DeKalb | Duane Taylor, 59, of Willow Spring, North Carolina, was on his way to Lowe’s Home Improvement to pick up a friend from work when he got a Facebook message breaking the news of an old friend’s death.Taylor grew up and worked with Robert J....
DeKalb | The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., officially shut their doors on Aug. 13.The local coffee shop has been closed since Aug. 11 when the cafe announced an indefinite closing to patrons until two days later when Alexandra Fausett, The House Cafe...
The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., have shut their doors permanently today.The local coffee shop has been closed since Thursday and previously announced an indefinite closing to patrons until today, with expectations to be opened again today. The House...
The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., has been closed since yesterday and will be closed at least until Saturday.The coffee shop and café also functions as a spot for live entertainment like comedy and music known for hosting local bands.The café canceled...
An armed robbery occurred Friday at 4:12 p.m. at Fifth Third Bank, 2707 Sycamore Rd.The robber was described as “a dark skin male, with a bald head, muscular build, 6 foot 2 inches, 220 pounds, carrying a werewolf mask, wearing white-leather work gloves,...
A DeKalb man is still behind bars after being charged with aggravated domestic battery, first degree murder and concealment of a homicide on June 5.The charges came after an incident that occurred late on the night of June 3 — 20-year old Michael Kulpin...
Due to weather conditions, Coltonville Road between West Stonehenge Drive and North First Street will remained closed for approximately four more weeks to allow for the completion of a new bridge over the Kishwaukee River.Construction of the new bridge...
In hopes of preventing cases of West Nile Virus, the DeKalb County Health Department is reminding residents to avert mosquito bites and breeding now that mosquito activity is increasing.West Nile Virus, which is often transmitted via mosquitos, has symptoms...
Donations will be accepted for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Dunkin' Donuts, 1101 W. Lincoln Hwy.
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
April 27
• Danica L. Hoffman, 28, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
April 28
• Angelica S. Hart, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.
• Ryan W. Mancillas, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.
April 29
• Whitney A. Cumbo, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
• Tysean D. Howleit, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated domestic battery/strangulation and two counts of domestic battery.
• Jared M. Smith, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
• Alexander Estrada, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Martina Ramirez-Palmeros, 37, of DeKalb, was charged with no driver’s license.
• Taquae Y. Knox, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
• Tatyana T. Esper, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
April 30
• Diandre C. Smith, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with violating a noise control regulation.
• Michael A. Claney, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and manufacturing/delivery of cannabis 30-500 grams.
• John D. Huggins, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery.
• Raul A. Garza, 23, of Lemont, was charged with fighting within the city.
• Casey A. Trent, 23, of Lemont, was charged with fighting within the city.
• Theresa K. Grecu, 48, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
