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 | The term "Black Friday" is either uttered as a curse or a blessing, depending on what side of the store register you are on. Cindy Iori, store manager for Kohl's, 2306 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, is prepared for this day. "We will be opening at 5...

DeKALB | A mother's greatest concern is the safety of her children. Monday's school bus incident in Alabama brings school bus safety to mind. Despite recent study results in the journal called Pediatrics showing children sustain about 17,000 school bus...

Brittnii Sutton, a 23-year-old NIU student, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident at 9725 Pulaski Road in Evergreen Park early Sunday. Sutton, a general studies major, was the passenger in a vehicle driven by Brandi E. Rose, 21, of Chicago....

Editor's Note: This story is the second of a two-part series on DeKalb County's disaster preparedness. DeKALB | As part of bioterrorism grant monies, the DeKalb County Health Department administered flu shots with a broader mindset to curtail future hazardous...

DeKALB | A line of some 30 freezing gaming enthusiasts are calling the sidewalk in front of Best Buy home, setting up tents in anticipation for the release of the new PlayStation 3. Some have even been there since Monday night. "I think it's cool," said...

DeKALB | Police responded to an incident after seven to eight gunshots reportedly were fired early Friday behind El Charro restaurant, 145 N. Third St. The shooting reportedly occurred behind the restaurant in DeKalb public parking lot number four at...

DeKALB | DeKalb Police apprehended a suspect in connection with a sexual assault on Wednesday, according to a police statement. Police responded to the 1000 block of State Street at 10 a.m., finding that the suspect, Paul Noble Jr., 32, of Chicago, allegedly...

DeKALB | The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will get buff Saturday. Students and area residents will be able to watch bodybuilders from around the nation compete at the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders Midwest States Natural Bodybuilding...

DeKALB | Safe Passage, DeKalb's domestic violence intervention and prevention agency, has found a way to bring the gift of books and literacy to less fortunate children in the area. This holiday season, the agency is conducting a book drive through Barnes...

DeKALB | Tonight's the night to rock The House! CONTACT Communications Group, a division within NIU's Public Relations Student Society of America, will host Rock the House for Hope at 5:30 p.m. at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. The event will...