In the midst of tax season, there is often confusion about the tax filing process, especially for college students who have to deal with extra forms. Filing taxes is required by state and federal law if the file limit has been reached. Once an individual...
There is only one thing I love more than I love music. That thing has many facets. It’s sensual and complex. It changes moods and alters world views. It’s finicky. It requires a certain kind of touch. Both delicate and bold, this thing takes up about...
Twelve Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity members have court appearances in the next two weeks in regard to hazing charges related to the November 2012 death of freshman David Bogenberger. All 22 members of the Pike fraternity charged in December 2012 have...
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.
At 2:08 p.m., James R. Colpen, 33, learned he had a warrant for his arrest and turned himself in. Colpen was taken into custody for class A retail theft and released on bond with a court date.
At 12:28 a.m., officers observed a vehicle with expired registration traveling northbound on Annie Glidden Road. A traffic stop was conducted. A K-9 sniff was done on the car and the K-9 alerted the police to the presence of narcotics. Marcus Kimbrough, 39, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and was released on bond with a court date.
At 8:36 a.m., Chris L. Bennett, 22, turned himself in on a warrant for theft. Bennett was released on bond with a court date.
The DeKalb Police Department’s “Vision for the Future” initiatives are underway and community leaders are excited for their progress. The 20 initiatives put into place by DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery earlier this year have begun to be integrated...
“Destination Graduation” workshops will be hosted by NIU’s Office of Student Academic Success this month. The events help students gain tips before graduating and becoming professionals. Topics include alumni associations, student loans, salary...
“FAFSA Fridays” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday during the spring semester in Swen Parson Hall, Room 245. This event is open to current and prospective students and is free. All participants should bring federal income taxes for...
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is hosting events during the month of February. More than 200 events will be held across the state to help students and their families with college financial aid. Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
Many restaurants in the area host their own signature food challenges which are open for all to participate in. Riccardi’s Red Hots, 418 W. State St. in Sycamore, has some challenges not made for the faint of heart. The first challenge is the Dead On...
Getting kicked, shaken, pushed around, and having money shoved in your nostril (money slot) is probably not something you want to experience every day. This is an average day for Morty, the Founder’s Memorial Library vending machine. “It’s not easy,...
I am not a zombie fan. The thought of a zombie apocalypse scares me and yes, I do have an escape plan. However, the latest zombie movie, “Warm Bodies,” had me laughing from start to finish. The novel’s author, Isaac Marion, and director Jonathan...
It may be hard to dress up for the cold, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing your style. It is all about layers upon layers during this cold time of the year. Having that extra motivation to dress up will keep you warmer when you walk to class...
