State police are warning drivers to be careful on ice- and snow-covered roads, according to a news release.Drivers have been asked to reduce their speed and drive with caution, according to the release. Stranded drivers should remain inside their cars...
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Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story said Shelby Devitt was an administrative intern. Devitt is an administrative assistant.The Egyptian Theatre will host a screening of the documentary “Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood” Feb....
The DeKalb Fire Department is asking residents to clear the snow around fire hydrants to increase accessibility.A Monday news release asks residents to not stack or pile snow on fire hydrants when clearing driveways or sidewalks to ensure fire hydrants...
Metra has increased its onboard penalty fee from $3 to $5, according to its website.Part of the funds raised by the fare increase will go toward financing costs of $400 million in bonds to help update Metra’s system, CEO Don Orseno said.The increase...
Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway, celebrated 30 years with local officials and record-holders Saturday.The celebration was an event that brought in players from throughout Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. An employee since 1988, Michelle Brennan...
Friday’s 15th annual Castle Challenge concluded with a win for Sycamore women’s basketball, DeKalb men’s basketball and $59,000 for the schools to split.Castle Bank pairs up with NIU and local and national organizations to support the DeKalb High...
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. 25• Anthony J. Pickart, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with...
The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., has been closed due to a Sunday blizzard.The library is set to reopen 1 p.m. Monday.A blizzard warning was put into effect for all of northern Illinois along and north of I-80.
Shannon Channell, a student at Kishwaukee College, plays the "bodhran." The NIU Irish Music Club held a session at the House Cafe Wednesday night in typical Irish fashion. "Groups come together to practice and play at local bars and pubs all over the Irish countryside," said group leader, "Daiv" Boveri, a psychology doctorate student. "We learn all of our music by ear, so these sessions are critical." The group meets at 9:30 pm in the World Music Room (102) of the Music Building Wednesday nights and at the House on the last Wednesday of the month.
Thursday is the last day to sign an apartment lease before a price hike for University Plaza tenants, according to a University Plaza tweet.The price hike takes place this Friday, according to University Plaza's twitter. A representative said University...
