After a runner-up finish by the Huskies at the Illini Challenge Sept. 2, the NIU Cross Country team is looking to carry that momentum into their next match at the Country Financial Invitational on Friday night.“The main takeaway from today is that our...

On Nov. 26, employees and volunteers of the DeKalb and Sycamore Police Departments visited the towns of East Peoria and Washington, Ill., where tornadoes destroyed more than 1,000 homes and left one dead and many injured Nov. 17.The tornado disaster relief...

The DeKalb-Sycamore community has stepped up in the wake of Illinois’ recent storms and tornadoes.On Nov. 17, one of several tornadoes in the Midwest destroyed much of Washington, which is about two hours from DeKalb. The tornado ravaged buildings and...

DeKalb| Running from Wednesday to Sunday will be the Sandwich Fair, held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich.Gates open at 8 a.m. and buildings open at 9 a.m. General admission is $8 and $4 for children ages 6 - 12. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8, CHILDREN FREE...