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Cars for sale in a car dealership parking lot. The price of new and used cars has increased.

Cost of cars increases due to supply chain issues

By Yari Tapia | January 19, 2022

DeKALB — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, prices of new and used cars have drastically increased due to the disruption of the global supply chain and key internal pieces of vehicles becoming harder to come by. The cost of a used car in December...

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Destination Procrastination

By Samantha Manahan | March 8, 2018

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A car is parked on First Street near an indicated seasonal tow-zone sign. Police are encouraging residents to obey these signs and to take precaution during the winter.

DeKalb residents asked to clear cars for safer roads

By Ryan Chodora | January 13, 2014

Local fire and police departments have asked residents to clear their cars and hydrants to make the area safer.Residents can check the snow removal route map on the city’s website.If a vehicle constitutes a hazard to the city’s snow removal, the vehicle...

City introduces new tow policy

By Brooke Shinberg | March 5, 2013

A new tow policy in DeKalb is aimed at curbing rising crime rates by enacting a fee on drivers who are pulled over with outstanding criminal records. The new fee is included in DeKalb’s recent towing policy change, which states anyone pulled over who...

NIU Society of Automotive Engineers to enter car contest

By Logan Love | February 12, 2013

The NIU Formula SAE team designs, builds and will enter a concept race car in competition this May. Every year, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) hosts a number of international collegiate design contests. The idea behind the contest is that a...

Importance lies under the hood

By Dan Martynowicz | April 10, 2012

Since the dawn of the automobile, people have had dream cars. Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Maseratis, Corvettes, Mustangs, Vipers, Skylines and Bentleys often top the list. They shine in the sunlight and glow in the moonlight, too fast to cast a shadow and...

Juvenile charged in criminal damage incidents

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | April 1, 2012

DeKalb police arrested a 15-year-old juvenile in connection with several criminal damage incidents that occurred Friday night. Thirteen incidents were reported on the south side of town on Saturday morning. The suspects used spray paint to damage cars,...

Local mechanic gives DIY car advice for winter months

By Hailey Kurth | January 22, 2012

Sam Bond, Service Director at Bockman's Auto Care, 2158 Oakland Drive in Sycamore. BEFORE YOU DRIVE If your car engine turns over but does not start, Bond said to check your battery. He said you should have your battery checked at the beginning of the...

Winter is coming

By Thomas Verschelde | November 13, 2011

Getting your car ready for winter is more than just filling your antifreeze, said Brian Durfey, part sales manager at AutoZone, 1530 Sycamore Road. Durfey said the first thing that needs to be checked is the starting system. He said to check the battery,...

Banks with low interest rates make buying a car easy

By Joseph Olmo | February 1, 2011

DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. "With the economy as is, some people can't buy cars," said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. "But if you can, it's the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141 W. Lincoln...