Recently, the “most secure U.S. currency ever” was released into the economy through banks across the country. In DeKalb, the first of these new $20 notes have started to arrive. The primary difference between Andrew Jackson’s facelift in 1998 and...

Criminals are baiting residents with promises of money, and DeKalb police are warning people not to bite. The scam artist in a recent incidence promised easy money through an employment Web site. The job was to survey the local market for prices on materials...

Ideas for education funding reforms sparked heated debate when state legislative members met with local school representatives and an outside tax adviser Tuesday night at the Hopkins Park Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Road. Sen. Brad Burzynski (R-Sycamore),...

It can happen anywhere: a driver injures himself, totals his car and takes an innocent life. While not all accidents are avoidable, DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott has offered some advice to prevent car versus deer accidents. Scott said drivers should...

Now is a good time to “winterize” your car, the office of Secretary of State Jesse White said. White’s office said preparing your vehicle before the arrival of winter will keep you safe, save you money and reduce vehicle emissions. Drivers should...

Thanks to an anonymous donor, the YMCA now will be able to provide its members with better workout facilities. The amount of money given and any information about the donor are being withheld at the donor’s request. The YMCA has a membership of about...

Drug offenders soon may have their own court, but only if DeKalb County voters approve a referendum. The county board will investigate the possibility of a drug court if the public safety sales tax referendum passes. The referendum, passed by the board...

DeKalb City Council discussed plans for a $10 million construction project, downtown maintenance issues and management benefits at the workshop Monday night. Plans for the Annie Glidden Road reconstruction were presented by Joel Maurer, assistant city...

Despite the introduction of new Illinois legislation that would ban the slaughtering of horses for exportation, plans for the reconstruction of Cavel International will continue. Cavel is a Belgium-owned company with a plant at 108 Harvestore Drive, just...

The members of the coordinating committee, whose goal is to help establish a DeKalb-NIU partnership school, were introduced Monday night at the DeKalb District 428 school board meeting. The committee, led by superintendent Brian Ali and Anne Kaplan, vice...

One of the greatest basketball teams ever started almost 78 years ago in the DeKalb area. Hinckley, Ill., hosted the first-ever professional basketball game of the Harlem Globetrotters against Hinckley’s hometown team. The Harlem Globetrotters, with...