The city of DeKalb will investigate building detention areas to prevent flooding in local neighborhoods. Updates to the city’s 2005 comprehensive plan includes designated areas for stormwater retention and detention ponds. Occasional flooding has been...

Despite March being Red Cross Month, there is still a great need for the people of DeKalb and NIU students to volunteer. "We have several hundred volunteers and are always looking for more," said Karen Remen, director of the local Red Cross Chapter, 2727...

DeKalb residents will have a chance to meet candidates for the District 428 School Board Tuesday. This will be a brief open house for the candidates before their orientation at the next school board meeting, said Ona Johnson, a local election official....

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two part series examining DeKalb’s liquor commission. Part two will focus on the phenomenon of deferring liquor license suspensions. DeKalb has a liquor commission, but it holds no authority when it comes to handing...

Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s proposal to require community service for high school graduation has not materialized as proposed because of the state’s current fiscal crisis, officials said. The proposal, which was part of the governor’s 2004 State of the...

While cruising downtown DeKalb, one might notice a jewelry shop, a quaint Italian restaurant and a book store that sells 25 books for $25. Although there is no shortage of parking in the general vicinity, accessibility is a problem, City Manager Mark...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand on the battlefield next to William Wallace and take place in some of the epic battles like those seen in the movie "Braveheart?" If people have ever told you that you are from another era, an era when...

All month long, students and faculty will have the opportunity to view the work of some of NIU’s best female artists. The Women’s History Month Art Show showcases works of art in March at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. The free show...

DeKalb County residents must register to vote soon if they want to vote in the April 5 elections. March 8 is the deadline to register for the election, said Eileen Dubin, DeKalb County Democrats chair. DeKalb County residents are required to have two...

President Bush’s proposal to eliminate federal funding for Amtrak could force the company into bankruptcy, officials said. The proposal would make states and local communities pay for Amtrak’s operating costs. Federal funding will only provide for...

More than 350 Illinois schools will be required to serve breakfast because of a new law signed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich Feb. 15. The Hunger Relief Act states schools with 40 percent of their student population eligible for free or reduced lunch are now...

A reorganization of city administration has taken place despite some objections from 3rd Ward Alderman Steve Kapitan. The city of DeKalb created an economic development division and a property maintenance division after the council recommended strengthening...