Greek Row could be on its way to make major improvements after Monday night. The Greek Row Neighborhood Revitalization Plan will come before the DeKalb City Council for approval. "The only change that was made was the lighting survey map and re-wording...

A new bookstore was welcomed to town Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony by DeKalb Mayor Greg Sparrow. arnes & Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road, celebrated its opening with a Preview Night open to the public. Community members were invited to have free...

Downtown DeKalb’s Walgreens is making some changes to its parking lot. The drug store is fixing the big hole in it. The sinkhole in the parking lot of Walgreens, 100 W. Lincoln Highway, has been filled since July, but it is only a surface indication...

The Kishwaukee Health System is known locally for its dedicated medical staff, value-based organization, and solid leadership. Members of the KHS Council have elected a new leader to help the health system maintain its standing in the community. evin...

Construction soon will begin for a water extension project necessary to alleviate potential problems the newly built Barsema Hall may bring. The extension project will maintain safety and stability in terms of water flow around buildings on Garden Road...

NIU students that plan to volunteer this summer for the Peace Corps need to begin the application process now, Peace Corps Spokesman Scott Roskelley said. "The application process can take up to nine months to complete," he said. He also pointed out that...

he DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is attempting to bring more corporate jets and big business to DeKalb. With a new east-west runway and a heavy aircraft parking area, the airport is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. The airport’s biggest...

Savannah Green supporters are taking another step to convince city officials to bring the housing development to DeKalb. At 8 a.m. on Oct. 12, a chartered bus will take those interested to visit the Savannah Green development in Normal, Ill. Michael Suhadolnik,...

he Twin City Titans and members of the NIU football team came together Sunday, creating a memorable experience. The Titans are a local sports league for children with disabilities. For almost two years, the Titans, headed by Chris Sparks, have offered...

A house fire occurs every 85 seconds nationwide, according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release. The department is celebrating Fire Prevention Week from Sunday through Oct. 12. This year’s theme is "Team up for fire safety," according to www.nfpa.org,...

At 7 p.m. Sunday, the First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., will host a guest speaker at a prayer service for the hungry sponsored by the Church World Service. Cecilio Nsambila Mbolela, a native of Zambia, received his bachelor of philosophy...

DeKalb finally is getting a taste of a phenomenon that has swept across Asia and become one of the fastest growing business opportunities in the Eastern world. Internet cafes are cropping up all over the Chicagoland area and DeKalb now has its own, Cybertron....