Re:New DeKalb, a group started in an effort to revitalize downtown DeKalb, is nearing the completion of the third phase of its downtown revitalization plan. Phase three redesigned the way Lincoln Highway looked, said Jennifer Groce, executive director...
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 12:39 p.m. on Tuesday, DeKalb Police stopped a vehicle...
Safety on a college campus is paramount to ensuring a healthy learning environment for students. With the fall semester in full swing and the campus once again buzzing with activity, DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler gives several tips to stay safe for...
DeKalb nightlife options have gotten smaller during the summer months. Three businesses closed over the summer, including Tequila Roadhouse, 1215 Blackhawk Road, Krystal's Lounge, 122 S. First St. and Campus Club Bar and Grill, 1000 W. Lincoln Highway....
Residents may have noticed a fighter plane flying the skies around DeKalb. Paul van den Heuvel has been flying a Russian built MiG-21UM jet fighter plane for the last six years. An airline pilot for United Airlines, van den Heuvel has no military background...
As a child, one of my favorite games to play was running around the house with my model B-17 bomber, pretending to be the lead bomber over Nazi-occupied France. On Aug. 16, I was given the opportunity to fly in a B-17 over DeKalb and Northern Illinois...
DeKalb's 33rd annual Corn Fest took place this past weekend at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St. The free music and corn festival is planned, maintained and executed by a volunteer staff every year, according to the event's website. Some...
Chicago Police arrested Michael T. Lewis Jr., 22, of DeKalb, Thursday morning on an active warrant, according to a DeKalb Police press release. On March 24 DeKalb Police issued a warrant for Lewis for aggravated discharge of a firearm. The warrant was...
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 2:39 p.m. on Sunday, DeKalb Police were called to the...
Every summer, mosquitoes come out in droves to bite, buzz and annoy people. This year, however, it has been hard to ignore the clouds of these pests in the area. Bob Drake, director of environmental health at the DeKalb County Health Department, said...
During Monday's DeKalb City Council meeting, the council discussed the fiscal year 2010 fourth quarter financial report and a communications upgrade for the police department. Assistant City Manager Rudy Espiritu presented the financial report and said...
A stabbing was reported in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive Monday evening. DeKalb Police responded to the situation around 4 p.m. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler commented on the incident. "It was a domestic situation," Spangler said. "A female stabbed...
