DeKalb Police arrested John A. Beals, 20, of DeKalb, in connection with a shooting that occurred at about 2:00 a.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Regent Drive. Saturday, officers located three NIU students who said they were shot, according to a DeKalb...

DeKalb offers many opportunities for students and residents alike to give back to the community. The holiday spirit can be shared at the following locations: Barnes & Noble Description: From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the DeKalb Barnes & Noble...

Twinkling lights, colorfully decorated Christmas trees and the soft sounds of festive music greeted visitors to Jefferson Elementary's 5th Annual Festival of Trees this past weekend. The Friday and Sunday event, held at Hopkins Park Community Center,...

A $110 million construction bond referendum will be voted on by DeKalb residents on the Feb. 5, 2008 primary ballot. The DeKalb School Board voted to include the referendum on the ballot during an open meeting Saturday. If the referendum passes in February,...

Cortland has issued the town's first liquor license in 70 years. DeKalb's neighbors to the east now have the option of buying beer or wine at the Kelly Williamson Mobil gas station on the corner of Lincoln Highway and Somonauk Road. The decision to authorize...

Sycamore is getting into the holiday spirit this year in a big way. Discover Sycamore will sponsor a holiday display contest, "Sycamore Lights Up My Life." The entry time is Saturday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 7 and is open to all Sycamore residents....

DeKalb's White Castle is open and operating at full throttle. The only White Castle in the city, the restaurant has been serving between 300 and 400 customers an hour at peak hours, according to Kelvin McClinton, the district supervisor and overseer of...

An 83-year-old Lake Zurich man was fatally hit by a train Wednesday afternoon. At 1:38 p.m., Earl F. Young was hit and killed by a westbound train at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway. Witnesses told police the railroad crossing gates were down while...

Full Moon Winter Ale Grade: C+ The Beer: Blue Moon's Full Moon Winter Ale is a seasonal Belgian pale ale containing 5.6 percent alcohol. The Good: A very smooth initial taste. The moderate brown-sugar taste is present throughout and is a fair complement...

Barnes and Noble is inviting consumers to donate to its annual Holiday Book Drive. Through Jan. 1, customers are encouraged to purchase children's books for donation to kids involved in local non-profit organizations. The DeKalb Barnes and Noble, 2439...

Sylvan Learning Center's holiday book drive will spread the gift of literacy this Christmas season. Sylvan Learning Center, 1950 DeKalb Ave., is collecting books now through Jan. 14 to be donated to DeKalb County schools. Kim Loverude, assistant director...

With the recent weather fluctuations, it's not as easy to know what to expect in the coming weeks. NIU staff meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste weighed in possibilities for this winter's weather and discussed whether this season will be any different than...