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What now?That’s the critical question for Northern Illinois University in the wake of news that its …

When someone notices a perilous situation that endangers a helpless person and then intervenes to save the day, people take notice.

Supporters of smaller, more efficient government in Illinois received hope in the waning days of the spring legislative session.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon's resignation on Thursday was both necessary and inevitable.

It’s clear now why Northern Illinois University officials fought to keep a state agency report into its hiring practices a secret for months…

Already this year, two DeKalb County residents have lost their lives and others have been seriously injured as a result of what authorities …

Lack of evidence does not seem to be the reason that Elgin Police Sgt. Mark Whaley was released without any charges after being arrested on …

Legislation to implement automatic voter registration for people seeking new or renewed driver’s licenses passed the Illinois Senate unanimo…

Thumbs-up: To the community members honored at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA’s fourth annual Community Awards Dinner on Thursday. During the pr…

Thumbs-up: To a new principal for DeKalb High School. On Thursday, the DeKalb School District 428 Board approved a one-year contract with Ja…

Frustration is mounting in the community at the violent crime occurring in the northwest part of the city of DeKalb.