Editor’s note: This piece will be updated as soon as more information becomes available. DeKALB – Around 2 p.m. Friday, a structure fire took place at 1024 W. Hillcrest Drive, a vacant building that was in the process of being renovated.  There...

DeKALB – A string of vandalism in the Jack Arends Art building has left art students questioning how much NIU values their work and security. At around 8 p.m. on Sept. 2 in the art building, a group of teenagers ripped apart student artwork and graffitied...

Editor’s note: This piece was updated at 10:57 a.m. to include additional information. This piece will continue to be updated when more information becomes available. At 6:10 p.m. Sept. 7 near Elm Street and Somonauk Street in Sycamore, a 17-year-old...

SYCAMORE – Busy shoppers searching for a bite to eat no longer have to choose between lunch and finishing their errands. Wahlburgers restaurant opened inside the Hy-Vee grocery store at 2700 DeKalb Ave. on Aug. 22.   The casual dining restaurant...

DeKALB – Visitors, and their wallets, are flocking to DeKalb County for all it has to offer.  Recent data released by the Illinois Office of Tourism showed that in 2022 tourism spending in DeKalb County increased by more than 10%, resulting in $123.4...

DeKALB– Previously stopped out students may be getting the opportunity to return to NIU with financial assistance according to Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting. ‘BACK TO THE PACK’ PROGRAM Students who left NIU in the past year and are...

DeKALB – The DeKalb Community Foundation has opened applications for their Promise Grant program. According to the organization, the Promise Grant works to “inspire, educate, and empower individuals who may experience extraordinary challenges due...

DeKALB – The Sycamore Police Department has partnered with State Sen. Dave Syverson and State Rep. Jeff Keicher in an effort to keep unused prescription drugs out of circulation. A prescription drug drop-off will be held 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m....

DeKALB – When it comes to phishing for personal information, scammers only need a single bite to reel victims in.  The recent string of fraudulent emails plaguing NIU students and faculty have left some questioning the safety of their inbox. Phishing...

DeKALB – The Latino Resource Center will be sponsoring numerous events in light of Hispanic Heritage Month, the month-long holiday is observed in the United States to commemorate the history, contributions and culture of the Hispanic community. These...

DeKALB – Organizations and clubs at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday flooded the MLK Commons. They were advocating for their extracurriculars in hopes to expand their community. There was a wide variety of tables to visit including sports, Greek Life, community...

DeKALB – The long-awaited relief has arrived, as gas prices continue their incremental decline, drivers could have additional opportunities to save.  A recent GasBuddy survey encompassing 4,378 stations across the state, revealed that prices per...