SYCAMORE | If a bond measure on the April 17 ballot passes, it will allow Sycamore to raise up to $30 million to finance construction of a new elementary school and renovate a few of the older schools. The new school, planned for the intersection of Plank...

For 110 years, the red sandstone and brick house on the corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway has been a part of DeKalb history. Much of the history behind the original Mayo home at 105 N. First St. has been passed on among residents of DeKalb. Historical...

Some students don't think about it until it's too late, but taking care of a car is essential in these frigid winter months. While many people leave it up to fate if their car will start in the morning, preparations can be made to circumvent this gamble....

DeKALB | NIU students spend more than $153 million in DeKalb County each year, according to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Over the last eight months, several new restaurant chains have come to DeKalb such as Panda Express, Chipotle, KFC/Long John Silver's,...

DeKalb Police Department's new narcotics dog is ready for action. At last month's DeKalb City Council meeting, the police department announced the arrival of a new police dog. The dog will be assisting the DPD with narcotics tracking and suspect apprehension...

DeKALB | Two potential DeKalb aldermen submitted last-minute petitions Monday, about one hour before the deadline. At 3:49 p.m., Bertrand J. Simpson, Jr., director of Admissions and Financial Aid at NIU, filed in hopes of becoming the 1st Ward alderman....

DeKALB | The DeKalb police department arrested Juan Manuel Cruz-Gallardo early Monday morning after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a female NIU student. According to DeKalb police, just before 7 a.m., an 18-year-old female student was asleep in...

DeKALB | Final candidates for the April 17 DeKalb alderman election were announced Monday. Incumbent Steve Kapitan Melinda Kay Shelton and Victor Wogen are running in the 3rd Ward. Ron Naylor and Gavin Wilson are running for the 5th Ward seat. Brent Keller...

SYCAMORE | Sycamore residents may get a new place to play but council members pondered how to make an affordable, easy access point. On Monday night, the council debated elements of a proposed park in the Townsend Woods subdivision in Sycamore. Access...

DeKALB | The final list of candidates for the Sycamore alderman elections are in. Monday was the last day to file petitions with the city clerk for candidacy in the April 17 Sycamore alderman elections. Positions on all four wards are fair game this year,...

DeKALB | After a night of heavy drinking, some people pass out and wake up with a miserable hangover, not knowing when (or how) they got into bed. Sometimes, however, drinkers end up in the hospital as a result of their over-consumption. In the last three...

DeKALB | Three warrants have been linked to the NIU campus within the past week. While two were served to suspects in residence halls, police attempted to serve a third on the first floor of DuSable Hall. Matthew A. Kylestewa and Canesha N. Jackson were...