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No injuries reported as flames, smoke engulf vehicle on Normal

By Northern Star Staff | April 7, 2014

No one was injured after a truck caught fire on Normal Road Sunday.Jesus Rodriguez, 47, of DeKalb, said he was driving the vehicle when smoke starting coming from the hood.“We were just driving home and we started smelling something,” Rodriguez said....

Firefighters balance schedules with training

By Samantha Brockett | October 10, 2012

Being a DeKalb firefighter comes with both a demanding schedule and a sense of community. The firefighters begin their day long shifts, starting from 7 a.m. continuing through the following day, and usually working three shifts a week. They use time in...