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A stranded SUV was left behind on Bethany Road Monday after heavy winter storms swept over DeKalb Sunday night through Monday morning.

290 stuck in ditches amid snowy weather

By Lark Lewis | January 27, 2014

Snowy weather led to about 290 reports of cars being stuck in ditches Sunday to Monday, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.The reports came in from 4 p.m. Sunday until 12:30 p.m. Monday. Fourteen accidents involved vehicle damage only,...

I-88 moves faster with speed change

By Kate Chopelas | November 6, 2013

Interstate 88 will be quicker to navigate starting January.For 64 miles of the west route of I-88, the speed limit will increase from 65 mph to 70 mph. This part of the route includes a section of I-88 through DeKalb.“It is hard to say if it will be...

Chicago man arrested on charges of drug-induced homicide

By Dave Gong | November 10, 2011

A Chicago man wanted in connection with a drug-induced homicide that occurred on July 1 is in custody, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff's press release.A warrant was issued on Oct. 13 for Irvin K. Young, 38, said Gary Dumdie, Chief Deputy of the DeKalb...

Rochelle man died in DeKalb after getting by a car

By Northern Star Staff | December 2, 2010

A Rochelle man died after getting hit by a car Wednesday night. At 6:11 p.m. Wednesday, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Police were called to investigate two accidents on the intersection of Peace and Freed Road. According to a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office...