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No injuries in Tuesday’s three car pile-up

By E.J. FROMER and ALAN EDRINN | October 1, 2008

A three-car accident left cars stacked on top of each in the 2300 block of Sycamore Road on Tuesday, but no one was injured. About 5 p.m., the a vehicle was moving southbound when the driver looked away for a moment and struck the second vehicle which...

Kosher options limited in DeKalb and on campus

By JOHN BACHMANN | October 1, 2008

There are limited options for those on campus who eat kosher. Cary Wolovick, senior history major and member of NIU's Hillel organization, finds very few places that students who eat kosher foods can go to in DeKalb. Animals with split hooves are considered...

Proposed hotel faces local opposition

By KEVIN KOVANICH | October 1, 2008

Residents of the 6th Ward spoke out Wednesday about possible changes in their community. More than 50 residents of the Knolls and Devonaire Farms communities along Annie Glidden Road were invited to a special meeting by DeKalb 6th Ward Alderman David...

Local congressional candidate shares thoughts on failed bailout package

By EJ FROMER | October 1, 2008

Jim Oberweis, Republican congressional candidate for the 14th district, held a press teleconference Wednesday to inform voters in his district about the failed bailout. "Two days ago, the House of Representatives rejected a flawed bailout plan. A plan...

Overcrowding still an issue at DeKalb High School, solution coming soon

By LIZ STOEVER | October 1, 2008

Aryelle Vargas said DeKalb High School was so crowded last year that even regular, nonelective classes, such as math classes, were packed. The amount of overcrowding even had DHS considering canceling classes, which some students thought of as fun. "A...

Kish hospital celebrates one-year anniversary

By EJ FROMER | September 30, 2008

Kishwaukee Community Hospital celebrated the one year anniversary of its new building with the Taste of Kish, an Auxiliary Cookbook Fundraiser Dinner Tuesday night. The event was hosted by the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary, a group of volunteers...

Sycamore businesses targets of larceny

By ALAN EDRINN | September 30, 2008

Eight Sycamore businesses were the targets of larceny over the last two months, which police believe are connected. Ranging from Aug. 9 to Sept. 30, a total of eight larcenies have been reported during the "overnight hours," according to a Sycamore Police...

Irate resident draws gun on driver for stopping to make phone call

By ALAN EDRINN | September 30, 2008

A driver stopping to make a call on Sunnymead Trail found his call cut short when an irate resident pointed a gun at him, police said. About 10 p.m., the driver stopped to use his cell phone in the 1100 block of Sunnymead Trail when the suspect, Elias...

Few food options available for Jewish community

By JOHN BACHMANN | September 30, 2008

There are limited options for those on campus who eat kosher. Cary Wolovick, senior history major and member of NIU's Hillel organization, finds very few places that students who eat kosher foods can go to in DeKalb. Animals with split hooves are considered...

Kish students robbed at U.P.

By ALAN EDRINN | September 30, 2008

Four Kishwaukee College students were robbed Monday afternoon at University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive. About 3:30 p.m., the suspect entered a room through an open door that was occupied by the four students, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. The suspect...

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ trial performance moves audience

By ORLANDO LARA | September 29, 2008

DeKALB | The tense and muggy Maycomb, Ala, courtroom was filled to capacity. Cameras of all kinds lined the back wall as the audience focused on the action. The closing deliberations were presented in Tom Robinson's assault case against Mayella Ewell....

Police arrest man who allegedly sold drugs out of apartment

By ALAN EDRINN | September 29, 2008

Police arrested a DeKalb man who allegedly sold drugs from an apartment at University Village. Jason L. Johnson, 23, of DeKalb, was arrested Saturday at about 11:30 p.m. following a search of the apartment at 732 N. Annie Glidden Road. Police originally...