The devastation of Hurricane Katrina is causing local residents and businesses to open their pocket books to assist those impacted by the deadly storm. Victims are receiving a variety of items from the DeKalb area, such as diapers, medicines, hygiene...

WASHINGTON - Electronic medical records could improve patient care and possibly save billions of dollars, yet many doctors aren’t investing in the technology because they may not reap the savings - insurers and the government will, researchers report....

As the focus in New Orleans shifts from providing emergency and rescue services to rejuvenating the city stricken in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, local firefighters continue to aid in the effort. After receiving the call to provide assistance, fire...

Residents voiced their concern about two industrial developments on the city’s south side Wednesday. The DeKalb plan commission held a public hearing during its regular meeting for a business park and industrial subdivision that would surround Illinois...

Cassie Skaggs grew up in a home where her mother and aunt were abused. She made it through without a scratch, aside from the ones you can’t see. Now a senior political science major, she is nearing the end of her undergraduate career and looking to...

Veterinarian George Balster cares for cats, dogs, ferrets, hamsters, amphibians and birds but only one animal can hold the title of man's best friend. "I have always had a love for all of God’s creatures, but horses are animals that I believe are spiritual,"...

The city of Sycamore will conduct a special census in the upcoming months to update the city’s numbers and to get better representation of shared revenues. Once the information from the census is gathered, the Census Bureau will assesses the results....

Illinois veterans wishing to complete a college education now have another option. On July 7 Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed House Bill 815, which rewrites the Illinois Veteran Grant program and increases benefits for Illinois veterans and current service...

The city of Sycamore is continuing efforts to correct its radium problem. "We are cooperating with the Illinois [Environmental Protection Agency] in hopes that we will be able to fix the content level," City Manager Bill Nicklas said. The city, in accordance...

While Hurricane Katrina caused an instant disaster, the drought in DeKalb County is slowly affecting crops and bodies of water. The drought affecting DeKalb County is still very severe. Gilbert Sebenste, NIU’s meteorologist, said although the drought...

Produce growers in the area share their products in the Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. on Palmer Court in downtown DeKalb. The Farmer’s Market begins every year in June and stretches until the end of harvest season in October. Barb...

rtment of Public Aid has approved construction of a 75-unit assisted living center facility near the current county nursing home on Annie Glidden Road. Construction of the facility will begin in spring 2006 and is scheduled to end no later than early...