The city has recently increased the fine for parking past the time limit in downtown DeKalb. Mayor Kris Povlsen said the fine was increased to accommodate merchants who had concerns that other merchants and employees were parking in front of their stores...
DeKalb takes water treatment seriously, as providing fresh, clean water is an essential part of the city’s duties. DeKalb’s water supply is treated by five water treatment plants. One of these plants is located at 1522 W. Lincoln Highway; the water...
The women’s gymnastics team will face its toughest test yet as the Kent State Golden Flashes come into DeKalb on a four-meet winning streak. The Flashes (4-2, 2-0 MAC) have scored under a 194 only once this season, and in their last meet eclipsed the...
Corn lovers rejoice: Corn Fest will officially be held at its previous location in downtown DeKalb after a five-year hiatus. The festival is held yearly and will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 in historic downtown. For the last five years, it has...
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St., has been a source of revenue and recreation for local residents since 1944. T.J. Moore, city director of public works, said the airport is made of three main components: general aviation, corporate and...
DeKalb’s drinking water is safe and meets all Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulations, regardless of student speculation otherwise, according to reports published by the agency. Questions about the contents and possible contaminants...
The Glidden Homestead will host its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. The meeting will include a presentation introducing a new sign frame created by the homestead’s blacksmiths, according to news release. The event is free and open to the public...
Sizzlin’ in the Snow is being held in downtown Sycamore this weekend to bring some summer flair to the winter months. The merchants of downtown Sycamore are hosting a summer-themed series of events from Friday to Sunday. The idea for the event was created...
Who is Annie Glidden, anyway? You know, of Annie Glidden Road? What about Lucinda? Ever since moving to DeKalb to attend NIU, I have wondered who these two women were and why they were important enough to have busy streets named after them. I say this...
Scroll through this interactive timeline to see some of the biggest stories from 2012. Click on the bubbles for more stories, or to see articles, videos and photos related to the stories.If you would rather view the news items in a list format, go here. 2012...
It’s been two years. Two long years since NIU lost a beautiful soul to cruel intentions. Antinette “Toni” Keller went missing Oct. 14, 2010—the Thursday of Homecoming weekend her freshman year. Although it has been two years since the tragedy...
Third Alderwoman Kristen Lash reviews her objections to shortening the available late payment of water utilities for residences in Dekalb. One reason, Lash suggests, is that some families may only get their paychecks on a bi-monthly basis, and require...
