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...
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) will induct outstanding student scholars at a private ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium of the Holmes Student Center. NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes scholar students....
The Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs (CAUSE) will host a group of NIU social entrepreneurs with hopes to educate students about social entrepreneurship on April 5 in the Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center. Zach Fiegel, CAUSE...
Students and the DeKalb area community gathered together to experience exotic yoga poses, fix their posture and meet counselors at the 15th annual Health & Wellness Fair. The fair was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center’s...
DeKalb Township residents will vote April 9 on pooling together to save money on their electric bill. Aggregation has been a very successful program for the city, said second ward alderman Tom Teresinski. In Illinois, townships and cities are allowed...
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.
Tuesday
At 9:36 a.m. on March 4, an officer was dispatched to the NIU Police department in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Tuesday, the complainant recovered their property. This class is closed, unfounded.
At 12:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to Neptune North in regard to a report of criminal trespass. The officers arrived on scene and made contact with the individual in question. Deandre L. Martin, 19, was arrested for criminal trespass and processed at the NIU Police Department. Martin was released on $150 bond.
Inboden’s Meats, 1106 N. First St., took home several prizes at the Illinois Association of Meat Producers (IAMP) and Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association (IMPPA). The convention is held in association with the University of Illinois Meat...
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “There is nothing to fear except fear itself.” After playing “Slender: The Arrival” I finally understand what he meant. “Slender: The Arrival” is an indie horror game that leaves the player with only a light...
A world of podcasts is waiting for your leisurely listening pleasure, and it was created by the legendary Silent Bob character from “Clerks,” Kevin Smith. Smith, an actor, director and writer, brought to the world such films as “Clerks,” “Chasing...
