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New trial for former NIU student charged in 2010 shooting

SYCAMORE – Zachary Isaacman will get another opportunity to convince a judge or jury he was justified in shooting a fellow Northern Illinois University student in the leg in February 2010. Isaacman, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in May 2011 for shooting Brian Mulder outside Stevenson Nort ... Read More »

Government

More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told

WASHINGTON – White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately tar ... Read More »

Crime & Courts

New trial for former NIU student charged in 2010 shooting

SYCAMORE – Zachary Isaacman will get another opportunity to convince a judge or jury he was justified in shooting a fellow Northern Illinois University student in the leg in F ... Read More »

State News

Ill. State Police: 5 killed in I-70 van crash

VANDALIA – Illinois State Police say five people were killed and six others injured when a van in which they were riding left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned seve ... Read More »

State workers anxious as lawmakers debate pensions

SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois agency manager might have to delay retirement. A former university secretary wonders whether she’ll have to cancel vacations. A state office assistan ... Read More »

Nation & World

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills at least 51

UPDATED: 11:14 p.m.
MOORE, Okla. – A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary scho ... Read More »

Our View

Our View: Improved disclosure a positive

It’s not always easy to trust the intentions of state lawmakers.But there’s a proposal in Springfield that, if signed into law, would increase transparency about financial inf ... Read More »

Our View: Thumbs up to addicts generously sharing their stories

Thumbs up: To the five members of the Choosing Life and Ending Abuse Now (CLEAN) Slate Alumni Association who last week visited DeKalb High School to share their stories with ... Read More »

NIU Athletics

Baseball: NIU wins first-ever MAC West title

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Northern Illinois baseball team (22-32, 16-11 MAC) clinched its first ever Mid-American Conference West division championship Saturday afternoon in 10 innings at Ball Diamond as the Huskies defeated Ball State (28-23, 15-12 MAC) on Connor Schomig’s three-run double, 6-4. NIU will begin the MAC Tournament in Avon, Ohio May 22-25 at All Pro Freight Stadium. It is the Huskies highest-ever seeding in the MAC Tournament. ... Read More »

BASEBALL: Huskies drop Game 2 against Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. - Northern Illinois reliever Zach Badgley worked 4.2 innings for Huskies, limiting Ball State to one run, two hits and two strikeouts. NIU (21-32, 15-11 MAC) would fall to BSU (28-22, 15-11 MAC) in game two of the series, 14-3. Tomorrow’s game will now decide the Mid-American Conference West division champion. ... Read More »

Chicago Sports

MUSICK: Ice is nice as Hawks head to Detroit

CHICAGO – Here’s what I know about ice: It’s a few million years older than I am. It reduces swelling. It’s a pain to scrape off my windshield. Here’s what I didn’t know about ... Read More »

Features

Program for homeowners on emerald ash borer

University of Illinois Extension will host an informative emerald ash borer homeowner management workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. May 30 at the DeKalb County Extension office, 1350 W ... Read More »

What’s new in protective helmets for kids this season

Kids who balk at the idea of wearing head protection for outdoor activities might find it harder these days to argue that helmets aren’t cool. From dry-erase helmets to ones s ... Read More »

Commentary

Olson: When no one can tell you what to do

Congratulations to all of DeKalb County’s new high school graduates.For me, graduating from high school meant freedom. Adults couldn’t just tell me what to do anymore – at lea ... Read More »

Akst: Enjoying ‘Tuesdays on the Town’

I’ll be brutally honest. As a journalist and journalism educator, I’m supposed to be up to speed about local happenings (not to mention area, state, national and international ... Read More »

Police Reports

Weekend Police Reports

Note to readers: Information in the Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed who have been charged wi ... Read More »

Friday Police Reports

Note to readers: Information in the Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed who have been charged wi ... Read More »

Marketplace

Sycamore glass shop owner to close doors

SYCAMORE – After 10 years of operation, Christy Klein is closing Glass Gardens so she can get a real job. “It’s time to go onto a new adventure,” Klein said. “Time to get a re ... Read More »

Armstrong: Celebrating National Tourism Week

The DeKalb County Board recently issued a proclamation to encourage residents to celebrate National Tourism Week, May 4 through 12, in DeKalb County. Proclamation 2013-03 enco ... Read More »

Real Estate

How to avoid home buyer’s remorse in real estate

How do you avoid buyer’s remorse? Throughout the home buying process, stay grounded by asking yourself the following questions. ... Read More »

Wood or chain-link? Picking the right fence for your home

Around my neighborhood, I see vinyl, cedar, metal and a number of other fence types. Here are the pros and cons of homeowners’ most popular choices. ... Read More »

Blogs

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