DeKALB | On Dec. 11, DeKalb will officially welcome another addition to the campus sandwich industry. Potbelly Sandwich Works will open its doors next to Chipotle, 1013 W. Lincoln Highway. With the addition of Potbelly, NIU students and DeKalb residents...

Area charity programs to consider this holiday season: Alpha Sigma Omega Latina Sorority, Inc./ASO Angel Tree Description: Now through Dec. 8, select an angel ornament from the tree and donate a child's gift for distribution to shelters in the DeKalb...

DeKALB | Gaming stores are hitting DeKalb, giving students and residents another venue to pursue an alternative form of entertainment. On Board Games opened in September at 811 W. Lincoln Highway and offers board games, card games, higher level strategy...

SYCAMORE | The Sycamore Board of Education discussed the need for a new elementary school and new renovations to schools Tuesday. The board voted unanimously to support the referendum, which is not to exceed $30 million for improvements to current elementary...

DeKALB | The age-old Christmas carol claims it's the most wonderful time of the year, but consumer behavior may prove otherwise. With some customers getting trampled at early morning sales the day after Thanksgiving, and others getting shot at over the...

DeKALB | The DeKalb School Board recently named Donald Gladden as director of safety and security at last Tuesday's meeting. Lynette Hallauer, staff community relations liaison, is now sharing an office with Gladden. Although she no longer has her own...

DeKALB | New developments concerning the forthcoming shopping district were the primary focus at the DeKalb City Council meeting Monday. An ordinance was passed to allow the construction of a 343-acre shopping district at the corner of Gurler Road and...

SYCAMORE | Internet in Sycamore is moving into the fast lane. Sycamore has approved DeKalb Fiber Optic LLC's installation of fiber optic cables in the parkways of certain parts of the city. Fiber optic cable, in general, provides increased bandwidth to...

DeKALB | While police work evolves every year, developing leads and gathering evidence never changes. DeKalb Police Detective Angel Reyes uses a less common method of finding leads — he and the department use "forensic composite drawings," or suspect...

DeKALB | The countdown has begun. The holiday season is fast approaching and a holiday decorating frenzy has swept the nation. While it's easy to get caught up in all the thrill and excitement that accompanies this festive time of year, it's important...

DeKALB | The Democratic leaning of the nation seems to be present in DeKalb County. A DeKalb County Board power shift has given the Democrats control, with 13 Democratic and 11 Republican members. To one board member, bipartisan cooperation is still questionable....

DeKALB | A fire on Saturday afternoon at 3499 White Oak Drive resulted in $20,000 worth of structural damage, according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release. The misuse of a lighter was established as the cause of the fire. The fire was contained...