DeKALB | Warm weather is upon us and with that comes pothole season for the city of DeKalb. "It's been about normal for what we deal with," said Mark Espy, assistant director of public works. "They haven't been any worse than what we've seen in the past."...
DeKALB | Towns along one historical highway are getting the chance to know more about its history. The Lincoln Highway Traveling Exhibit is in Genoa through March. “It’s definitely something you have to see in person,” said Resource Bank manager...
DeKALB | A water main break is said to have been the cause of two separate car accidents Thursday night at the corner of Hillcrest and First Street. At about 7:30 p.m., a two-car accident happened in the right turn lane heading north onto First Street....
The DeKalb County Farm Bureau will host its second tractor safety school starting next weekend. The class will take place on Feb. 18-19 and March 4-5 at the Farm Bureau Center, 1350 W. Prairie Drive in Sycamore. This is the first class since 2008 for...
One NIU alumni needs the NIU Communiversity's help to win her dream wedding. Lara Ward, a 2000 graduate, and her fiance Bernie Sullivan entered a contest from Brides Magazine five months ago. Now, they are just a day away from learning if they will have...
DeKALB | Most businesses closed up shop early in anticipation of the blizzard Tuesday night, but some took advantage of the bad weather. “I wish there was a blizzard every day,” said Chris Swanson, cashier at the Bottle Store. “We would get way...
DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. "With the economy as is, some people can't buy cars," said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. "But if you can, it's the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141 W. Lincoln...
DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. “With the economy as is, some people can’t buy cars,” said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. “But if you can, it’s the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141...
DeKALB | After 20 years on the job, Republican Sen. Brad Burzynski stepped down from his seat to move on in his life. “It was all about timing for me,” Burzynski said. “It was time to move on. My wife and I had two more grandchildren--giving us...
Students in need of help with their taxes do not need to turn to their parents. There are resources students can use to get the help they need to file their income taxes. There are tax programs available online such as TurboTax, but for those who want...
DeKALB | Applications are being accepted for senior citizens in DeKalb County to defer property taxes to 2012. The Senior Citizens' Tax Deferral Program started taking applications earlier this month and will continue to take applications until Feb. 28....
A young rap star is on the rise, but he cannot and does not want to forget his past. Chris "Young Bruus" Hughes, 25 of DeKalb, has been looking to make a name for himself in the rap industry and got his breakthrough onto the scene just this past month....
