The goal for the new police station is to shorten response times. The new police station will continue with the final plan for the building. The final add-on was a communications tower, which was approved on April 8.. The new building will be much safer...
The Sycamore Park District held its annual fishing derby Saturday in the still-flooded waters of Sycamore Lake Rotary Park, 400 N. Cross St. About 30 competitors cast their reels from 8 to 10 a.m. hoping to catch the biggest prize and win fishing gear....
Re:New DeKalb, Inc. is working to attract students to the downtown DeKalb area. Greg Herring, assistant athletic director for marketing and sales, said Re:New DeKalb hopes to form a link between the campus and DeKalb communities, and athletics is participating...
Those on campus who are showing exemplary performance throughout the year were recognized during Celebrating Excellence Week, which ended Sunday. Celebrating Excellence highlights the achievements of students, faculty, staff and alumni. The keynote speaker...
With more than 30 years of service under his belt, Jonathan Lehuta, Navy veteran and NIU Veterans Club adviser, has been named Veteran of the Month of April by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Lehuta serves as master of ceremonies for the...
Wednesday At 6:07 p.m., an officer was dispatched to New Hall West in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. Later in the day the complainant recovered their property. This case is closed, unfounded. At 7:57...
Tails Humane Society and Petco are working together to help overcrowded shelters from Oklahoma and Arkansas bring 200 dogs and puppies to DeKalb’s Tails. “We have partnered with three animal shelter groups from Oklahoma and Arkansas by taking the...
A bodyguard, a man with a big chin and robotic arm, a dog detective and two robots walk into a bar and play cards. Actually, there’s no punchline--that is what Telltale Games’ “Poker Night 2” is all about. The game involves sitting down with characters...
Tuesday At 12:25 a.m., following a traffic stop at 400 E. Lincoln Highway, Lloyd E. West, 42, was charged with driving with a suspended license and was released with a court date. At 5:15 a.m., a victim reported a suspect was inside her residence and...
Phi Kappa Theta continued its winning streak in Wednesday’s Tugs competition. Delta Chi and Phi Kappa Sigma also pulled a win for the day over Phi Kappa Psi. Phi Kappa Theta ended the night with a three-round win after Sigma Nu’s coach stepped on...
Passing three resolutions, members of the Faculty Senate sent a message to the administration about the meaning of shared governance at its final meeting of this academic year on Wednesday. Representatives at the meeting said shared government should...
It has been 100 years since the opening of the transcontinental Lincoln Highway, and DeKalb County residents got a taste of its history Wednesday night. “[Lincoln Highway] allowed people to move independently from the train,” said Kay Shelton, Lincoln...
