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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec. 1 marks a new beginning for S&E Properties and Management. The company plans to take over management from Pittsley Realty. Tenants that are affected by the change were notified via mail in early November. The affected buildings include four complexes...

Illinois leaders announced Tuesday the launch of Advance Illinois, a not-for-profit organization that seeks to improve the state's education system. Sylvia Puente, who sits on the organization's board of directors, said education in Illinois has deteriorated....

Some major retailers like Steve and Barry's and Circuit City are closing a number of store locations. Senior health major Sony Philip said he thinks the economic situation has to do with stores closing. "I assume that stores are closing because of the...

Some are choosing not to go to the doctor to save money, while risking their health at the same time. Associate economics professor Virginia Wilcox-Gok said the situation with unemployment is one reason why some people are avoiding the doctor's office....