A new business in DeKalb is a dream come true for the Accardi’s. Johnny G’s, located at 1180 W. Lincoln Highway, is a place that prides itself in quality. "We steam our buns and we use ground chuck instead of ground beef for the burgers," said John...

The DeKalb City Council will hear a consideration by the DeKalb County Housing Authority on Monday for assistance in the development of a housing project for the city’s homeless population. One possible location the housing authority would like the...

In DeKalb, there is a guardian at the gateway to the world of books. His name is Harry Dumpty. The stone guardian sits with an open book in hand, on a low wall outside the Children’s Services entrance at the DeKalb Public Library, housed in the Haish...

Sgt. Jim Winters calls it one of the most significant cocaine investigations in recent months. The investigation by the North Central Narcotics Task Force, which Winters supervises, and the Sycamore Police Department led to the confiscation of three-quarters...

Talented artists will have a chance to showcase their unique pieces of artwork, ranging from oil painting to lithography, in the second annual Fine Art Mart/Fine Art Smart Auction. Anna Marie Coveny and Julie Keifer-Bell will co-chair the auction and...

Failure of a proposal to purchase a building to house a proposed community center left the city council searching for a way to garner more input and support from the community. As a result of Monday’s decision, the city also is left searching for other...

Wider isn’t always better, and sometimes two wheels are better than four. With that in mind, and the approaching warmer weather, the DeKalb Police Department and the University Police bike patrols are in full swing. The DeKalb police patrol officially...

With the arrival of spring comes the "Tulips and Treasures" floral design show presented by Glidden Campus Florist & Greenhouse and local charitable organization, Altrusa. The show will feature 10 experienced floral designers creating arrangements...

The Sycamore Community Center soon could be home to some of the world’s biggest stuffed animals, but it must first raise an estimated $1.2 million. Nearly 350 animal specimens recently donated to the city of Sycamore could be displayed for the public...

DeKalb police were out in full force Wednesday night and early Thursday morning to respond to possible incidents during rapper Snoop Dogg’s concert at Otto’s Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. All but one DeKalb police officer served a full shift during...

Losing a loved one to cancer is a painful experience, but people do survive the deadly disease every day. Seeing someone survive the fight can stand as a testament to those still struggling with cancer. Relay For Life was created to help past and current...

Going to downtown DeKalb is like taking a time machine into the past. Main Street/DeKalb is trying to keep it that way. The not-for-profit organization intends to re-establish downtown DeKalb as the center of the community by educating citizens about...