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Detox looks to open under new ownership

By AMANDA PODGORNY | March 18, 2009

A representative from Detox Bar and Grill, Inc. came before the liquor commission Tuesday with a new business plan. The former nightclub is under new ownership and has applied for a Class E liquor license, which allows restaurants to serve alcohol. This...

Local tenants have a right to security deposit refund

By KIM SKIBINSKI | March 18, 2009

The horror stories are everywhere. Bad roommates, nasty landlords and unkempt properties are a few of many complaints tenants have about their time in an apartment complex. Fortunately, there are many resources available to tenants that can help make...

Construction to continue in DeKalb in April

By JOHN BACHMANN | March 18, 2009

April marks the next phase of construction in downtown DeKalb. The affected areas are Second and Third streets from the railroad tracks to Locust Street. Locust Street will also be closed between Third and Fourth streets for water main repair. DeKalb...

Sycamore city council passes runoff control and liquor ordinances

By AMANDA PODGORNY | March 17, 2009

The Sycamore City Council passed an ordinance on Monday evening. The council amended Article 6.12.1H of the Unified Development Ordinance to provide for construction site and post-construction site runoff control measures for sites greater than one acre...

DeKalb School District 428 discusses future transportation obstacles

By SHAUN ZINCK | March 17, 2009

There was some dissent among DeKalb School District 428 Board Members Monday night when it came to vote on opening bids for the contract of transportation services for the district. The district currently has a contract with First Student School Bus Transportation...

DeKalb man arrested for robbery of Casey’s General Store

By ALAN EDRINN | March 17, 2009

A DeKalb man was arrested the night of March 6 after reportedly robbing a convenience store, police said. Dewayne A. Jones, 41, was arrested after running from DeKalb Police in the 800 block of Ridge Drive when he was found matching the description of...

Hike in cigarette taxes may hit smokers hard

By SHAUN ZINCK | March 17, 2009

Smoking will soon get more expensive in the United States. The tax on a pack of cigarettes will increase 62 cents on April 1, according to a Reuters article. Smoker's World, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, is preparing for the decline in sales by increasing prices...

Police arrest butcher knife-carrying man

By ALAN EDRINN | March 17, 2009

An NIU student was arrested early morning March 6 after reportedly walking around the 900 block of Greenbrier Road with a 6-inch butcher knife, police said. At about 1:40 a.m., a complainant told police they saw Antawan A. Martin, 21, of DeKalb, walking...

State ban on horse slaughtering under review

By SAM BRUNELL | March 5, 2009

Some state lawmakers and horse enthusiasts are pushing to repeal the two-year-old ban on horse slaughtering. House Bill 583 was presented on Feb. 9 by Rep. Jim Sacia, R-Pecatonica, to repeal the ban. Section 1.5 of the current Illinois Horse Meat Act...

City candidates join community in forum

By AMANDA PODGORNY | March 5, 2009

Wednesday night, the candidates for the offices in the City of DeKalb met in a forum to discuss important city issues. Eleven candidates were in attendance at the forum: mayoral candidates Kris Povlsen, Lynn Fazekas and Paul Kallembach; Second Ward candidates...

Liquor commission considers fee increase for renewals, insurances

By SHAUN ZINCK | March 5, 2009

With the last Class A liquor license all but handed out, those who currently own a liquor license will see an increase in renewing fees. According to the DeKalb Municipal Code Chapter 38, there are 17 types of liquor licenses, as well as several temporary...

Economy may delay workers’ retirement plans

By JOHN BACHMANN | March 5, 2009

The stock market has been seeing a lot more downs then ups lately. According to The Associated Press, the Dow Jones went below 7,000 points Monday, the largest fall it has seen in almost 11 years. Investors are currently scared the Dow Jones will not...