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...

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...

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...

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...

Victor E. Huskie might as well be a star. He has hundreds of fans, shows up to a variety of NIU sporting events and newest of all, he put out a new book. "Hello, Victor E. Huskie!" is a children's book that follows the mascot through the NIU campus to...

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...

A Sandwich man's alleged domestic fight left him short a cup of coffee and behind bars at the DeKalb County Jail Tuesday morning. At 8:20 p.m. Monday, DeKalb Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of East Lincoln Highway for a domestic argument...

A fire caused by a small soldering torch caused about $4,000 worth of damage to an apartment Tuesday night. At around 10:47 p.m., the DeKalb Fire Department was called to 826 W. Hillcrest Drive, Apt. C, for a structure fire, where they found smoke coming...

Currently all cars in the U.S. can run on a 10 percent ethanol/90 percent gasoline blend. "We believe the [Environmental Protection Agency] will mandate a higher ethanol requirement," said Richard Ruebe, CEO of Illinois River Energy in Rochelle. All cars...