After growing up in Sycamore and touching the hearts of many through a number of community involvements throughout his lifetime, the late Chuck Siebrasse leaves a legacy of service and dedication to the DeKalb and Sycamore communities. "He certainly will...

Are you a tenant of a Mason Properties apartment or town home? If so, a free ride to class is coming to you. Later this week, Mason Properties housing management will begin running a shuttle bus for all of its residents. "Running this bus is just good...

Two local DeKalb restaurants succumbed to the pressure of a struggling economy and have closed their doors within the last week. Filo Spinato's, 241 E. Lincoln Highway, closed last Saturday due to the current economic downturn, said owner Mel Witmer....

Sweet Dream Desserts and Catering, Inc. made culinary dreams come true for over 200 people who attended a charity tasting event Tuesday night. "Most people think we just do desserts," said Deanna Watkins, owner of Sweet Dream, 1969B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore....

DeKalb police arrested a man after he was found passed out inside an apartment where he allegedly brought more than 50 grams of cannabis, police said. At 11:48 p.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police found Daniel J. Mahler, 19, passed out inside an apartment in the...

Increased tax returns this year are intended to do what stimulus checks did last year. One of the features of the new stimulus package is giving people tax cuts and increasing tax returns. Assistant economics professor Mohammad Mirhosseini said people...

A few years ago, it was not an uncommon occurrence to see the victim of a domestic violence case run out of the courtroom in tears. In 2002, several concerned DeKalb citizens made a vow to see justice served in DeKalb County courts. A year later, a group...

Local organizations worked on their bowling game Monday to help support children. Participants came to the Holmes Student Center Huskies Den between either 12 and 2 p.m. or 5 and 7 p.m. Monday for "Bowl for Kids' Sake." The Big Brothers Big Sisters program...

At the committee of the whole meeting Monday night, the DeKalb City Council recognized the DeKalb High School Varsity Boys Basketball for its sportsmanship in a recent game that has attracted nationwide attention. During a basketball game on Feb. 7, the...

DeKalb High School students may not be wearing badges, but they will be one step closer after an eight-week program that started Monday. For the second year, a group of high school juniors and seniors will be able to learn about police work as part of...

With less people traveling, some local hotels are feeling the strain on their businesses. "We're real slow," said Rhonda Norris, front desk supervisor at Magnuson Inn & Suites DeKalb, 1314 W. Lincoln Highway. "We hardly have anyone in house at all."...

Many college students are looking for a quick way to bring in some extra cash. Some are crunched for time and take on "chores" or odd jobs to make money, like junior accountancy major Brian Taylor. He once cleaned a church window for a day right before...