Local chambers of commerce in action

WASHINGTON – Republicans vowed Wednesday to reverse President Barack Obama’s new policy on birth control, lambasting the rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide ... Read More »

Crime Stoppers seeks information on the theft of copper from a cell tower in the 1700 block of Route 64 west of Sycamore. Two copper grounding plates valued at approximately ... Read More »

SYCAMORE – A Sycamore Park District employee was found dead in his home Thursday when police arrived to arrest him on child pornography charges.  Brian A. Cobb, 42, of the 1 ... Read More »

DeKALB – Parents of Clinton Rosette Middle School students spoke Tuesday against proposed changes to DeKalb School District 428’s middle school boundaries. The school board m ... Read More »

Local education officials and lawmakers are skeptical of an idea floated this week by Gov. Pat Quinn to shift the cost of retirement pensions for educators from the state to s ... Read More »

WHEATON – A suburban Chicago basketball coach and substitute teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a student. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday th ... Read More »

ROCKFORD – Rockford is looking to enlist residents and their dogs for volunteer patrols to keep Canada geese from taking over parks and paths. The park district announced Wed ... Read More »

WASHINGTON – Republicans vowed Wednesday to reverse President Barack Obama’s new policy on birth control, lambasting the rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide ... Read More »

Fighting voter apathy takes resources, and DeKalb County has gained a resource in the fight. The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County has re-formed after a hiatus. County ... Read More »

The Illinois State Board of Education has approved a budget recommendation seeking $265 million more in state funding for schools for a total of $6.9 billion. Even that would ... Read More »

SPOTLIGHT ON ... Tyler Barton Sycamore, sophomore Wrestling in the Sycamore weight room has prepared Barton for the stage that awaits at the Class 2A Sterling Sectional this ... Read More »

Everything about this week has been normal for Kaitlin Phillips and Katie Hollis. Practice started at the same time after school for the Hinckley-Big Rock seniors. Preparatio ... Read More »

DeKALB – It was an old routine, perfected 11 years and 4,000 miles ago. ... Read More »

NEW ORLEANS – Derrick Rose gutted it out and started against the struggling New Orleans Hornets only two days after leaving Chicago's previous game with back spasms. In retro ... Read More »

LAKE FOREST – The Bears have hired Tim Holt as their offensive line coach. The move announced Wednesday completes the coaching staff for next season. Holt takes over for Mike ... Read More »

Indian Valley Theatre will hold open auditions for its spring musical production of “Two by Two,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Auditions will be held from 1-4 p.m. Fe ... Read More »

The Northern Illinois University Art Museum has announced the schedule for its spring 2012 bus trips. The first trip will be March 3. The North Shore Excursion will feature vi ... Read More »

In the new year, I have been asked to join some excellent and talented writers in this space. This will be an exciting, and hopefully interesting, journey for us to travel tog ... Read More »

Sometimes at my age, I forget how young people think and act, especially because we have no grandchildren. So an invitation to meet the Bear Den from Cub Scout Pack 123 was a ... Read More »

Editor’s note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Briefs who have been ... Read More »

Editor’s note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Briefs who have been ... Read More »

Kishwaukee United Way’s Dawn Littlefield knows when it comes to raising money for charitable organizations, networking is key – especially in an uncertain economy. To increas ... Read More »

The Kishwaukee College Women's Basketball Program is once again participating in the Kay Yow Cancer Fund nationwide breast cancer awareness and fundraising event, Play4Kay/Hoops for Hope, on February 9 in the College gym. The event will include several activities designed to create awareness, recognize cancer survivors, and raise funds for breast cancer research. The women's and men's basketball teams will each play a scheduled game against Black Hawk Community College that evening. During the women's game, silent auction items will be open for bidding which will continue through half-time of the men's game. There will also be a survivor's banquet in the B400 Championship Wing following the women's game. Each breast cancer survi ... Read More »

Like many people, you probably have a deep emotional connection to your home. ... Read More »

From sleek and styled to bright and eclectic, the homes of fashion designers are just as stunning as their collections. ... Read More »