The DeKalb Plan Commission approved a request by resident Chuck Anderson for a special-use permit for a new rooming house conversion during its Wednesday meeting. The 18-occupant roominghouse, to be located at 426 Russel Road, will become six, two-bedroom...

Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow have filed a lawsuit against the Exelon Corporation for violations at the Braidwood Generating Station. Madigan's office alleges tritium-laced water was released from the plant...

The cost of buying hybrid cars or other alternative fuel cars are high, but the Illinois General Assembly could make it more affordable. State Rep. William Black (R-Danville) proposed a bill in October 2005 that would offer a $500 income tax deductible...

With the shadow of last year's drought looming over Illinois farmers, DeKalb and other corn-growing areas hope for a wetter growing season. According to Lyle Paul, agronomist with the Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center, the center recorded a 14-inch...

Traveling to Sycamore through DeKalb may be difficult for a short period, while efforts are made to make traveling seamless in the long-term. Through a large federal project, Bethany Road in northeast DeKalb will be widened. The road will be converted...

Major construction at the Annie Glidden Junction of Interstate 88, taking place June 19 through Aug. 18, could threaten the flow of traffic for next semester's move-in day. The toll ramp will close, be completely rebuilt and moved four miles west, said...

For the past few years, the media, educators and even First Lady Laura Bush, have issued an SOS for the boys of America. With a large amount of attention falling on the advancement of girls in the education system, America has forgotten to help the boys...

It's spring cleaning time at the White House. President George W. Bush's cabinet changes have many wondering about the effects on the rest of his term. Andrew Card, former chief of staff, was replaced April 15 by Joshua Bolten, Bush's former director...

A car accident on Twombly Road Saturday morning resulted in the death of 18-year-old Juan A. Guzman, of Rochelle. DeKalb County Sheriff's Department responded to an accident on Twombly Road west of Lucas Road at 3:12 a.m. Saturday. The vehicle was going...

The DeKalb County Sheriff's office received three reports of burglary between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday in southern DeKalb County. The houses were located on U.S. Route 30, Shabbona and Preserve roads in Shabbona. There are no suspects yet, but police...

As if getting hit on in bars wasn't enough to worry about. Female drinkers are at a higher risk than men for long-term health issues resulting from alcohol use, health experts say. Liver disease is the most common concern, but doesn't outweigh risks for...

Beach-goers everywhere are sizing themselves up and may be deciding, "this just won't do." Especially during this time of year, countless women may feel pressured to fit into certain clothes for the warm weather. Eating disorders abound, as binging and...