Beat the heat and enjoy these indoor and nighttime events:MondayGrab your instruments and head to the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, for Open Mic Night hosted by MC Sweet Boy at 7:30 p.m. Entertainers of all types are invited to participate in the...

DeKALB | Kristen Lash was elected 3rd Ward alderman Tuesday. Lash received 266 votes, 55 percent of the total vote. Paulette Sherman received 218 votes, 45 percent of the vote. Lash said she wanted to bring ‘transparency’ to the job, meaning 3rd ward...