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DeKalb graduate will throw javelin at SIU-C

Stephanie Milroy never made the IHSA state track and field finals in her best event. The 2013 DeKalb graduate didn't face far-superior competition or fall victim to injuries or bad luck over her four years in high school. Milroy's best event wasn't even an option. Illinois is one of 31 states that d ... Read More »

Government

G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland – President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiate ... Read More »

Crime & Courts

Suspects sought in DeKalb armed robbery

DeKALB – Two men stole cash and a cell phone at gunpoint from two other men about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, DeKalb police said.The victims parked near an apartment complex in the 80 ... Read More »

Sandwich woman accused of armed robbery

SYCAMORE – A 30-year-old Sandwich woman was charged Tuesday with robbing Casey’s General Store in Somonauk in December.Kasi M. Gunderson, of the 300 block of West Center Stree ... Read More »

Education

D-428 proposal would cut up to 5 middle school music teachers

DeKALB – Some middle school music teachers could lose their jobs depending on how the DeKalb School District 428 Board implements the 2014-15 schedule. School board members wi ... Read More »

Many students struggle to find funds for their education

Attending college has been a financial struggle for Alora Schoenhofen. The Northern Illinois University senior has completed each year of school wondering how she will be able ... Read More »

State News

Ill. AG gets guns delay; speaker wants bill OK'd

SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court granted an extension Tuesday for Illinois's attorney general to decide whether to appeal a court order permitting the state's gun owners t ... Read More »

Legislature's special session to cost $40K a day

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislature's special session will cost about $40,000 a day, which includes a $111 daily payment to lawmakers to defray the cost of food and lodging ... Read More »

Nation & World

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

WASHINGTON – The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and perso ... Read More »

G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland – President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice Tuesday on seeking a negotiate ... Read More »

Our View

Our View: Money doesn’t grow on trees; fuel might

Gasoline prices shot up around Memorial Day and have stayed around $4 a gallon ever since.So, what else is new?The summer driving season always increases demand. That puts upw ... Read More »

Our View: DeKalb library benefits from national grant

Thumbs up: To the DeKalb Public Library for securing its seventh consecutive Big Read grant. The $15,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts will fund a series of e ... Read More »

Prep Sports

DeKalb graduate will throw javelin at SIU-C

Stephanie Milroy never made the IHSA state track and field finals in her best event. The 2013 DeKalb graduate didn't face far-superior competition or fall victim to injuries o ... Read More »

Chicago Sports

Blackhawks notes: Stalberg running out of chances

BOSTON – Viktor Stalberg is getting a second chance. It’s unlikely that he’ll receive a third one. The Blackhawks’ speedy but streaky forward made his Stanley Cup Final debut ... Read More »

MUSICK: Hawks no match for Bruins

BOSTON – This is how Paul Revere must have felt. A staunch enemy was on the move, ready to attack. They believed something to be theirs. Compromise was impossible. Blood would ... Read More »

Features

Crafts like gelatin prints can blast summer blahs

For a lot of kids, summertime beckons with temptations — to sleep in late, watch too much TV, swim, roam.And that's just the first day.Boredom sets in soon after.So provide ki ... Read More »

Commentary

Olson: Academy showcases good in community

Often in the news, and in our online comments section after news stories are posted at Daily-Chronicle.com, the focus is on things that seem to be going wrong or that need to ... Read More »

Duchnowski: Birthday party celebrates bond between dog, man

Fred Hornbuckle drove to Iowa to pick out a German shepherd puppy, but in the end, Major picked him.Of the four male puppies in the litter, Major was the only one who approach ... Read More »

Police Reports

Weekend police reports

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 »

Weekend police reports

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 »

Marketplace

Kristin Christian attends therapy specialists event

Kristin Christian, physical therapist at Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists, recently served as delegate to the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Annual Assembly ... Read More »

Ullmark cited for customer service excellence

Jamie Ullmark, an American Family Insurance agent in Genoa, has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Ex ... Read More »

Planit DeKalb Co.

Rockin’ for the Reptiles

Don't miss this afternoon of rockin' family fun! Enjoy games, live music, food, face painting, crafts, moon bounce, and of course, lots of live reptiles. Live music includes performances by Garage Orchestra, the Fishback Boys, and Buffalo Jump. Fee of $5 per person for ages 2 and up covers all activities. ... Read More »

Real Estate

The return of the 10 percent down payment

Remember the 10 percent down payment on a house? After virtually disappearing for years, it’s back. ... Read More »

How to build a deck

Building a deck requires more skill and understanding of construction principles than, say, building a patio. ... Read More »

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