Gov. Bruce Rauner has temporarily suspended accepting Syrian refugees in the wake of the attacks in Paris that have claimed more than 120 lives.“Our nation and our state have a shared history of providing safe haven for those displaced by conflict,...
A Rockford man faces felony charges in relation to three smash and grab burglaries.Andrew N. Sanders, 28, was arrested at his residence Tuesday by Sycamore Police.The burglaries occurred in the late evening hours of July 21 and early morning hours of...
A two-year DeKalb police initiative has reduced arrests in University Village by half.The Camp Power program reduced arrests by 48.6 percent in University Village, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, from 2014, said DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery during City...
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. 5Simone D. Jones, 26, of South Holland, was charged with...
The Ben Gordon Center in DeKalb will now be operating under KishHealth Systems as of Nov. 1 due to financial difficulties.KishHealth Systems is an outpatient behavioral health service provider in Sandwich and Sycamore.“Due to approaching challenges...
Homemade Thanksgiving meals will be available to low income families, those in shelters and students who will remain on campus for the holiday.New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and Feed’em Soup will provide Thanksgiving meals 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
City Council approved (6-1) ordinance 2015-044 to raise water rates to fund a $13.1 million water maintenance project.Fees will increase by 2.22 percent in 2016 and 4.5 percent from 2017 to 2020. NIU's water bill will increase by $16,000 in 2016.The 10-year...
Comcast announced plans Monday to install more than 40 Xfinity WiFi hot spots throughout DeKalb.The installments will add to the almost 7,000 hot spots in city businesses, homes and outdoor locations.“The addition of WiFi hot spots is a great amenity...
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. 1• Jonah A. Rojas, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with possession...
NIU may see a $16,000 increase in its water bill in 2016 and then a 4.5 percent increase from 2017 to 2024 if City Council approves the second reading of a $13.1 million water repair plan Monday.The water rate increase would fund a 10-year plan that will...
The DeKalb and Sycamore police departments issued more than 40 citations and made three arrests for impaired driving over the Halloween weekend.The departments placed emphasis on the late-night hours after reviewing statistics from previous years. These...
Oct. 28• Courtney E. Girma, 25, of Sandwich, was charged with violation of animal owners’ duties.• Collin James Castle, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.• Leslie A. Lines, 29, of DeKalb,...
