Recent retail changes speak to the quality of the city’s economy, said city manager Mark Biernacki. “From a retail perspective, we’ve had various closings but also a variety of openings,” Biernacki said. “I wouldn’t call the economy healthy,...
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. Wednesday At 12:12 a.m., while an officer was traveling westbound...
A race of aliens that may be the reason for human extinction become “The Host” of a future world in the newest sci-fi film to hit theaters. Stephenie Meyer, who has become a household name by creating the multi-billion dollar Twilight saga, also created...
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. Thursday At 2:36 p.m. on Dec. 8, an officer was dispatched to Douglas...
These Chicago guys just came for good music, a good time, a few good beers—and a good place to call home. Lucky Boys Confusion, a punk band from Naperville and Downer’s Grove, was the headliner act 11 p.m. Friday at Otto’s Night Club, 118 E. Lincoln...
Voter turnout for the Student Association (SA) and Campus Activity Board (CAB) elections more than doubled this year. More than 1,500 students voted in the elections held Tuesday and Wednesday. About 750 students voted in 2012, and there were 1,189 votes...
The arts are dying, but we can save them, said Alicia Schatteman, assistant professor in the Division of Public Administration. Schattman presented research data pertaining to how the arts are funded in Illinois and the effects of this type of funding....
The presidential search was discussed in depth at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday. A new policy for joint appointed faculty members was recommended for the University Council and the Student Association (SA) asked for the faculty’s support in improving...
Tax increment financing (TIF), the city budget and the new city manager are all big topics in the current mayoral race. “I want to see us stay on the strong fiscal path that we’ve been on the last few years,” said Jennifer Groce, mayoral candidate...
Aside from the construction of the new police station, the DeKalb Police Department is continuously making improvements to increase its efficacy in the field. “It seems like everything that’s been in the talks for the last couple of years is actually...
Remember “Psycho,” probably the scariest film produced in the 1960’s? Well, it’s back with a new modern spin in “Bates Motel.” This contemporary thriller shows viewers how Norman Bates became the killer we all know and love--or maybe hate....
The Study Abroad program is offering students a chance to study preventable diseases in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, from June 2 to 22. The Global Health, Environment and Culture in Indonesia program is directed by Tomoyuki Shibata, assistant professor...
