Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White awarded public libraries $14.2 million in per-capita grants this year. From this grant money, DeKalb Public Library will receive $48,000, and the Sycamore Public Library will receive $14,000. Dee Cover, the adult...

The fight against AIDS is at another juncture in Illinois. State Rep. Mary E. Flowers (D-Chicago) proposed HB 4306, which will modify the system of HIV testing from one based solely on volunteering to one of mandatory compliance. House Bill 4306 requires...

Advancements in technology and networking are allowing people in an already multimedia-focused generation to connect with others in less time than it takes to heat a Pop-Tart. Not surprisingly, companies such as Facebook.com and eHarmony.com are seizing...

Mayor Ken Mundy proposed changes for Sycamore's liquor code to allow liquor license-holding establishments the chance to grow. Monday's Sycamore City Council presented revisions to help modernize the "no dancing" regulations imposed upon all liquor-serving...

"Welcome vaginas, welcome penises," said Lauren Whalen, to an audience mainly comprised of women, with a light sprinkling of men throughout the room. The crowd chuckled, despite not knowing what to expect of the coming event. With this simple sentence,...

Going to the local gas station pump may soon take a little more effort. Instead of wondering whether to use regular or premium, E-85 or biodiesel may be an option. E-85 is a mixture of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, which allows for a reduction...

A resident in rural Kingston set off the panic alarm of his home security system at 4:28 p.m. Friday after two unknown suspects forced entry into his house. The victim said the trespassers allegedly rang the door bell and asked to see his son. Eventually,...

Imagine living to age 50 sans wrinkles, without relinquishing any youthful gaiety, to maybe even see your great-granddaughter's high school education. Sounds implausible, but science is working on it. Recent research is beginning to reveal anti-aging...

Radio stations nationwide are dumping analog antennas and upgrading to digital ones that will increase the sound quality of stations on both sides of the radio dial. At the same time, with ratings falling, they are planning to inject a bit more variety...

When analog radio makes its transition to digital, stations will have to revamp formats to better serve listeners. What do you as a radio listener want out of your new radio? Shannon LallyFreshman,elementary education major "I want more music, less talk...

Advances in recent technology have given the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office an edge when it comes to monitoring people on house arrest. "All the monitoring is done on an interactive Web site," said Brad Sorenson, DeKalb County deputy assigned to electronic...

Energy drinks are everywhere. Take a look in your nearest convenience store fridge — Red Bull now competes with MDX, Monster, AMP, SoBe and BAWLS Guarana, among many others. These drinks, however, are not as healthy nor as energy boosting as they may...