As of mid-September, people have been reporting symptoms such as fever and abdominal cramps lasting four days to a week. These symptoms were soon found to be a result of eating tainted food containing salmonella. An investigation done by the Minnesota...

A Sycamore man was arrested on a warrant Tuesday night while climbing out of a window trying to avoid police, DeKalb Police said. At 6:44 p.m., DeKalb Police were called to Parkside Drive Apartments, 1329 Sycamore Road, after receiving a tip that Gary...

District 428 presented its near-final plans for the new DeKalb High School during a public hearing hosted by the DeKalb Plan Commission Wednesday night. Architect David Maroney presented a site plan and a floor plan of the new high school which will feature...

Snow removal and salt distribution are no small tasks. Add in rising salt prices and the fourth-largest snow fall in DeKalb history, and it becomes nearly impossible. Yet, this is the task handed to Don Biggs, executive director of facility operation...

Movie theater prices and a poor economy are keeping many students from seeing a new flick. Fewer people are going to the movies because of rising prices overall in the economy, said economics professor Khan Mohabbat. "When prices are high as they are...

Some first-time DUI offenders may be able to drive with breathalyzers in their cars. A law took effect on Jan. 1 allowing eligible first-time offenders of driving under the influence to receive a restricted driver's permit requiring the individual to...

Crimestoppers is seeking information on a robbery. On Jan. 14, a robbery occurred at the DeKalb First Church Pantry. The offender asked the victim for change and when the victim produced money the offender took the victim's money and fled. The offender...

Do you ever feel like somebody is watching you? A resolution passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate establishing this month as National Stalking Awareness Month, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime. The Illinois Statute...

The dangers of radon are still a mystery, but fear not fair citizens, January is National Radon Awareness Month. Bob Drake, director of environmental health for the DeKalb County Health Department, describes radon as a naturally occurring gas. "Radon...

The city of DeKalb is on par with their budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Assistant City Manager Rudy Espiritu presented the second quarter report during the city council meeting Monday. The city is projecting a $1-million surplus by the end of FY2009,...

It has been a little over a year since the Smoke-Free Illinois Act took effect. Sixth Ward Alderman Dave Baker has only heard positive results about the ban. Baker also said this is a progressive movement that is helping both smokers and non-smokers....

As winter trudges on, homeless shelters in the DeKalb area work together to accommodate the increasing number of those in need. Homeless shelters and resource facilities Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmoore Drive; the DeKalb Continuum of Care, 223 S. Fourth St.;...