Two Genoa men were arrested early Sunday morning after reportedly starting a fight where a pellet gun was pulled out, police said. At 12:40 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police were called to the 800 block of Greenbrier Road where officers found two people bleeding...

Pending code inspections and approval from acting mayor Kris Povlsen, Detox Bar and Grill will be opening its doors in the near future. The DeKalb Liquor Commission passed the business plan for Detox Bar and Grill, 1000 W. Lincoln Highway, Monday night...

The DeKalb Plan Commission has approved the Evans Scholars Rooming House rezoning and planned development plan. This comes after Evans Scholars Foundation was to appear in front of the plan commission during their Feb. 8 meeting but withdrew their application....

A former NIU student from Aurora who was reported missing March 21 was found in California over the weekend, police said. Pilar Hernandez, 22, was found at a hospital in California after last being seen by his roommates at his apartment at University...

As the economy worsens it is easy to try to put the blame on others. Laurel Adams, visiting assistant economics professor, said it's difficult to hold a single group or event responsible. Adams did, however, mention an issue that has contributed to the...

Small businesses could soon see an increase in loan availability after President Barack Obama recently announced plans to help small businesses by taking steps to help free up credit markets. According to a March 16 Office of the Press Secretary release,...

The economy is causing many local car dealerships to experience varied car sales. "Sales are pretty much steady all year around," said Tim Flahaven, sales representative for Brian Bemis Toyota and Scion, 1890 Sycamore Road. Flahaven said there really...

As the springtime temperatures begin to rise, many NIU students are neglecting their scholarly duties in favor of spending more of their free time outside. Brandie Stauffacher, freshman public health major, said she is excited to be out in the warmer...

No one was injured in a home invasion Wednesday in the 700 block of Fotis Drive, DeKalb police said. At about 11 p.m., two people inside the apartment answered a knock at the door, at which point two men with bandanas covering their face pushed their...

As the last piles of snow finally melt and fresh green grass and flowers push their way through the newly thawed ground, students begin to feel the symptoms of a mythical illness. This illness dogs even the best students, making it nearly impossible to...

Police are searching for a missing Aurora man and former NIU student last seen March 21 in DeKalb. Pilar Hernandez, 22, was last seen by his roommates at his apartment at University Heights, 1110 Varsity Blvd. He has not been seen or heard from since...

Barber Greene Road had a busy night when two accidents on the road were reported within 10 minutes of each other Thursday. At about 5:30 p.m., a three-vehicle accident sent seven people to Kishwaukee Community Hospital at the intersection of Barber Greene...