ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - The National Weather Service says the season's first major snowstorm across northern and central Illinois could be followed by high winds. Meteorologist Casey Sullivan of the NWS office in Romeoville said early today that winds might...

Crime in DeKalb usually decreases over Thanksgiving break while the large student population is out of town. In other areas, like Sycamore, the night before Thanksgiving can be the busiest night of the year. Sergeant Bob Redel of the DeKalb Police Department...

The city's Public Safety Building Fund grew again Monday night. DeKalb City Council passed the second reading of an ordinance to move $150,000 from the general fund to the building fund in the current Fiscal Year 2009 budget to help pay for the proposed...

"I think she would be an excellent candidate for the job. Few others have her qualifications and experience, and because of her time spent as first lady, she already has developed relations with many foreign leaders, which is a tremendous asset as Secretary...

The cause of death is unknown for an individual found Monday afternoon in a Suburban Estates apartment complex, 1400 Twombly Road, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff's Office report. Police found the body of NIU student Adam Richardson, 23, of DeKalb,...

As the holiday season approaches, stores hire additional help. This year, however, some stores are hiring fewer seasonal employees. "[Seasonal help] has been decreased extremely this year," said Steve White, customer experience manager at the DeKalb Best...

This holiday season, retailers are hoping to entice customers in-store and online. Assistant marketing professor John Hansen said many retail companies are targeting consumers who prefer online shopping and in-store shopping. "In the last 10 years or...

In a world where technology is rapidly expanding, yet another advancement has been made. Digital reading devices make finding and reading books easier. Amazon's Kindle and Sony's Digital Reader are the most common types of wireless reading devices. Associate...

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,...

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,...