The popularity and recent noise over Comedy Central's satirical news hosts, John Stewart and Stephen Colbert, raises questions over how much influence the two men and their shows have. Airing four times a week, ‘The Daily Show' and ‘The Colbert Report'...
Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an alleged burglary on Oct. 21 at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Base Line Road, Genoa. Two computers, one of which was a laptop, and cash were reported stolen.Anyone with information is urged to call...
DeKALB | While some may look forward to fall rain showers or the blistering cold of winter, they may be disappointed this year.According to NIU Staff Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste, the rest of the fall season should be drier than usual, as should the...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. • At 4:36 a.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police became aware...
Students looking for a ride to the Elburn Train Station may consider using the Elburn Shuttle to get there. This shuttle service offers students another option to get to Chicago. The Elburn Shuttle is available to students every Friday and Sunday to and...
The 2010 ATHENA Award went to Sharon Rhoades Thursday night. Rhoades is chairwoman of the DeKalb County Red Cross and a mother of two daughters. The 21st annual ATHENA Award Ceremony was held to honor local women who were nominated for their inspiration,...
The DeKalb City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to decide whether or not to issue 2010D bonds referenced in an ordinance approved on Oct. 28. Council members discussed the risk and reward of proceeding as scheduled with 2010D bonds or waiting...
Autumn is here andarea residents are raking leaves into large piles to jump in or totidy their yards.When it comes time todispose of these leaves, Sycamore’s Leaf Pick-up Program helpsresidents keep their yards in good shape. Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundysaid...
Jeff Johnson started noticing a dangerous trend with bicyclists around DeKalb: inadequate reflective lights and clothing. Johnson, who works for North Central Cyclery, 534 E. Lincoln Highway, said it was two weeks ago when he witnessed several close calls...
After making their voices heard with a ballot, a voter may wonder what process occurs to tally their votes. DeKalb City Clerk Steve Kapitan said the city has been using optical scan readers to count the ballots since before the 2000 election. The optical...
DeKALB | Wikileaks has been in the news at various times the past few years, most recently for leaking sensitive documents from the Pentagon about the Iraq War. Even with this most recent news, many students still do not know what Wikileaks is and why...
With frigid weather approaching, local churches plan for programs to help the less fortunate through the winter. Churches and businesses are working with DeKalb's Salvation Army, 830 Grove St., to provide food drives and other charitable service to eligible...
