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DeKalb electoral board keeps all candidates on ballot after objections were filed

By Jessica Wells | January 17, 2011

DeKALB | An electoral board hearing held Jan. 4 denied objections filed against three candidates of the upcoming local elections. The board consisted of DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen, senior Alderman Dave Baker and City Clerk Steve Kapitan. Povlsen said the...

Sycamore kicks off holiday season with Walk with Santa

By Jessica Wells | December 1, 2010

Sycamore will kick off the holidays Friday with the Walk with Santa event.This annual event, presented by Discover Sycamore and the National Bank and Trust Co., begins with Santa arriving at the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St.“Santa...

Ron Naylor, DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman, speaks at a DeKalb City Council meeting.

Ron Naylor balances family life with being an alderman

By Jessica Wells | November 30, 2010

DeKalb 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor is finishing his first term at his position, but he has been involved with DeKalb for a long time. Before being elected to alderman in 2007, Naylor worked as public works director for DeKalb from 1973 to 1996. "Mr....

Brendon Gallagher has held the DeKalb 4th Ward Alderman position since 2009 after previously serving as a board member for the village of Shabbona.

The life behind the DeKalb 4th Ward Alderman

By Jessica Wells | November 29, 2010

Brendon Gallagher has been the DeKalb 4th Ward Alderman since 2009 but this was not his first position in community service. Previous to becoming DeKalb's alderman, Gallagher was a board member in the village of Shabbona. Gallagher has lived in the Northern...

Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event to help celebrate the holidays

By Jessica Wells | November 15, 2010

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in Sycamore, will offer a holiday celebration themed shopping experience Thursday that's aimed to delight. From 5 to 7 p.m., Blumen Gardens will host its second Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event. Anna Betauw, advertising...

Local shops discuss putting Christmas decorations up early

By Jessica Wells | November 14, 2010

It seems that the holiday shopping season begins earlier and earlier, and this year is no exception. With Halloween barely over, stores are already bringing out the Christmas merchandise. Beth Harvey, co-manager at Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road, said they...

Kishwaukee Hospital opens new Cancer Care Center

By Jessica Wells | November 9, 2010

On Nov. 1, Kishwaukee Hospital opened its newly built Cancer Care Center, a-one-of-a-kind facility offering a multitude of services all in one location. Sharon Emanuelson, marketing and public relations director at Kishwaukee Hospital, 1 Kish Drive, said...

Warmer weather than average forecasted by NIU Meteorologist

By Jessica Wells | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | While some may look forward to fall rain showers or the blistering cold of winter, they may be disappointed this year.According to NIU Staff Meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste, the rest of the fall season should be drier than usual, as should the...

Sycamore offers Leaf Pick-up Program

By Jessica Wells | November 4, 2010

Autumn is here andarea residents are raking leaves into large piles to jump in or totidy their yards.When it comes time todispose of these leaves, Sycamore’s Leaf Pick-up Program helpsresidents keep their yards in good shape. Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundysaid...

Dissecting how your vote is counted

By Jessica Wells | November 4, 2010

After making their voices heard with a ballot, a voter may wonder what process occurs to tally their votes. DeKalb City Clerk Steve Kapitan said the city has been using optical scan readers to count the ballots since before the 2000 election. The optical...

Students react to news of person in custody in Keller investigation

By Jessica Wells | October 29, 2010

 Students have mixed reactions to the news of a person of interest in custody in connection with the Antinette Keller homicide investigation. Junior art major Melissa Broccolo said she doesn't feel any safer. "The person they have taken custody of is...