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Officials caution: Fireworks come with danger

By Jessi Haish | July 2, 2013

This year, leaving the spectacle to the professionals may be the safest route.Although officials remind citizens that fireworks are illegal in Illinois, precaution needs to be taken by those who still choose to use illegal fireworks.According to the 2012...

Steve Dobberfuhl, senior finance major, Christina Snarez, junior athletic training major, and Ed Domich, English alumnus enjoy a bonfire and bag tournament in the University Plaza parking lot Wednesday night.

DeKalb Fire Department warns residents about outdoor burning

By Olivia Willoughby | April 11, 2012

Residents are warned by the DeKalb Fire Department to take safety measures with open and outdoor burning due to the dry weather and speedy winds. Greg Hoyle, interim assistant chief at the DeKalb Fire Department said dry weather has been a concern for...