Saving energy can save the economy. Economics professor Khan Mohabbat said taking advantage of alternative sources of energy can benefit the economy. Mohabbat said developing alternative methods can benefit the economy in various ways. "Using new sources...

One DeKalb organization is helping people with disabilities. "We empower people with disabilities to realize there are no limits to what they can do," said RAMP Development Director Amy Morris in an e-mail. According to Morris as well as the RAMP Web...

Families enrolled in Illinois' Bright Start College Savings Program can now save money and the environment by switching from paper to electronic delivery of their account statements. This offer, which was announced Wednesday by Ill. State Treasurer Alexi...

Crime Stoppers are seeking information on a Burglary at the Kirkland Tap. The burglary occurred at the bar, 500 Main St. in Kirkland, late on March 29 or during the early morning hours of March 30. There was forced entry made to a side door. Cash and...

Paul "Dome" Kallembach Education: Attended Kishwakee College and transferred to the University of Viet' Nam, graduate of U.S.M.C. Vietnamese Language School, contractors and union Labors foreman and leadership school and an ACCEP certified coach at all...

Not even the economy can stop Mario from saving the princess from King Koopa. Communications professor David Gunkel said video games are only getting stronger as time goes on. "Video games are a fast growing sector of the entertainment industry," he said....

The DeKalb High School annexation plans are nearing completion, needing only to be approved by the DeKalb City Council before construction can begin. The annexation plans for the new high school located at the corner of West Dresser Road and Wildflower...

Lynn Fazekas Education: B.A. in psychology from NIU Experience: Served on Citizens Environmental Committee for two years, has been attending meetings for 3.5 years and has maintained a local blog on city issues; addressed City Council on various issues,...

Brendon Gallagher Education: B.A. from NIU, M.B.A. from Aurora University Experience: Chairman of the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee for District 428, chairman of the Finance Committee of Christ the Teacher Parish, Newman Center, Ellwood House Association...

Steve Kapitan Education: B.S. in economics from NIU Experience: Served on the DeKalb City Council as alderman for 12 years and worked in retail for 28 years What will you bring to the city if elected?: Open the city clerk's office during the lunch hour,...

Dave Baker Education: An NIU alumnus, where he spent six years studying business and finance Experience: He has served as alderman for eight years. As alderman, he pushed for the DeKalb Landlord-Tenant Ordinance which told clearly what rights and responsibilities...

Eugene Smith Education: He is a junior political science major at NIU. Experience: Smith previously campaigned for U.S. House Representative Bill Foster (D-IL). He's a recent DK-08 committee member. What will you bring to the city if elected?: He said...