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Republican John Acardo to become DeKalb Co. Clerk

Republican John Acardo to become DeKalb Co. Clerk

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 2, 2010

Republican candidate John Acardo won a tight race against Democrat Jim Luebke for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder position Tuesday night. At about 8:30 p.m., election results began pouring in from 85 precincts for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder...

Children, minorities experience the highest poverty rates in the state

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 1, 2010

As the season begins to change, some will pull out their winter coats and turn up their heaters to stay warm. Some people, however, don't have that luxury. According to the Social Impact Research Center at Heartland Alliance, as of 2009 in DeKalb County,...

Volunteer’s offer their time at local Women’s Center

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 31, 2010

Art enthusiasts, history buffs, and women all over the community volunteer their time and talents at the DeKalb Area Women's Center, 1021 State St. This all-volunteer non-profit organization offers a wide variety of events and programs throughout the...

Special DeKalb City Council meeting addresses budget

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 28, 2010

The DeKalb City Council met Thursday night for a special meeting to address the restructuring of city debt and refinancing of city bonds. The purpose of the restructuring is to provide some relief in fiscal year 2011, to level off debt service from $1.4...

Outing Center offers a getaway for students

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 26, 2010

As the stresses of tests, papers, work, and heightened security begin taking a toll on faculty and students, some decide to cut off communication and reconnect with nature for a weekend. The NIU Outing Center offers numerous opportunities to go on weekend...

Police investigating possible shots fired

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni and John Bachmann | October 18, 2010

DeKalb Police are trying to determine whether gunshots were fired or fireworks were going off Saturday night in the 1200 block of Blackhawk Drive near the former location of Tequila Roadhouse. While investigating a fight at 11:58 p.m., a DeKalb Police...

First Lutheran Church doles out free meals

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 14, 2010

As the aroma of hot soup filled the air, families joined together Wednesday night to receive a free meal at First Lutheran Church of DeKalb, 324 N. Third St. The Feed'em Soup Community Project held two previous meals for family and friends prior to hosting...

Local business members meet at O'Leary's Irish Pub and Grill Tuesday evening during a speed networking event put on by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. The event was hosted by O'Leary's as well as Kishwaukee Community College.

Speed networking helps local businesses

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 13, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held its second Speed Networking After Hours event Tuesday night. The event was hosted by O'Leary's Irish Pub & Grill, 260 E. Lincoln Highway and Kishwaukee College, 21193 S. Malta Road, Malta. O'Leary's provided the...

Steve Kim is the Republican Attorney General candidate.

Attonery Gernal candidates information

By Allyson Martin and Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 12, 2010

Name: Lisa Madigan Position: The current attorney general. Hometown: Chicago Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: Madigan’s platform is based on being an advocate for citizens. She promises to protect children’s rights as well as nursing home...

DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen discusses his appointments to the finance committee and the planning commission during Monday's city council meeting.

Citizens question library

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 11, 2010

Monday night, DeKalb City Council discussed approval of mayoral appointments, construction progress on Locust Street, the DeKalb Public Library’s purchase of the neighboring clinic building in a closed session and the Greenwood Acres Retirement Center....

Bill Brady looks forward to state’s future

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | September 27, 2010

With elections right around the corner, Illinois Senator Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) took his campaign for state governor on the road, addressing his agenda for the future of Illinois.  Brady spoke Monday at the Foster and Buick Law Group in Sycamore...

Ill. Pollution Control will look into health concerns

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | September 23, 2010

Over the course of the summer, the citizens' action group, "Stop the DeKalb County Mega-Dump," has been in the process of filing an appeal to the Illinois Pollution Control Board. This appeal would halt the proceedings of the expansion of the current...