Tom and Jerry’s, 1670 DeKalb Ave., held their grand reopening at 10:30 a.m. Monday after a devastating fire last year.  Owner Diann Beaulieu started the ceremony with a two-minute speech before the ribbon cutting. The sidewalk, parking lot and tables were filled with the restaurant’s supporters, who also brought flowers and gifts. The ribbon was...

On Oct. 12, something unusual happened with the weather. That day, the temperature hit 87 degrees in DeKalb, significantly warmer than the typical 63 degrees seen this time of year in the Chicago area. Many took advantage of the pleasant weather, which broke the previous record of 85 degrees recorded back in 2008.  Although it’s...

DeKALB — Polls in Illinois closed at 7 p.m. Federal and state results ave begun to been called.

Sample ballots can be found on the DeKalb County Clerk to research candidates for federal and local candidates as well as propositions.

Several restaurants in the Quad Cities are celebrating with special deals and discounts. Continue reading…

Today is National Sandwich Day! And if a hot dog were officially considered a sandwich, this question...

DeKALB – General Election Day is on Tuesday. The polls are set to open at 6 a.m.  Early voting closed on Friday, but students and DeKalb residents are still able to cast a vote on election day. The DeKalb County Administrative building, 110 E. Sycamore St. in Sycamore, will be a designated voting registration center...

The first woman and person of color to represent Illinois’s 14 Congressional District in Congress, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, visited NIU’s campus to speak with voters.  Other democratic candidates such as Douglas Janicke for DeKalb County Clerk, Ernie Marcelain for state Senate and Amy Briel, the state representative for the 76th House District visited along...

There is a lot to celebrate at DeKalb County Rehab  & Nursing Center (DCRNC). The center has earned a five-star […]

The week was beautiful and harvest is moving along. Soybean harvest is nearly complete in the area and corn harvest is progressing. Corn moisture at h...