A new governor gives hope to budget woes regarding the 4-H extension program. Budget cuts made to the program last year are affecting the funds needed this year in Illinois, including DeKalb County. John Horn, county director for the extension program,...

The local airport is looking to take off. DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St., has several projects in the making that will help the airport expand. One major long-term project that is in the works is an air park. The air park will be constructed...

With the popularity of cell phones on the rise, land lines have recently taken a back seat. "I use [my cell phone] all day long," said Susan Brenner, sophomore family, consumer and nutrition sciences major. "I have to charge my phone every day because...

An unknown man attempted to pull a woman into a bathroom at Otto's early Friday morning, police said. At about 12:30 a.m., DeKalb Police were flagged down by a man who told police someone tried to pull his girlfriend into a bathroom at the night club,...

The DeKalb School Board District 428 was updated Monday on district-wide construction. "We've made a lot of progress," said Gary Gustafson, construction liaison to the school. Gustafson went on to say concrete flooring in the classrooms of Cortland Elementary...

City council is now one step closer to passing the city's budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The council passed a consideration to cut spending by authorizing no wage or salary increases, with the exception of contractual step increases. The consideration...

A petition to abolish home rule was struck down by the Municipal Officers Electoral Board Monday. The board met Monday at 1:30 p.m. after DeKalb residents David Castle and Michael Larson filed an objection against the petition. Mac McIntyre petitioned...

It is not unusual to see dogs helping disabled people do everyday activities. Three teachers from Cortland Elementary School, 50 W. Maple Ave., want to take it a step further and use therapy dogs to help students learn. First grade teacher Amy Boona and...

When you think of DeKalb, bodybuilding is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But if you're Ray Binkowski, owner of Wright Athletic Club, it does. The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second Street, has hosted the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders'...

Decreasing gas prices have not necessarily helped SUV sales at many local car dealerships. "They really haven't gone up," said Dario Gutierrez, general manager at Brian Bemis Toyota and Scion, 1890 Sycamore Road. "Compared to seven months ago, no one...

There is a common saying that refers to a dog as "man's best friend." In college towns however, there is an even more common saying: "No pets allowed." Although the majority of apartment rental companies in DeKalb do not allow pets, there are a select...

It is best to start planning early when looking for a job after college. Cindy Henderson, executive director for Career Services, said there are several job areas where it is easier to find employment. "The skilled areas such as health care, accounting...