This year, GE unveiled the newest revolution in the electric vehicle movement - the GE WattStation. According to its web site , GE said the WattStation will provide level two charging for electric vehicles and built in support for two way communication...
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 12:40 a.m. Saturday, DeKalb Police responded to a call...
Malta | Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road in Malta, shut down pick-your-own apples (You Pick) to the public early this year due to harvesting patterns. Jerry McArtor, one of the Jonamac Orchard owners, has been involved in harvesting apples for over...
DeKALB | On Friday, the Illinois Lottery announced the name of it’s newest millionaire--DeKalb resident Ron Steger, proud owner of a giant check for $4.5 million. The winning ticket was sold at Road Ranger, 1734 Sycamore Road.“On Sept. 4, he came...
Although he wasn't able to see it himself, Frank Van Buer's hope for downtown DeKalb becoming revitalized is almost complete. Van Buer was DeKalb Mayor from 2005 until his death in July of 2008 from pancreatic cancer. Mary Beth, Frank's wife, said her...
Sunday marked another installment of the CROP Hunger Walk. "Worldwide more than one in seven people are hungry-and as many as half of them are hungry," said The Rev. John McCullough, Executive Director and CEO of Church World Services, an organization...
Elect10n profiles: Secretary of State Name: Jesse White Current Position: Secretary of State of Illinois. Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: As a democrat in Illinois, White has the advantage in the upcoming election against Robert Enriquez. White...
NIU Police are currently seeking information on the location of student Antinette J. Keller. Keller, 18, of Plainfield, was last seen by friends around noon on Thursday in the Neptune residence hall. She reportedly told friends she was going for a walk...
One of the eastbound lanes of Lincoln Highway was closed for repairs Thursday after a semi-truck hit a fire hydrant. The truck was making a right turn going eastbound on Lincoln Highway, said DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni. It didn't quite make the turn,...
NIU and DeKalb Police Departments provided students with an all-too-realistic reminder of why drinking and driving is a poor decision Thursday evening in front of the Convocation Center. NIU staged its annual mock DUI, which is a homecoming tradition...
The 29th Annual Cortland Festival and Parade will begin at 1 p.m. this Sunday. Staring at Loves Road and ending at Cortland Community Park, the parade will feature community bands, scout troops, clubs and other local organizations. Kicking off the parade...
As the aroma of hot soup filled the air, families joined together Wednesday night to receive a free meal at First Lutheran Church of DeKalb, 324 N. Third St. The Feed'em Soup Community Project held two previous meals for family and friends prior to hosting...
