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...

Whether you’re an exercise fanatic or are just getting your routine off the ground, coming up with a workout routine that includes cardio fitness and resistance training is essential to staying trim or beefing up. Cardio exercise, which includes activities...

Addressing a growing student population in DeKalb High School was a major concern for District 428 school board members Tuesday. The district experienced a greater increase in high school students than projected with less growth in middle school and elementary...

Take a stroll through downtown DeKalb and it’s impossible to miss what happens as you cross the train tracks. While the section of Lincoln Highway between First and Fourth streets features a popular bar, various niche shops and an art gallery, beyond...

For those living near railroad tracks, the rumbling of trains and deep bellow of horns are heard many times throughout the day. City officials are searching for ways to eliminate the noise, and the Wayside Horn may be an answer. "At several crossings,...

County officials are reviewing several possibilities to alleviate the county jail’s longstanding overcrowding problem. Proposals for medical cost sharing for inmates and state funding for jail building programs were among the issues on the county board’s...

The plan was commended by 7th Ward Alderman James Barr, especially for its Urban Services plan. Barr said it was a "forward thinking concept." It will be used as a guiding tool for future growth of the community. Some council members expressed opposition...

For years, investors loved the radio business. Its sky-high profits margins were among the best in the media industry and changes in ownership rules a decade ago triggered a wave of merger deals. Prospects for growth seemed great. These days, Wall Street...

Guests of the TAILS Humane Society fundraiser were all smiles Saturday as they arrived in tropical attire and heavy winter coats. Pink flamingos surrounded candle-lit tables. Warm, pink lighting gave a serene sense of the perfect sunset that was only...

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is not just about eating disorder education, it is about stressing healthy development as well. The Counseling and Student Development Center is sponsoring the week, which began Sunday and will run through Saturday....

The DeKalb City Council will vote today on passing the city’s first comprehensive plan update since 1996. "The plan serves as the city’s major policy document," city manager Mark Biernacki said. "It should reflect current policy and the trends today,...

DeKalb County democratic politicos gathered at Hopkins Park Friday night to show support for and hear Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) speak. Among the notables in attendance were Frank Van Buer, candidate for DeKalb mayor, and DeKalb County Board Chairwoman...