"Saved by the Bell," a popular 90s television show, would not have been quite the same show if it were set at Clinton Rosette Middle School, 650 N. First St. CRMS eliminated the use of bells between class periods to keep up with changing times and different...

Two new horse protection bills introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives could have serious implications for a local horse-slaughtering plant. One bill, introduced to committee earlier this month, would ban horse slaughtering in the United States....

Amongst the racy Italian exotica and über-luxurious German limos, the Chicago Auto Show was most defined by advances in mainstream cars. Sure, the new Ferrari F430 caught a lot of attention, but the Ford booth was run amok by Mustang fans Saturday. Nevermind...

DeKalb candidates for 6h Ward alderman guarantee they will cater to students’ concerns in the upcoming elections. "Over the last four years, I have been listening to students’ concerns," said David Baker, incumbent 6th Ward alderman. "I have done...

A new liquor license will allow specialty grocery stores, specifically Inboden’s Meats, 1106 N. First St., to sell packaged beer and wine. The Class D-D license will cost $5,000 for the first year and $3,000 each following year, the text of the amendment...

The DeKalb County Highway Department is reducing the amount of weight a truck can haul on its roads during the spring thaw. During non-thaw times a truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds depending on the route it is traveling. However, with the spring...

Shot by Cupid’s arrow? Soothe the wound at any of DeKalb’s dining destinations this Valentine’s Day. A number of DeKalb restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day promotions to benefit Safe Passage, said Kim Kubiak, executive director of the DeKalb...

The DeKalb Gallery, 161 E. Lincoln Highway, features 24 paintings by seniors from DeKalb High School, 1515 S. Fourth St. One painting, "Love is Pain," by high school senior Austin Watie, pictured two couples. The first couple included a girl who looked...

Jewel food stores in surrounding suburbs will have to replace several refrigeration units to meet Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Jewel Foods, Inc. will convert old refrigeration units at 37 stores into non-CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) emitting...

Although not a drop of jet fuel will reach Sycamore, the city will now receive big profits from its sale. American Aviation Supply, LLC, a fuel supplier for American Airlines, will bring the city at least $360,000 in sales tax revenue per year. That figure...

A possible $250,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases could keep doctors in Illinois. The announcement of a plan to ensure doctors continue practicing in Illinois came just four days after Gov. Rod Blagojevich gave his State of...

Low-income homeowners in DeKalb may soon have help painting their houses from the city. The DeKalb City Council will review a supplement to the Enhanced Property Maintenance Program that will help low-income property owners paint their homes. The program...