The economy depends greatly on consumers' spending habits. Associate economics professor Neelam Jainsaid people are not buying as much, which has had negative effects on the economy. "When consumers cut back, it affects companies by cutting jobs," she...

Residents who frequently travel DeKalb streets may find their trip a little less than pleasant. Potholes, cracks and other street obstructions hinder certain parts of the DeKalb area, but the city of DeKalb engineering department as well as Re:New DeKalb...

DeKalb State's Attorney Ron Matekaitis was selected to serve as one of the judges in the 16th Judicial Circuit. Kurt Klein, presiding circuit court judge, said Matekaitis was one of 42 candidates who put their name in for the seat vacated by retiring...

The wave of the future has come to Dist. 428. The Dist. 428 School Board heard a presentation from teachers around the district about how technology the schools have purchased, through their own budget as well as several grants they have received, affects...

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...

The rezoning and planned development project for the Evans Scholar Rooming House is one step closer to coming into fruition. The organization's proposal is to raze the current house at 901 Greenbrier Road, and the residents of the Evans Scholar Rooming...

The DeKalb County Solid Waste Management Program along with the DeKalb County Farm Bureau will be sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Collection on Saturday. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., DeKalb County residents can bring their electronic waste to the DeKalb...

Behind the bushy, graying beard that frames the gentle smile every customer receives, Michael Fitzgerald's passion burns bright. Fitzgerald, known as Dr. Java to the regulars at his coffee house, Java 101, 901 Lucinda Ave., has a storied past that influences...

Overall crime within the city of DeKalb was down in 2008. During the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday, Police Chief Bill Feithen briefed the council on the 2008 Annual Police Report. "Overall, this is an upbeat report," Feithen said. "We are a safe...

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...

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...