DeKALB | A car was hit by a train on Lee Road Wednesday, south of DeKalb near Waterman, injuring the driver. The driver, Jeremy J. Flury, 28, of Genoa, was traveling east at a level crossing on Lee Road at 4:18 p.m. when he struck a train traveling north,...

DeKALB | The White House took another step in the war on drugs by bringing the fight to YouTube.com. Ironically, on the same Web site that produces detailed videos on how to grow marijuana, government-distributed anti-drug videos can be found . Celebrities...

DeKALB | Apples, bread dipped in honey and sweet treats are just the beginning of the holiday season for those practicing Judaism. Robert Rubinson, a junior finance major, will go home to be with his family at the synagogue for the holidays. "It is part...

Editor's Note: This article is the first in a multi-part series examining the effects of the smoking ban on local businesses DeKALB | Only two weeks into DeKalb's smoking ban, at least one area business is feeling the effects. The Junction Eating Place,...

The deadline to register for the November 7 election is October 10. Potential voters need a photo ID and piece of government-issued mail to show a current address. A utility bill is suggested to be the easiest identification to prove a current address....

DeKALB | Some students noticed that "free" food does not usually come without some sort of catch. Papa John's Pizza, located at 203 W. Lincoln Highway, is running the most recent special. The pizza place is giving away free large, one-topping pizzas and...

DeKALB | With election day a few weeks away, campaigns of all kinds are heating up. The gubernatorial race, pitting Republican Judy Baar Topinka against incumbent Democrat Governor Rod Blagojevich, has become especially vicious. Both sides have aired...

DeKALB | Reading Day survived after all, and without the help of the student association. On Tuesday, the city's liquor commission discussed the proposed legislation that was sent back to them by the city council. The legislation would have eliminated...

DeKALB | Within a year, there may be an alternative energy choice in the form of a car with the ability to run without gasoline. BMW recently announced the release of the hydrogen-powered 7 series for early next year. The vehicle has a top speed of 143...

DeKALB | Several instances of graffiti have occurred in the area north of E. Taylor Street, including two on Sept. 16, according to DeKalb Police reports. The graffiti appeared on residential driveways in the 400 block of Bush Street and in the 800 block...

The war on terror has changed the way many people live their lives. For some, the change amounts to minor inconveniences such as longer lines at the airport and higher fuel prices. Yet for others, the war has struck home in ways many could not comprehend....