Barbara Bush was 'first lady of the greatest generation'
HOUSTON – Barbara Bush was remembered as the "first lady of the greatest generation" during a funeral Saturday attended by four former U.S. …
FVOAS’ annual Garden Party Gala is scheduled for May 5
Fox Valley Older Adult Services will host its annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, May 5. This year’s theme is a garden party, full of fun and…
KC hosts ‘Dialogue: Sex & Gender in Contemporary America’ forum
Kishwaukee College will host “Dialogue: Sex & Gender in Contemporary America” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room A1222 in the Kishwau…
Illinois woman sentenced to life in prison for deadly plot in Canada
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – An Illinois woman who plotted to go on a Valentine’s Day shooting rampage at a Canadian mall was sentenced to life in…
Local 'American Idol' contestant had 'dream come true' experience
DeKALB – Although Ephraim Bugumba, also known as “StoryTeller,” of DeKalb was only able to make the top 50 contestants in this season of “Am…
DeKalb parent accountability program to receive second-reading vote
DeKALB – A second-reading vote on a parent accountability program enforced by the DeKalb Police Department to combat juvenile recidivism wil…
Sycamore third-graders plant trees for Earth Day
SYCAMORE – Third-graders from Sycamore elementary schools helped plant a variety of trees across the city Friday in celebration of Earth Day…
DeKalb County Restaurant Week starts Sunday with plenty of choices
Tim Hays, owner of Barb City Bagels in DeKalb, said he not only offers lunch deals during Restaurant Week, but he makes it a point to visit …
Students protest outside courthouse for changes to gun laws
SYCAMORE – Signs with messages such as “Fear has no place in our schools” and “Thoughts and prayers don’t save lives, gun reform will” were …
NIU launches its first weather balloon
DeKALB – A white balloon, its mission to gauge meteorological data, climbed into the bright blue sky Friday afternoon – a stopover 14 years …