DeKalb News

DeKALB – For the fourth month in a row, the unemployment rate in DeKalb County was higher than it was during the same time last year.

Thompson was a Republican governor from 1977 to 1991. He will be presented with the degree during the College of Law's commencement ceremony on Saturday in DeKalb.

There was an officer-involved shooting in DeKalb County. Two deputies responded to shots fired on Petty Road where they were met by a homeowner with a drawn weapon who threatened police, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray.

BELLEVILLE – The suburban St. Louis-based supermarket chain Schnucks Markets wants a federal court to handle an Illinois lawsuit related to a security breach of customer credit and debit cards.

On Tuesday, the board heard a presentation that would use $11.4 million of the grant on various school buildings in DeKalb School District 428.

STERLING – A local doctor accused of illegally dispensing drugs that led to the deaths of at least 3 people hired a physician to issue prescriptions when he was absent, federal prosecutors say.

A suburban church with a team of four-legged ministers has been dispatched to Oklahoma to help victims of this week's tornado disaster.

A Northern Illinois University administrator who went on leave after an FBI investigation will retire at the end of the month.

Graduate Robert Isaiah Acosta stands as he is introduced during the West Aurora High School Class of 2013 commencement at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb.

SYCAMORE – A former Northern Illinois University student will get another opportunity to convince a judge or jury that he was justified in shooting a fellow student in the leg in February 2010.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a tornado watch for Kane County and eight other counties.

It's been a friendly family feud for Sarah Mowrey, 18, of rural Martinton, and Aaron Mercier, 17, of unincorporated St.

A Northern Illinois University vice president who has been part of a federal law enforcement investigation returned to campus Friday after a two-month paid leave.Eddie Williams, the university's chief of operations and one of its most powerful figures, plans to retire soon.

A DeKalb, IL doctor and his wife were arrested Wednesday on charges of illegally dispensing controlled substances and federal income tax fraud.

DeKALB – Local performance group Wooden Box Theater will present an event of live theater, poetry, fashion, photography and live music at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

The following was released by the Kendall County Sheriff's office. Governor Pat Quinn today announced President Barack Obama has approved his request for federal assistance to help people and businesses in 11 Illinois counties recover from historic flooding in mid-April. The announcement comes just one day after Governor Quinn submitted his request ... (more)

DeKALB – A 27-year-old DeKalb man accused of videotaping an acquaintance while he raped her remained in DeKalb County jail Monday unable to post $25,000. Matthew J. Rogers, of the 200 block of West Deerpath Lane, was charged Friday with criminal sexual assault, unlawful restraint and eavesdropping.

Roger and Marcia Scott have fostered more than 40 children since 1985. Of those children, the Scotts have adopted five.

The following was released by the Kendall County Sheriff's office. Governor Pat Quinn today announced President Barack Obama has approved his request for federal assistance to help people and businesses in 11 Illinois counties recover from historic flooding in mid-April. The announcement comes just one day after Governor Quinn submitted his request ... (more)

DIXON – Cobblestone 51 likely will be open by Wednesday at 117 N. Galena Ave., the former Little Angelo's site, owner Josh Burkhalter said.