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All content by JESSICA WELLS

Bicyclist hit by car near Holmes Student Center

By Jessica Wells
March 7, 2012

Two NIU students arrested in ‘Operation Safe Streets’

By Dave Gong, Jessica Wells, and Ryan Felgenhauer
February 26, 2012

Warrants issued for 31 alleged drug dealers, users

By Dave Gong, Jessica Wells, and Ryan Felgenhauer
February 23, 2012
Members of co-ed service fraternity Alpha Pi Omega shout provocative phrases to attract students during a bake sale Thursday. The group is raising money for Relay For Life.

Alpha Phi Omega shouts provocative phrases for Relay For Life fundraiser

By Jessica Wells and Linze Griebenow
February 19, 2012
Feithen retiring from DeKalb P.D to take chief position in Monmouth

Feithen retiring from DeKalb P.D to take chief position in Monmouth

By Jessica Wells and Linze Griebenow
February 7, 2012
DeKalb Police officers blocked the eastbound lane of Lucinda Avenue following an accident near the Holmes Student Center during which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

By Jessica Wells
February 6, 2012
A DeKalb Police officer blocks off traffic on Lincoln Highway due to a train being stopped on the tracks Wednesday morning. DeKalb Police Lt. Carl Leoni said the train was stopped from about 6 to 9:45 a.m. due to broken couplings between railroad cars.

Train breakdown

By Jessica Wells
February 1, 2012
Sycamore mayor Ken Mundy

Sycamore mayor given outstanding citizen award

By Jessica Wells
January 30, 2012
DeKalb may see snow Friday

DeKalb may see snow Friday

By Jessica Wells
January 19, 2012

MyNIU faces technical difficulties Tuesday

By Jessica Wells and Ryan Felgenhauer
January 17, 2012
The new location for Molly's features much of the same from the old location, including stocked bars.

Molly’s new location has familiar atmosphere

By Jessica Wells
January 16, 2012
Students hand out literature for an 'alternative' path around campus

Students hand out literature for an ‘alternative’ path around campus

By Jessica Wells
October 18, 2011

Suspect in custody after juveniles report suspicious activity

By Jessica Wells
October 4, 2011

DeKalb man charged with battery, aggravated assault

By Jessica Wells
August 29, 2011

NIU student charged with battery

By Jessica Wells
August 29, 2011
Football player shot; 2 students charged with attempted murder

Football player shot; 2 students charged with attempted murder

By Jessica Wells, Danny Ciamprone, and Jerry Burnes
April 6, 2011

Police investigate gunshots

By Jessica Wells
April 4, 2011

Potholes to be fixed in coming weeks

By Joseph Olmo and Jessica Wells
February 15, 2011

Free flu shots available in Dekalb

By Jessica Wells
January 19, 2011

DeKalb electoral board keeps all candidates on ballot after objections were filed

By Jessica Wells
January 17, 2011

Sycamore kicks off holiday season with Walk with Santa

By Jessica Wells
December 1, 2010
Ron Naylor, DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman, speaks at a DeKalb City Council meeting.

Ron Naylor balances family life with being an alderman

By Jessica Wells
November 30, 2010
Brendon Gallagher has held the DeKalb 4th Ward Alderman position since 2009 after previously serving as a board member for the village of Shabbona.

The life behind the DeKalb 4th Ward Alderman

By Jessica Wells
November 29, 2010
Steve Watts, after 28 years as a Schaumburg police officer, joined the Sycamore Police Department on Oct. 5.

Steve Watts frees up time for officers

By Jessica Wells
November 17, 2010

Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event to help celebrate the holidays

By Jessica Wells
November 15, 2010

Local shops discuss putting Christmas decorations up early

By Jessica Wells
November 14, 2010

Kishwaukee Hospital opens new Cancer Care Center

By Jessica Wells
November 9, 2010

Warmer weather than average forecasted by NIU Meteorologist

By Jessica Wells
November 8, 2010

Sycamore offers Leaf Pick-up Program

By Jessica Wells
November 4, 2010

Dissecting how your vote is counted

By Jessica Wells
November 4, 2010

Students react to news of person in custody in Keller investigation

By Jessica Wells
October 29, 2010
Pam Verbic is the Third Ward Alderwoman for DeKalb.

Alderwoman discusses her love for NIU and DeKalb

By Jessica Wells
October 28, 2010

Costumes still for sale

By Jessica Wells
October 27, 2010

Sycamore celebrates fall with Pumpkin Festival

By Jessica Wells
October 21, 2010

Sycamore City Council discusses budget revisions

By Jessica Wells
October 18, 2010

GE unveils its newest invention

By Jessica Wells
October 18, 2010
In this Oct. 17, 2010, photo, Illinois Lottery Superintendent Jodie Winnett presents a check to lotto-winning DeKalb resident Ron Steger (left) for $4,500,000. The winning ticket was bought at the Road Ranger at 1734 N. Sycamore Rd.

DeKalb resident wins $4.5 million lotto

By Jessica Wells
October 17, 2010

GE introduces new charge station

By Jessica Wells
October 14, 2010
Janet Freeman, who works with the Opportunity House, packages gift wrap packaging for the upcoming holidays Wednesday morning.

