The week from April 12 to April 18 is dedicated to the unsung heroes of public safety. In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second full week of April to be 911 National Telecommunicators Week. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is encouraging everyone to...

Kayla Hancock, freshman pre-physical therapy major, has a job in her hometown but wants to eventually land a job in the DeKalb area. "I plan on getting an apartment my junior year," Hancock said. "Once I get an apartment in DeKalb, I want a job [that's]...

Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a residential burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of March 21 at a residence on Twombly Road. An MP3 player, X-Box console, X-box games and a Canon camera were taken. Anyone with information about...

Since former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office, several noticeable changes have occurred. One of the most obvious was the recent removal of Blagojevich's name from the toll signs across the state. "First of all, since the...

Two people were killed in a plane crash in Sandwich on Saturday. According to a news release from the DeKalb County Office of the Coroner, Randall Hougham, 53, and Lauren Hamilton, 22, both of Sandwich were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m. by DeKalb County...

Even with the push for more regulation, energy drinks are gaining popularity with students. "If I'm really dead tired that week, I'll drink one so I can stay awake and stay focused," said sophomore biochemistry major Priyank "Bunty" Shah. Some, like health...

Gas prices are rising slowly due to the low demand for oil. NIU Transportation Manager Bill Finucanesaid cuts are being made by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries which cause prices to rise. "OPEC has made cuts to their production which...

Nearly two months after President Barack Obama signed his federal stimulus package into law, the city of DeKalb knows how much it is receiving in federal aid: approximately $1.4 million. The money DeKalb is receiving from the federal government will go...

A familiar face is taking on a different role. Ron Matekaitis, DeKalb County State's Attorney, was named an associate judge in the 16th Circuit late Tuesday, according to the news release. Matekaitis will take over starting May 4. He recently won a third...

Two cars collided at approximately 12:23 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Annie Glidden Road and Rich Road. According to a press release by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, a 1987 Ford F150 was traveling eastbound on Rich Road and did not yield...

The overcrowding problem in DeKalb County Jail is not getting any better. Because of the jail being crowded, inmates from DeKalb County have been sent to Boone County Jail to ease the problem. Roger Scott,DeKalb County Sheriff, said they have been shipping...

When it comes to community charitable organizations, the DeKalb County Chapter of the American Red Cross is the "pacesetter and benchmark for excellence in nonprofit management and human service delivery," according to the chapter's Web site. However,...