Gus, a Chinese Crested with one eye and three legs, who was named World's Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California, died on Monday, Nov. 10. Not only did Gus just struggle with his deformities, he also battled with cancer before he died. Cancer...

Three NIU students were arrested after they allegedly shot two people outside of a fraternity house Friday afternoon. Around 11 a.m., DeKalb Police arrested Andrew J. Blunier, 19, Zachary R. Jaydos, 19 and Alberto Saldana, 20, all of 1300 Blackhawk Drive,...

With the fall months coming to a close and winter well on it's way, students and residents are beginning to look for ways to winterize their homes and dorms in an attempt to keep warm and save money. David Changnon, associate geography professor and a...

Without sunshine and warmth, maintaining healthy fitness and nutrition habits can prove to be difficult. Students, however, can participate in activities outdoors, within the convenience of their homes or ones provided by workout facilities even during...

Sycamore ended its celebration of the city's 150th anniversary with a "Gala Dance" Saturday at St. Mary's Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. in Sycamore. The 150th anniversary ball was the closing event for the year-long celebration of Sycamore's Sesquicentennial,...

The DeKalb Police Department received a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation to increase traffic safety and enforcement. The grant, which the department has received three years in a row, goes toward research and training in traffic safety...

A DeKalb assistant state's attorney was charged with a DUI early Saturday morning. Keith M. Doherty, 40, of DeKalb, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. Saturday after police were stopped by a pedestrian who said the driver of a Toyota Scion parked in front of Lord...

The possible $25 billion bailout for Chrysler, Ford and General Motors is causing some concern in DeKalb. "Dealerships will likely not feel a direct impact if the bailout does not pass unless the manufacturer goes out of business completely," said assistant...

Various police departments in DeKalb County will begin phasing in an electronic ticketing system at the start of the new year. "I'm hoping eventually all of [the DeKalb County police departments] will use it," said Maureen Josh, DeKalb County Circuit...

Stores have sold products online for years, and it looks as if dining establishments are following suit. Online ordering is a step forward into an easier way to order food, and a number of DeKalb food establishments, from Pizza Hut to Potbelly's, are...

They knock on your door around meal times bearing pizza, sandwiches and ethnic food. They are not the typical solicitors or maintenance men. They are fast food delivery drivers. With the economy affecting menu prices and delivery charges, delivery drivers...

The DeKalb County Board agreed to adopt the $73 million budget for the 2009 fiscal year, Wednesday. Despite the struggling economy, Michael Haines, DeKalb County board member and Finance Committee chair, said DeKalb County is in a good financial state...