Opportunity House knocks

By Jessica Wells
October 13, 2010

DeKalb Fire Chief pushes for working fire alarms during fire safety week

By Jessica Wells
October 5, 2010

DeKalb Plan Commission members resign

By Jessica Wells
October 4, 2010

Life as the first ward Alderman

By Jessica Wells
October 4, 2010

Sycamore hopes to bring Oprah to town

By Jessica Wells
September 30, 2010

DeKalb Co. Drug Court receives grant to add 3 positions

By Jessica Wells
September 21, 2010

Sycamore City Council discussed financial situation

By Jessica Wells
September 20, 2010

Sweet Earth Jewelry offers fun and beads to citizens

By Jessica Wells
September 19, 2010

Sycamore Block Party to be held Saturday

By Jessica Wells
September 15, 2010

State politicians visit campus

By Jessica Wells
September 8, 2010

DeKalb County Courthouse to get facelift

By Jessica Wells
September 8, 2010

DeKalb land annex costs $4.8 million

By Jessica Wells
August 30, 2010

DeKalb Police receive grant for radio system upgrade

By Jessica Wells
August 29, 2010

DeKalb Police recieve grants for computers

By Jessica Wells
August 25, 2010

Mosquitoes thrive in DeKalb Co.

By Jessica Wells
August 23, 2010

DeKalb City Council approves land annex ordinance

By Jessica Wells
August 23, 2010

City Council considers amendment to allow tattoo parlors in Sycamore

By JESSICA WELLS
April 30, 2009

Local businesses brace for summertime lull

By JESSICA WELLS
April 23, 2009

Blagojevich name removed from tollway signs, sends message of change

By JESSICA WELLS
April 13, 2009

DeKalb County Red Cross needs more volunteers

By JESSICA WELLS
April 9, 2009

RAMP organization provides accessibility to DeKalb residents

By JESSICA WELLS
April 3, 2009

DeKalb 2nd Ward Alderman Candidate: Bob Carlson

By JESSICA WELLS
April 2, 2009

DeKalb 2nd Ward Alderman Candidate: Tom Teresinski

By JESSICA WELLS
April 2, 2009

Spring fever hits DeKalb

By JESSICA WELLS
March 27, 2009

Reading, puppet show commemorate 40th anniversary of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”

By JESSICA WELLS
March 19, 2009

Recession attracts more people to the military

By JESSICA WELLS
March 4, 2009

Sweet Dreams hosts charity tasting event for Pay-It-Forward house

By JESSICA WELLS
February 25, 2009

Fresh ideas for Valentines Day

By JESSICA WELLS
February 9, 2009

NIU peanut butter clear of salmonella

By JESSICA WELLS
January 30, 2009

Possible stalking cases not reported to NIU

By JESSICA WELLS
January 27, 2009

Whether they are selling their old books, old clothes or their plasma, students are finding ways to make ends meet

By JESSICA WELLS
January 22, 2009

Historic Ellwood House primed to welcome holiday visitors

By JESSICA WELLS
December 8, 2008

Benefits of vitamin C remain questionable, health experts say

By JESSICA WELLS
December 8, 2008

Tapalaluna receives new class of liquor license, subject to development agreement

By JESSICA WELLS
December 4, 2008

With eye on bottom line, local stores hiring fewer seasonal salespeople

By JESSICA WELLS
November 25, 2008

Sycamore Sesquicentennial ends with gala

By JESSICA WELLS
November 24, 2008

Students, residents looking to keep warm, save money

By JESSICA WELLS
November 24, 2008

DeKalb community member wins ATHENA award

By JESSICA WELLS
November 7, 2008

Detox closed until Nov. 14

By ALAN EDRINN and JESSICA WELLS
November 6, 2008

Noise pollution exists and does damage

By JESSICA WELLS
October 30, 2008

State Representative for the 69th District

By JESSICA WELLS
October 29, 2008

Dating violence victims have outlets for help

By JESSICA WELLS
October 27, 2008

Former Sycamore funeral home undergoing changes

By JESSICA WELLS
October 24, 2008

Possible changes to liquor laws on horizon

By JESSICA WELLS
October 21, 2008

DeKalb Red Cross experiencing lack of funding

By JESSICA WELLS
October 16, 2008

Farm in Maple Park offers fall family fun

By JESSICA WELLS
October 10, 2008

Sycamore community history shared through walk of local cemetery

By JESSICA WELLS
October 6, 2008

Community learns of historical fires in Sycamore

By JESSICA WELLS
October 3, 2008

Researcher gives verbal tour of haunted areas in Illinois

By JESSICA WELLS
September 25, 2008

Funding still the problem with mitigation of Sycamore mobile home park

By JESSICA WELLS
September 23, 2008

Jack Hanna entertains and delights Sycamore

By JESSICA WELLS
September 22, 2008

The Emmaus Center offers students many services

By JESSICA WELLS
September 22, 2008

Jack Hanna brings safari to Sycamore

By JESSICA WELLS
September 17, 2008

Local band hopes to gain local fan base

By JESSICA WELLS
September 10, 2008
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