Executive Director Dan Kenney said the DeKalb County Community Gardens is starting a program called the Northern Illinois Regional Food Hub and Processing Center to help NIU get fresh produce for residence hall food.Kenney said he also started the program...
Feb. 5• Delroy A. Folkes, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.• Travis T. Scott, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged with possession as minor.• Kimberly S. Kelley, 33, of Lee, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked...
Corn Fest is nominated for a Rockford Area Music Industry award, according to a Corn Fest tweet.Corn Fest, a DeKalb festival which hosts bands and performers every fall, is nominated for Best Special Event for the 24th Annual RAMI Awards, according to...
DeKalb | Police announced changes Wednesday to parking in the Eco Park neighborhood. The parking changes by street are as follows:• Varsity Boulevard: No parking anytime on the North side of the street.• Pappas Drive: No parking anytime on the east...
Despite postponing a first reading so changes could be made to the fire safety inspections ordinance, FOCUS DeKalb members are still saying parts of the ordinance are not friendly to businesses.FOCUS, a group of business persons and property owners dedicated...
NIU police say a woman was robbed at 7:53 p.m. Wednesday at 820 N. Annie Glidden Road.The woman was returning to her car after delivering food when she saw a man going through the car. He saw her returning to the car and grabbed an envelope with cash...
Two inmates were injured when a semitruck crashed into the back of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s transportation van Monday in Yorkville.A deputy was transporting four inmates to Kendall County Jail on Route 47 when he stopped the transportation van because...
Classes resumed at DeKalb High School after a natural gas leak outside of the building was sealed today.The DeKalb fire department and Nicor Gas Company responded to a call at 10:51 A.M. for a possible natural gas leak at the high school, police said....
Aldermen and locals showed concern Monday at City Council over a city website update that proposes a cost $36,000 over budget.The update would be used to align the website with regulations concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act. A proposed cost...
Out on a Whim’s owner considered retiring once the shop hit its 15th anniversary, but he’s decided to stay.The anniversary of the store, 127 E. Lincoln Highway, is March 2. Owner Kenny Weinstock said despite considering retiring after his 15th year,...
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.Jan. 31• William Morris, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with...
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.Jan. 28• Mason C. Forest, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with...
