An off-campus home invasion was reported to have occurred at 9 a.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of Varsity Boulevard, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim reported the suspect followed him into his apartment and displayed a handgun and demanded...
Although DeKalb was not represented in the Illinois High School Association football state championships, the city of DeKalb has projected up to $1 million in revenue, despite the budget issues affecting the state.The IHSA football championships, played...
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.Nov. 29• Angela K. Sisson, 43, of Cortland, was charged with...
Sixteen needy students at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, 3225 Sangamon Road, will receive gifts for the holidays thanks to NIU students.A group of operations management and information systems seniors formed the Adopt a Child Foundation as a part...
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.Nov. 26• John P. Fee, 66, of DeKalb, was charged with driving...
Property taxes may increase by almost $90 if City Council decides to approve a suggested annual property tax levy.The city uses the annual property tax levy to help finance the costs of providing certain pension benefits for all full-time city employees,...
Recently appointed 7th Ward Alderman Anthony Faivre said he plans to look at ways DeKalb can cut costs and engage its constituents.On Dec. 14, Faivre will be inducted and serve as alderman until a special election in 2017, at which point Faivre said he...
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.Nov. 14• Antonio Villegas, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with...
DeKalb is inviting community members to provide input on a draft of a 10-year strategic plan presented at City Council on Monday.The draft gathers input that was collected during community meetings in May and July. The plan consists of five visions meant...
DeKalb Mayor John Rey will seek to confirm the appointment of a 7th ward alderman nominee today at a City Council meeting.Rey nominated Anthony Faivre to fill the spot of recently-resigned Monica O’Leary as 7th Ward Alderman for the City of DeKalb....
DeKalb Mayor John Rey will announce a 7th ward alderman nominee Monday at a City Council meeting.Rey nominated Anthony Faivre to fill the spot of recently-resigned Monica O'Leary as 7th Ward Alderman for the City of DeKalb. O'Leary resigned on Oct. 2,...
DeKalb has resumed its search for two NIU student interns after the Illinois budget impasse left it with less state funding.The city budget, when reviewed last month, was determined to be able to accommodate the internship positions as they were both...
