A housing study has shown DeKalb has an oversupply of rented properties, Mayor Kris Povlsen said. Rented properties make up 56 percent of DeKalb dwellings, and an undersupply of owner-inhabited properties makes up 44 percent of DeKalb dwellings. The NIU...
Students are conflicted over the Proposition 8 and DOMA cases looked at by the Supreme Court last week. California Proposition 8 was passed in 2008 by a state amendment process; its passing made only marriages between a man and a woman legal. This proposition...
Feed ‘em Soup will host its second all-you-can-eat spaghetti fundraiser Friday at it’s headquarters, 122 S. First St. Feed ’em Soup is a privately funded community project. Its mission is to empower the community by providing all-you-can-eat meals...
Feed ’em Soup is hosting Meet Your School Board Candidates today to give citizens an opportunity to learn more about the five individuals running for a District 428 school board seat. DeKalb County Clerk John Acardo said there will be three seats vacated...
I have often felt head-pounding frustration caused by feeders (players intentionally losing), leavers and trolls. I used to wonder, “How could I make my gameplay experience more enjoyable?” If you consider yourself a gamer, I have no doubt you have...
“Doctor Who” returned in an episode that may have had fans asking the question “When?” rather than “Who?” As in, when will the writers give a detailed explanation of the newest companion? A revamped TARDIS, Wi-Fi that steals souls and a new...
On March 16, I was stumbling through Facebook—or life, rather—and came across a thought-provoking status from Connor Bernhard, 20, of Crystal Lake: “No one really owns music.” I was taken aback by the idea. Is it really something to consider?...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Friday The complainant reported two females entered Road Ranger,...
After a disappointing 2011-12 season in which he tallied the lowest point total of his career, Patrick Kane has rebounded. Kane leads the team with 42 points, which is also fifth in the NHL. Kane has proven he can put up these kinds of numbers in the...
A vehicle crashed through the Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) sorority house, 1019 Ridge Drive, shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday. DeKalb Police Sgt. Jim Haacker said there were no injuries. The driver, 22, had a learners permit, Haacker said. She was taking a right...
Students joined Kid Cudi in the “Pursuit of Happiness” at his concert 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center. Kid Cut Up took the stage first and set the tone for the rest of the night’s entertainment. The DJ opened up with a set that included...
The Cubs’ rotation is one of the integral parts to this team’s success as opening day approaches. We have seen a complete overhaul of the rotation as the Cubs made a big splash in free agency by adding Edwin Jackson and Scott Baker. These moves proved...
