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers meeting in the playoffs for the first time since 1941 on Sunday, people around DeKalb are getting prepared for the game. Restaurants and bars around DeKalb are preparing for a hectic couple of hours. "The staff...
DeKALB | Temperatures are expected to stay cold through out the day tomorrow in DeKalb. The temperature is expected to stay in the middle to lower teens for much of the day, but the winds are what can cause a serious problem, said NIU meteorologist Gilbert...
With the peak season for influenza right around the corner, area establishments are offering free flu shots to anyone who has not been vaccinated this year. Jim Lehan, business director at Lehan Drugs, 1407 S. Fourth St., said they began offering flu...
Anyone interested in consideration for write-in candidacy for the April 5 Consolidated Election must submit a declaration before Feb. 3, according to a DeKalb County press release. The press release stated write-in candidates must register with the County...
DeKalb Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a store in downtown DeKalb. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said three suspects entered the store at 318 E. Lincoln Highway at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday. One suspect was reported to be armed...
Using past experiences has helped David Baker with his duties as 6th Ward alderman of DeKalb. Baker said he uses his business background to critique and advocate various proposals brought before the DeKalb City Council. Not only did Baker graduate from...
Forensic analysts have identified the human remains found in Prairie Park on Oct. 16 as those of NIU student Antinette "Toni" Keller. Forensic analysts were able to match DNA from a piece of femur bone to DNA swabs taken from Keller's mother and father,...
DeKALB | An electoral board hearing held Jan. 4 denied objections filed against three candidates of the upcoming local elections. The board consisted of DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen, senior Alderman Dave Baker and City Clerk Steve Kapitan. Povlsen said the...
