Peggy Hatton of DeKalb is the owner of her own custom-made “Liberty Bear,” a teddy bear with patriotic symbols on its feet. She made the bear at Saturday’s Noah’s Ark “Stuff-N-Fluff” open house. With places like Build-A-Bear Workshop appearing...

A Wednesday decision by the DeKalb County Board could make it easier for DeKalb farmers to grow industrial hemp. The voted to ask the state to allow growth of industrial hemp for research. Hemp, a member of the cannabis family and a relative of marijuana,...

As the temperature drops, DeKalb residents are turning up the heat on their furnaces and possibly their wallets. Nicor, DeKalb’s natural gas provider, is expecting a 15-percent hike in gas prices this year, according to the company’s Web site. No...

Despite a nationwide shortage of the flu vaccine, DeKalb residents and NIU students still have the option of receiving the shot if they fall into at-risk categories. Currently, the DeKalb County Health Department has 600 doses of the vaccine available....

Sycamore has signed an agreement with an aviation supply company that will bring the city $30,000 in additional monthly tax revenue. American Aviation Supply, a supplier of jet fuel for American Airlines, will bring the city at least $30,000 a month,...

Toll workers’ jobs at major toll plazas will not be eliminated as more automated and I-PASS lanes open throughout the state, toll officials said. Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced a $5.3 billion project in August to build more I-PASS lanes and renovate...

The new Kishwaukee Community Hospital will keep more patients in house with expanded capabilities unavailable at the current facility. Kishwaukee Health System President and CEO Kevin Poorten said the hospital transfers patients needing specialized care...

A forum with DeKalb County State’s Attorney candidates Ron Matekaitis and Calvin “Clay” Campbell quickly turned into a heated debate Tuesday at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. The candidates each took shots at the other candidate’s experience and...

As the 2004 presidential election heats up in its final month, wrecked and strewn political signs have become a common sight in DeKalb. “It’s an annoyance, it’s rude and it’s undemocratic,” said professor emeritus of sociology Herb Rubin, whose...

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office is investigating whether an open container found at the scene of the accident that killed a 21-year-old Geneva man came from his vehicle. Police said Matthew J. Kenney was driving late Saturday night on Illinois Route...

DeKalb High School Principal Larry Stinson announced that the DHS race task force will include students, parents and community members of all races. Stinson announced details of the race task force at Monday night’s District 428 School Board meeting....

New bus shelters may be built in DeKalb as part of an agreement that could save the city money. Ray Keller, DeKalb city planner, discussed a proposed agreement at Monday’s City Council workshop that would allow the Illinois Convenience and Safety Corporation...