Eric Louie doesn't have many choices of where to study late at night in DeKalb, other than the library on campus. "I like to go to Starbucks to study, but it's only open until 10 [p.m.]," Louie said, a corporate communications major. "If you're in the...

With cold weather now in full, freezing force, students and residents begin to have health concerns, especially when it comes to the all too common cold. For some students like Megan Ellsworth, a freshman family and child services major, the remedy to...

A DeKalb woman was arrested Friday night for allegedly starting a fire that caused an estimated $250,000 damage to a house in the 800 block of East Lincoln Highway. Debbie J. Bute was arrested at 5:22 p.m. after being released from Kishwaukee Community...

Two men were arrested Thursday afternoon after trying to spend a counterfeit $100 bill at Starbucks, police said. At about 11 a.m., DeKalb Police were called to Starbucks, 2577 Sycamore Road, after a clerk noticed a customer trying to spend the bill,...

Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an arson that occurred June 21. In the early morning, the residence of 12700 Willow Lane in Genoa was burned down. If anyone has any information regarding this crime or persons involved, they are encouraged to...

The myth: If a person swims in the Kishwaukee River, he or she will never leave DeKalb. What students said: Rich Hickey junior exercise science/kineseology major "False. I don't believe in myths." David Bell freshman audio engineering major "False. I...

Winter break may be great for students but some local businesses are hurt by the winter months. Troy Roland, assistant manager at Toppers, 1015 E. Lincoln Highway, said he definitely sees a difference in his business during the winter. "Things are slow...

A structure fire that caused an estimated $25K to a house in the 800 block of Eighth Street is now being investigated as an arson, police said. About 6 p.m. Thursday, the DeKalb Fire Department responded to the fire at 808 E. Lincoln Highway where they...

Chicago might beat DeKalb when it comes to variety in radio stations, but there are some local stops on the dial to tune in to. Currently, there are several local and syndicated radio stations in DeKalb. "In general, radio [in DeKalb] has become less...

Spending hundreds of dollars and waiting in long lines for gifts is not for everyone during the holiday season. Junior communications major Bridget Lara said she is planning on making at least one gift for someone this Christmas. "It makes it more personal,"...

Tapalaluna was recently awarded a Class ACBD liquor license by the liquor commissioner. DeKalb City Attorney Norma Guess said this license allows the establishment to serve beer, wine and liquor. Guess said this license differs from other licenses because...

Re:New DeKalb and The National Bank & Trust Company are teaming up to offer free carriage rides this season. The rides will be offered the next three Saturdays, said Lindsey Engelsman, marketing and special events coordinator of Re:New DeKalb. "It's...