Nine men, including six students, face charges after participating in what police described as a large fight at Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 919 Greenbrier Road.On Sept. 6, a large group of people tried to enter the fraternity, which was hosting a party, but...
University officials do not agree with a local historical society’s proposal to place the financial responsibility of renovating the Oderkirk House on NIU.The Annie Glidden Agrarian Society was given 30 days to construct a function and funding plan...
The deadline for voter registration is today.Individuals may register to vote if they are 18 years or older on the next election day, reside in their jurisdiction for 30 days before the election and are a United States citizen. This year’s midterm election,...
The Kishwaukee Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Artisan Market 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Kishwaukee Hospital Roberts Conference Center.Handmade items including baked goods, handcrafted candy and fiber arts will be on display. Tickets for...
The following streets are subject to established parking restrictions 2-6 a.m. throughout Homecoming weekend, according to a DeKalb Police Department news release:• Varsity Boulevard• Regent Drive• Eco Park Drive• Fotis Drive• Aspen Court•...
Bill Finucane, 2nd ward alderman and alumnus, fondly remembers the year he drove former Bear Ron Rivera during a Homecoming parade.Finucane came to DeKalb in fall 1970, graduated from NIU in 1984 and received his master’s in 1991. Finucane said the...
Those looking to vote in the Nov. 4 midterm election must register by Tuesday.
Individuals may register to vote if they are 18 years or older on the next election day, reside in their jurisdiction for 30 days before the election and are a United States citizen.
To check the status of your registration or to register online, go to bit.ly/1xeIJCH.
The DeKalb Fire Department is teaming up with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week to remind locals about the importance of smoke alarms.Fire Prevention Week, which ends Saturday, reminds residents to have their...
The DeKalb Barbs continued their winning streak by defeating Morris High School 42-0 at their Homecoming game, making their record 6-0.Audrey Villalpando, DeKalb High School senior and cheerleader, said the football game brings everyone together. DeKalb...
DeKalb police say Kingston man Nicholas Krengiel paid an associate to plant drugs and a gun in Krengiel's estranged wife's car.Krengiel, who is "in the middle of a contentious divorce," paid the man to buy the gun and about 4 grams of crack cocaine, then...
The ninth annual Amenti Haunted House is returning for nine nights this year.Amenti will be open Oct. 17-19, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Amenti features 20 scenes on six levels throughout the theater.The...
A DeKalb woman drove a Dodge Neon into Wing Stop and Panda Express Monday morning, police said.Lt. James McDougall said Precious Johnson, 19, of DeKalb, drove onto the curb and sidewalk while attempting to park and struck the buildings, 1015 W. Lincoln...
