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Saint Nick rolls into town today

By Lark Lewis | December 4, 2013

Santa Claus is bringing holiday events with him when he comes to town today.The annual Santa Comes to Town event will be provided by the Egyptian Theatre, the DeKalb High School Madrigals and Santa himself. The event has been a tradition in DeKalb for...

DeKalb Mayor John Rey discusses the proposed amendment to the annexation agreement for the Glidden Crossing subdivision at City Council Nov. 25.

Crossing selling liquor debated by city, locals

By Lark Lewis | November 25, 2013

The majority of Monday’s City Council meeting was occupied with talk of a video gaming establishment being added to Glidden Crossing, located at the corner of Malta and Annie Glidden roads.Video Gaming Terminals, a proposed tenant of Glidden Crossing,...

Rare ‘Thanksgivukkah’ alters synagogue’s plan

Rare ‘Thanksgivukkah’ alters synagogue’s plan

By Lark Lewis | November 21, 2013

Hanukkah begins at sundown Wednesday, making the first full day of Hanukkah fall on Thanksgiving, or “Thanksgivukkah.”The last time this happened was in 1888, and the two holidays will not collide again for 79,000 years. Local congregations are making...

Not all welcome minimum wage changes

By Lark Lewis | November 20, 2013

Some local businesses owners are concerned about the possibility of a statewide minimum wage increase.States like Michigan and Massachusetts are proposing a minimum wage increase, and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has shown some approval of an increase. The...

Warmer weather to come in this week

By Lark Lewis | November 18, 2013

Dealing with the cold weather last week will pay off this week when milder weather moves in.The upcoming balmy weather may not last long, but it will be something to look forward to while wandering through the cold.NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said...

DeKalb planning for communiversity ‘square’

By Lark Lewis | November 13, 2013

A developer and the city are in the preliminary stages of making revisions to NB&T square in the hopes of creating a communiversity area.The area is located on Lincoln Highway between First and Pearl streets. The plan for the project is to provide...

Tenant evictions occuring before third strike

By Lark Lewis | November 12, 2013

The police department has handled 319 cases related to the city’s three strikes housing rule since February.In January, City Council approved a ordinance that added regulations and licensing requirements to rental property owners and tenants. Since...

Sycamore football advances in playoffs

By Lark Lewis | November 6, 2013

One high school’s playoff run is over while another’s is just beginning.Sycamore High School has gone 10-0 and will play Nazareth Academy Saturday in a round two playoff game. DeKalb High School had a 5-5 season and went into the first round of playoffs...

Council to interview manager candidates

By Lark Lewis | November 5, 2013

City Council will evaluate city manager candidates Saturday in a round of interviews.Saturday the council members will conduct a second cycle of interviews that will whittle down the list of five candidates. The candidates will go through two cycles of...

Locals celebrate day of Glidden’s patent

By Lark Lewis | November 3, 2013

The Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, celebrated the day Joseph Glidden received a patent for “the Winner” barbed wire Sunday.Joseph Glidden was a farmer in DeKalb who was inspired to invent a new type of fencing after his wife, Lucinda,...

Community relations Officer Chad McNett describes a holding pen, which will be cushioned for intoxicated criminals, in the booking room of the new police station Tuesday. The station is set to open in 10 to 14 days. 

New police station embraces technology

By Lark Lewis | October 29, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department will be able to call a new building their home in 10 to 14 days.Talk of the Police Department getting a new facility has been in the works for more than 10 years, and the new building, located at 700 W. Lincoln Highway, is...

City Council votes in Irongate

By Lark Lewis | October 29, 2013

After more than nine months of debate, the Irongate of DeKalb Subdivision is becoming a reality.City Council discussed and voted on the development being placed near DeKalb High School on Dresser Road. The item was brought up as a second reading at City...