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Another scam has made its way into DeKalb in the past weeks, and law enforcement officials again are asking area residents to keep a lookout. Two residents reported being approached by two men who offered services to do home repairs for an inexpensive...

Fresh off city council elections that witnessed two NIU students claim the 1st and 7th wards and two occupants retain their seats, DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow said the likelihood of a non-cohesive, indecisive city council is highly improbable. First Ward...

The third failed referendum attempt for DeKalb School District 428 left supporters bewildered and searching for answers as to why local community residents have yet to determine a need for school improvements. Superintendent Brian Ali said he’s still...

Tucked away on the south side of town is a little motorcycle shop, easily overlooked if it weren’t for the chrome sparkling in the window. The shop, Whizzer Fun Incorporated, 209 Grove St., is a locally owned dealership for Whizzer Motorbikes. What...

Motorists experienced record-high gas prices for February this year. On March 18, the national average rose to the highest price it has ever been at $1.72 for a gallon of regular grade gasoline. With records abounding recently, what should motorists expect...

District 428 officials, employees and supporters were dealt another blow as the $39.8 million proposed referendum failed by a 64-35 percentage, leaving Superintendent Brian Ali to question where the district will go from here. "I submit to you that there...

teve Kapitan said he was "feeling good" Tuesday night when the results of the election were all but official. "It’s very gratifying to have that kind of support from people in the 3rd Ward," he said. Kapitan said he will remove campaign signs from people’s...

The election left polls a little empty Tuesday afternoon, but some who did cast their ballots shared their reasons why. DeKalb County Clerk Sharon Holmes said mayoral elections traditionally bring a higher turnout, but without the prominent positions...

With only 30 votes separating the two, Karega Harris beat incumbent Andy Small for the spot as 1st Ward Alderman. Even before the votes came in just after 9 p.m., Andy Small wore a somber face as he held little hope for himself. "We just didn’t get...

Seventh Ward residents knew an NIU student would represent them on the city council, but political experience was the deciding factor in a ward that traditionally has had a low voter turnout. NIU graduate student James Barr beat out Matthew Kapustianyk,...

The DeKalb Park District is hosting summer camp to help troubled youths get their lives back on the right track. The summer boot camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 9 to August 15. The camp is intended to help boys and girls between the ages...