The use of Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold medicine is the newest trend in the abuse of over-the-counter cold medicines used as a stimulant to get a high. "Earlier this month, two teenagers were arrested in separate incidences for shoplifting this product,"...

Neighbors in DeKalb communities are encouraged to spread a little love this week during Build Strong Neighborhoods Week. "We are trying to get people to think about their neighborhoods," said Larry Howlett, a member of the DeKalb Neighborhood Association...

Mayor Greg Sparrow asked City Manager Mark Biernacki and his staff to come up with a proposal for a grocery store liquor license. Three grocery stores presented their plans to the city council Monday, and all three said they would like to sell liquor....

The DeKalb City Council has given the go-ahead for a transportation study to assess transportation needs in the area for the next 20 years. The study, which will create a long-range transportation plan, is the first major planning project for the DeKalb-Sycamore...

It took almost 60 minutes of intense tugging in three rounds for Sigma Phi Epsilon to overcome the Tau Kappa Epsilon tuggers in the third Tugs match Monday. But they did it, and hundreds of people were there to see it. Throughout the day, NIU students,...

The DeKalb School Board signed a contract with Turner Construction to handle summer building projects. The contract, approved at the school board’s Monday night meeting, also approved Burnidge Cassell Associates as architects. School Board President...

No foul play is suspected in the death of NIU student Marlon Blue, DeKalb police said Monday. Blue’s body was found Sunday morning in a retention pond off Hillcrest Drive more than 24 hours after he disappeared while on his way to a friend’s house....

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has completed a community guide and city map to attract businesses that target college students. The chamber spent a year creating the 72-page full-color glossy guide and color map of DeKalb and Sycamore, said Kim Kubiak,...

What began almost four decades ago as friendly competition now has evolved into a match of kill-or-be-killed mentality. Tugs is known to the Greek community as much more than a little game of tug-of-war; it is a high-stakes battle for bragging rights...

One look at Jim Kelly, and the average person might not think he is too physically imposing. At about 6 feet and 170 pounds, the senior history major is far from the biggest guy participating in this week’s Tugs competition for Pi Kappa Alpha, but when...

Before any tuggers jump into a trench or take on a rope, they first must go through a process probably more important than any: They must tape up. The process of taping up involves covering a shoulder, underarm and part of a forearm with padding, towels...

When Laura Houston thinks of her friend Marlon Blue, she is reminded of his outgoing personality and his cheerfulness. On a more personal level, Houston, an NIU student, said she is reminded of how he always was there for her whenever she needed someone...