The Editorial Board has high hopes for The House Cafe’s new ownership.The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, was purchased by Anthony Solario, Lisa Cowley and Corey Twombly in October.The House has always provided a sense of community that’s unlike that...

While not surprised by the city’s decision to approve the Irongate development, I do feel I must voice my disapproval. This action typifies the human shortsightedness that defines modern America. Unsustainable quests for economic expansion will doom...

DeKalb is celebrating the people who help make their neighborhoods special during National Community Planning Month.To celebrate, the city’s Planning and Development Division will host a National Community Planning Month photo contest. The People and...

DeKalb County’s newest clerk has been in his role for just a month, but he’s ready to see how he can use his background to help county residents.Douglas J. Johnson, county clerk and recorder, was appointed by the County Board after the former clerk...

Until recently, Camille Piazza and Eric Sterling have been working to plan and host events mainly as volunteer and fundraising efforts.Piazza and Sterling have been prominent volunteer supporters of DeKalb’s music scene. But on Aug. 14, Piazza and Sterling...

I worry many of us often neglect to learn about the food we eat. Fortunately, DeKalb County Community Gardens is attempting to stop this problem one garden at a time.Food insecurity is how the USDA measures people’s lack of access to nutritional food...

DeKalb and NIU actively participate in recycling, but it seems not everybody got the message.According to DeKalb’s Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Guide, Waste Management collects the city’s garbage and recycling in designated areas on Wednesdays,...

While pet-friendly apartments allow tenants to be with their pets at all times, DeKalb has yet to create a dog park for our four-legged friends.Students often have to leave their family members and pets behind when they embark on getting their degree.Luckily...

You know the old cartoon stereotype of the construction workers heckling attractive ladies as they walk by minding their own business?Now, instead of construction workers, young men in DeKalb like to harass female students as they walk home at night.Perhaps...

Latino heritage pride brought vendors and dancing to downtown DeKalb this weekend.Conexion Comunidad hosted its annual fiesta Saturday.“It’s a great event,” said Dan Kennui, 59, of DeKalb, with a smile on his face as he looked around at the people...

As I go about my lonely existence at this university, it would sure be nice to come home to a friend who is always there, always has time to hang out, always listens and likes to cuddle.Such a friend can most readily be found in a dog or cat, but a big...