SYCAMORE | Where there now sits an unused plot of undeveloped land, a new facility will soon better serve and protect not only Sycamore's expanding north side, but the entire city. Sycamore's city council approved the building of an additional fire station...

DeKALB | The recent increase in DeKalb's gang violence brings with it a concern for the safety of the city's citizens. Community Concern To address these growing concerns, DeKalb Chief of Police Bill Feithen spoke before the city council in a meeting...

DeKALB | As the summer winds down, the Illinois gubernatorial race is heating up. Democratic incumbent Rod Blagojevich is running for re-election. Republican candidate Judy Baar Topinka, currently the state treasurer, and Green Party candidate Rich Whitney,...

DeKALB | The Illinois gubernatorial race between incumbent Rod Blagojevich and challenger Judy Baar Topinka has taken a malicious turn. Some television ads contain cutting remarks intended to prey on the proven effectiveness of negative ads. "Many people...

Monday's rainy weather may have contributed to two major accidents involving SUVs in DeKalb. Three cars collided at the intersection of Locust Street and First Street at about 11:30 a.m. A Dodge Durango and Ford Explorer trapped a woman in her Pontiac...

50-cent drafts at bars will survive at least two more weeks. The debate about the legislation entitled "Happy Hour Prohibited" was not amended to increase prices at Monday night's DeKalb City Council meeting. By a vote of five to three the council extended...

With new food options popping up along Lincoln Highway, it's getting easier for students to say there is more than just corn in DeKalb. Stroll off-campus southbound and one of the first new eateries you might find is the Long John Silver's/KFC combination,...

DeKALB | Everyone has been bored while waiting in line for fast food, but not many fall asleep at the wheel. Several cases of intoxicated drivers plagued DeKalb streets over the weekend. One case was particularly excessive but indicative of the wild weekend...

Weather conditions and train whistles competing with live music could not stop Corn Fest from providing its annual celebration of food and entertainment. The Rockford Chariots played the DeKalb Aldermen in a game of wheelchair basketball as a kick-off...

DeKalb | Pleasant Street became the site of several gang-related incidents last week. The string of events started with a stabbing Monday and another altercation on Tuesday between a DeKalb resident and a group of four that did not result in serious injury....

DeKalb | "Last call" is what bar-goers hear toward a bar's closing time. Soon, it may be "last call" on 50-cent draft night altogether. A proposed DeKalb ordinance could adjust legislation titled "Happy Hour Prohibited." Mayor Frank Van Buer, acting as...

DeKalb residents and NIU students will have at least five new food locations on West Lincoln Highway to choose from during the upcoming fall semester as numerous business expanded during the summer. Chipotle Mexican Grill, which opened July 14, and Starbucks...