The Illinois State Senate hopes to make Ronald Reagan’s birthday a state holiday. Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, was born in Tampico on Feb. 6, 1911. He died in June of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Reagan’s ties...

As the bitter cold weather blows across campus, students at NIU are finding ways to stay healthy during the winter. Judith Lukaszuk, a professor in the School of Family Consumer and Nutrition Sciences, said winter weather should not limit the physical...

The DeKalb City Council will vote to pass an ordinance for the adoption of the "DeKalb 3D" 2005 comprehensive plan update at its next regular meeting. The plan commission has been working on revising the plan for long-term community development goals...

About a dozen DeKalb residents attended Thursday’s open house to share concerns, find answers or meet elected officials. City Manager Mark Biernacki said the meeting was useful although the attendance was lower than they had hoped. Biernacki said people...

Despite the advances in modern firefighting and building construction, today’s firefighters may find their jobs more challenging than ever. The dynamics of structure firefighting have changed over the years, said Sycamore Fire Chief Bill Riddle. Riddle...

Buildings in downtown DeKalb will greet the second half of the decade with lively murals. Streetscape, a program coordinated by Main Street DeKalb, Inc., 164 E. Lincoln Highway, will continue its program by painting murals in the area. The goal for the...

DeKalb residents will have the opportunity to share concerns with city officials in an informal setting at the second quarterly open house today. The open house will take place at Hillcrest Covenant Church, 1515 N. First St. City Manager Mark Biernacki...

An analysis of fire departments nationwide found DeKalb and Sycamore’s response times from 1986 to 2002 were slightly short of recommended guidelines in past years, although they are ahead of most departments. The analysis was part of a report published...

The DeKalb City Council got a look at the Fiscal Year 2006 budget during their workshop Tuesday night. The estimated budget for FY 2006 is around $6.7 million, with more than 80 percent of the budget earmarked for "general public improvements." City Manager...

As students begin setting fitness goals, motivation may be the key to sticking to them. Moira Stuart, a professor of kinesiology and physical education, said having motivation determines the immediate effort students will put into their fitness plans....

As the Target distribution center rises from the Earth at Park 88, the city council has awarded a contract which will result in a road rising at the site as well. The cost of the $4 million dollar road project will be almost entirely absorbed by non-city...

State representatives will seek input from Hispanic-American DeKalb residents in shaping the spring legislative agenda. State Rep. Bob Pritchard (R-Hinckley), with the help of a Hispanic council, made a legislative survey that analyzes local Hispanic-Americans’...