Domestic abuse is not easily defined. It can be psychological, emotional or physical. It does not just happen in heterosexual couples, but can also occur in homosexual unions. Men and women can be both abused and abusers. Experts even disagree on what...

A brown paper tree, its rainbow-colored leaves decorated with the dreams and hopes of abuse survivors, was a focal point at Monday night's "Fallen Leaves Bring New Growth" domestic violence vigil. Self-expression through artwork like the paper tree and...

It's not often that you can walk down the street and watch a big-haired woman in parachute pants break out her best moon walk. If you stop by the Regale Center, 124 S. California St. in Sycamore, today, that might be all you see. As part of a cooperative...

Kishwaukee Hospital will host a day of free mammograms, pap smears and breast examinations Saturday.The tests help to catch cervical and breast cancer before it spreads or develops, said Sharon Emanuelson, director of marketing at Kishwaukee Hospital....

Two organizations - NIU's Women's Resource Center (WRC) and Hope Haven- will work together to clean up the addition to Hope Haven's facilities prior to its opening. As part of its Selfless Saturdays program, volunteers can sign up with the WRC to help...

Petition circulation has begun for upcoming local elections. Several positions in the DeKalb government must be filled: the circuit clerk, coroner, state attorney, treasurer and all 24 board member positions are up for election, which will take place...

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) refused to let Sunday's rain spoil its fly-in breakfast.As is "aviation tradition," EAA Chapter 241 President Dan Thurnau and Vice President Kevin Frank, along with other EAA members and their children, served...

To help individuals through one of the darkest points of life, the DeKalb County Hospice started another session of its grief counseling group, Bridge of Hope.Bridge of Hope attendees participate in six free meetings that focus on grief and loss of a...