Ex-DeKalb County administrator accused of illegally destroying public records, charges filed show
Former longtime DeKalb County employee Gary Hanson, who worked for decades in various roles, including as the county’s top finance staffer and top executive, has been accused of destroying public records and other misconduct, a 15-count felony indictment filed Friday shows
Independent bookstore to open in downtown Sycamore
There’s a new paper-focused business with a penchant for dark romance that is coming to Sycamore.
Pappas accuses critics of racism, says approved Sycamore rental project won’t include Section 8 housing
A Pappas Development-backed luxury apartment rental project in northern Sycamore is a go after a City Council vote this week. John Pappas, one of two developers backing the project, said recent comments from residents about Section 8 housing were untrue and "racist."
New owners, new name for vintage clothing store in DeKalb
Kaizen Vintage, a vintage clothing store in the Junction Shopping Center in DeKalb, has come under new ownership and a new name.
NIU worker pay raises ‘don’t keep up with inflation,’ union says amid stalled bargaining
Northern Illinois University union members working on an expired contract picketed outside of President Lisa Freeman's office Tuesday, demanding higher pay. An NIU spokesperson said the union has rejected multiple offers, but some members said the offers don't match inflation.