As the new school year kicks into gear, students can see term papers looming on the horizon. For some, the notion of copying a paragraph here or a paragraph there from books or magazines may drift into sight as an easy way to get papers done in a hurry....

Not only does Connors oversee the local police and fire department, he also is in charge of running the city of DeKalb’s administration. "My job is to oversee all the operations of the city," said Connors. He has worked as the city manager in DeKalb...

When living in an environment like a residence hall or an apartment, people have to be careful all the time. One of the most important aspects of that is fire safety. The American Society of Safety Engineers recommends that all residence halls and fraternity...

An arrest has been made in one of two alleged sexual assaults that happened on NIU's campus earlier this semester. NIU student Maiusz Domaradzki of Elgin was arrested in conjunction with a sexual assault that was reported on Aug. 26 in Neptune West. An...

Come October, many students' feet are drawn to the Career Planning and Placement Office. During the past year, the economic picture darkened for those fresh out of collee, as well as American work force veterans. Many major companies have cut people from...

The DeKalb Police Department is reporting that no charges will be filed against the attackers of an NIU student. The attack, which happened about 1 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot of 419 Normal Rd., was supposedly racially motivated. DeKalb police Lt....

Two DeKalb County citizens have been in New York City since last week to assist in the clean-up and recovery effort after Tuesday’s terrorist attacks. Andrea Rusin, of DeKalb and Meg Corcoran, of Shabbona, both with the DeKalb County Chapter of the...

Third Ward Ald. Steve Kapitan’s proposal to extend Dresser Road to Peace Road was killed at Monday night’s DeKalb City Council workshop without a formal vote. At last week’s city council meeting, Kapitan suggested that it would be better to extend...

The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport re-opened Thursday to limited traffic after being closed since the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon. "All Part 91 (general aviation) aircraft will be permitted to fly IFR (Instrument...

In tragic times, a few people inevitably will take advantage of an event in order to profit, as is the case in a rash of phone calls in the Kirkland and Waterman areas. DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott said citizens in these areas are being targeted...

Local landlords seem to be satisfied with the latest additions to the controversial landlord-tenant ordinance, which include giving prior notice to tenants before inspections and issues regarding security deposits. The committee, originally formed by...

Construction on Taylor Street bridge is about two weeks away from completion. Taylor Street, between Kensington Boulevard and David Avenue, will remain closed until Oct. 1 for construction on the bridge, said Joel Maurer, assistant director of public...