A referendum for changes to DeKalb's energy supplier could be on the ballot by March 2012.The change would entail finding a different energy generator, one that would supply energy to local businesses and families for less money. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen...

At 1:24 a.m. Nov. 2, DeKalb Police officers responded to an apartment in the 800 block of Greenbrier Road for a reported home invasion, according to a DeKalb Police Department press release.According to the release, two tenants were home when two individuals...

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Friday At 5:30 p.m., a DeKalb Police officer was notified...

Pay-It-Forward House invites all of its volunteers and perspective volunteers to an appreciation soup-supper at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Pay-It-Forward House, located at 719 Somonauk Street in Sycamore, provides rest and respite for friends and family of patients...

When professors first called his name for attendance, Sam Barrons dreaded being referred to as "she" or by his legal name.As a transsexual man, Barrons doesn't like to be called by his female-gendered legal name. Explaining his gender identity to professors...

Fall is here and so is the need for caution on the roads in regard to deer crossing.According to a press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, this is the time of year where many deer-related accidents occur. Because of fall harvest and mating...

Brad Cripe, assistant professor of accounting, remembers what it was like to be a college student who was struggling financially. "I have a student loan bill that I will be paying off until I am well into my 60's, but I took out those loans because I...

"Learning today, leading tomorrow." NIU's motto is fitting, but students should also focus on leading today. In the environmental movement, we can't wait until tomorrow; we need leaders to inspire action today. The evidence for climate change is clear...

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Wednesday At 5:22 a.m., DeKalb Police were investigating...