DeKALB | The NIU Women’s Studies Program and the Center for Non-Governmental Organizations Leadership and Development sponsored a “teach-in” Tuesday afternoon titled “Responding to the Human Tragedy in Japan: Challenges and Complexities.” People...

SYCAMORE | Businesses in downtown Sycamore are in the midst of the Spring Fling sales event that began March 18 and will conclude Sunday. The Spring Fling sales event is a part of the 3/50 Project, which helps to promote spending at local, independently-owned...

SYCAMORE | A decision to renew Sycamore City Manager Bill Nicklas’ contract was delayed at Monday night’s city council meeting. Nicklas’ contract is set to expire on April 30. Fourth Ward Alderwoman Terry Kessler said the ordinance should stay in...

DeKALB | Local bars and restaurants have big things planned for this year's St. Patrick's Day festivities. "We will be opening the doors at 10 a.m. and will be offering a free Guinness glass to the first ten patrons at this time to spend at their leisure,"...

DeKALB | The NIU Forensics Team placed third in the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association's state tournament last weekend. "I think this is the best the team has done in probably 10 years," said NIU Forensics coach Judy Santacaterina. The team...

Sycamore | Sycamore City Council unanimously passed three ordinances regarding labor agreements with police, fire and municipal employee labor groups. The first of the three revisions was a labor agreement between the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council,...

DeKALB | An argument between two roommates ended in a physical confrontation leaving one injured from knife wounds Sunday, around 10:39 p.m. Feb. 27. Jasmine A. Evans, 21, of the 1000 block of Regent Drive, was charged with aggravated domestic battery,...

DeKALB | College students spend hours at a time browsing the internet for side splitting videos to pass the time. NIU students can now follow some former Huskies who are attempting to make it in the movie business. Andrew Morris, former NIU student who...

DeKALB | People will have the opportunity to support their local farmers and artisans at a Winter Farmers Market hosted by The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb. The market and craft fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the UUFD,...