Imagine a Saturday night in DeKalb at home with a couple of friends hanging out and listening to some loud music. Now, imagine that a large group of angry strangers start throwing bottles at the house, breaking windows and attempting to force entry through...
DeKALB | This year, GE unveiled the newest revolution in the electric vehicle movement - the GE WattStation. According to its website, GE said the WattStation will provide level two charging for electric vehicles and built in support for two way communication...
The new ELS Language Center in DeKalb is partnering with NIU to provide an intensive English program to foreign students. "Intensive English is for those international students who would like to go to an American university but they don't have the test...
Next time you hear tires squeal on your way to class, that biker trying to avoid pedestrians is either riding a professional-class bicycle or a cheap one. NIU students and DeKalb community members learned this and more facts, tips and tricks about bike...
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held its second Speed Networking After Hours event Tuesday night. The event was hosted by O'Leary's Irish Pub & Grill, 260 E. Lincoln Highway and Kishwaukee College, 21193 S. Malta Road, Malta. O'Leary's provided the...
Sycamore | Since 1963, Opportunity House has been providing people with disabilities services to help them in their daily lives. Opportunity House, 202 Lucas St., Sycamore, helped more than 200 people last year by providing services like job placement,...
The DeKalb Fire Department is still investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday night at 903 Grove St.DeKalb Fire Chief Bruce Harrison said the initial cause of the fire was said to be intentional in nature. No injuries were reported as the house...
Two people were arrested today in connection with the Sept. 28 Cortland home invasion. Wallace Sullivan Jr., 35, of Summitt, was arrested and charged with home invasion, a class x felony, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff's press release. Sullivan...
DeKALB | DeKalb Police and other helping law enforcement agencies are ready for whatever homecoming brings. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said there will be a larger police presence in the area this weekend. "Normally with every homecoming we beef up...
Name: Lisa Madigan Position: The current attorney general. Hometown: Chicago Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: Madigan’s platform is based on being an advocate for citizens. She promises to protect children’s rights as well as nursing home...
Monday night, DeKalb City Council discussed approval of mayoral appointments, construction progress on Locust Street, the DeKalb Public Library’s purchase of the neighboring clinic building in a closed session and the Greenwood Acres Retirement Center....
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 2:40 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 1200 block of North Annie Glidden Road with no headlights on. After stopping the vehicle, police could smell alcohol on the driver's breath. The driver failed a sobriety test. Two other passengers in the car admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages while underage. Steven C. Tyrell, 19, Matthew J. Poppenger, 19, and Amber L. Sayles, 18, all of Sycamore, were charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol. Tyrell was also charged with driving with no headlights. An investigation was started on the incident.
At 2:57 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police observed a car in the 800 block of Ridge Drive had a smoking engine, smashed hood, broken windshield and broken front headlights. After the vehicle was stopped, police saw leaking coming from the car and both airbags had deployed. Police learned the driver had struck a vehicle earlier and fled the scene. The driver was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Darryl D. McCollum, 33 of DeKalb, was arrested for DUI, DUI over .08, hit and run, improper lane usage and having no insurance. McCollum was sent to DeKalb County Jail pending bond.
At 10:47 p.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 400 block of West Taylor Street going 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. After a citation was given, the driver sped away. The officer who was still outside of their police vehicle, felt the driver came close to running over their foot. The officer caught up to the driver and saw them make a turn onto Third Street without using a signal. Kelly Rose M. Ortega, 24 of DeKalb, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, speeding and failure to turn. Ortega was sent to the DeKalb Police Department and later released on bond.
