As controversies arise over two forms of emergency contraception, knowing the difference between them is important, health officials said. During the last month, physicians have refused to dispense the morning-after pill and other contraceptives because...

Verizon’s plan to build a cell phone tower adorned with clocks and crosses was approved by the plan commission Wednesday. If approved by the city council, the tower will be 115 to 130 feet tall, depending on how many other service providers want to...

Main Street DeKalb’s efforts to improve the downtown area continue, and North Central Cyclery is the latest business to benefit from the program. Main Street DeKalb, Inc. provides matching funds for facade and architectural improvements for downtown...

Lori Ann Ayers grew up in rural Indiana. Until age 9, her environment consisted of calm fields, foliage growing at its own whim and night skies perforated by thousands of twinkling stars. Then she moved to the Chicago suburbs. The serenity of her childhood...

Staring at the black bear and cave bear skulls on display, 3-year-old Tate Regnery, a museum member, tugged his dad’s hand to enter the museum. "It’s cool in here - it’s really big," Tate said, placing his hands against the glass in an attempt to...

Reports of criminal sexual assault is on the rise in the DeKalb community. Last year, 48 criminal sexual assaults were reported to DeKalb police, 28 more than in 2003. The large increase reported to police may be the result of several different causes....

Flames erupting from buildings on the NIU campus or in Cortland will be extinguished by the DeKalb Fire Department under a continued agreement passed Monday night. The DeKalb Fire Department will be paid $102,850 for fire protection and $13,951 for ambulance...

Most low-income taxpayers are unaware they could qualify to get more money back from their tax returns. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal tax benefit aimed at low-income working individuals and families. The program has been active since it was...

The elegant classical program, performed for the community by the community, drew a crowd of 300 to 400 people at the theater, 135 N. 2nd Street. Every performer represented the community, said John Smith, director and producer of "Just Make it Happen"...

Instant refund tax loans are just that, loans. But not everyone realizes what they are, and the cost for the service may be significant. "I don’t think people understand that in the front end, but my people know this," said John Saponari, vice president...

As students receive their income-tax refunds, sales opportunities increase for DeKalb businesses. There is a definite fluctuation in business this time of year, said Mike Forde, sales manager at Mike Mooney Chevrolet and Cadillac, 204 N. 4th St.. The...

Those interested in having a night on the town and helping the community will have the chance to do so at tonight’s benefit show hosted by the Egyptian Theatre. The "Just Make It Happen" benefit show will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the theater, 135...