DeKalb, Sycamore, Byron, Sandwich and Hiawatha high schools sent students interested in improving their theatre skills to attend a day-long theatre workshop Friday in the Stevens Building. The workshop, taught by NIU graduate students in the schools of...
Little spider men and a black cat stood among children gathered at Northern View apartments Sunday night, hoping to get a taste of a Halloween tradition. The children first gathered in the community center, 1 Northern View Circle, where NIU student organizations...
Figuring out what to wear each day this month has been a little tricky, said Chanel Dotson, sophomore public health major. "I don't know how to dress for the weather," Dotson said. "One day it's raining, one day it's cold and then the next week it's hot....
DeKalb is seeing an increase in heroin usage, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler.Spangler said while there has been an increase in the sale and usage of heroin, the problem comes from overdoses; recently, there have been several deaths due to heroin...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday At 10:02 p.m., DeKalb Police observed a driver not...
A doctor from the Sauk Medical Center, who has offices in Sterling and DeKalb, has had his physician & surgeon and controlled substance licenses suspended for allegedly prescribing drugs to patients without properly evaluating them, according to...
The DeKalb Chess Club held a casual open play chess event Monday night. The club holds open play events twice weekly, 3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the basement of First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. "It's...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday At 8:25 a.m., DeKalb Police checked the registration...
Over the summer, the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle (EAB) has been spotted in DeKalb and other neighboring areas. The Emerald Ash Borer Beetle's larva eat the inner bark in Ash trees which cuts off the trees from water and nutrients, killing it of starvation....
DeKalb's long-standing, late-night food staple, Lukulo's, is moving to a new location. Located at the corner of Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden since January 3, 1997, Lukulo's is no stranger to pulling up roots. This will be the fourth move and fifth...
The Secretary of State's office will be on campus Monday to provide driver and vehicle services to DeKalb residents as well as NIU students, faculty and staff.According to a press release, those interested may renew their driver's license or state ID...
Local hotels expect more guests during homecoming week and weekend. "Everybody is sold out during homecoming weekend," said Vicky Torres, general manager of Best Western DeKalb Inn and Suites, 1212 W. Lincoln Highway. "We love homecoming weekend." Tina...
