SYCAMORE – Ellen Jane Peterson had trouble reading the pizza toppings on the menu at the restaurant.
Her friend, Brenda Dubrowski, was getting embarrassed by the struggles and attempted to order for both of them.
Peterson, who has Down syndrome, explained to Dubrowski the importance of ordering her
... Read More »
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are trying to shuffle money to keep child care services from shutting down across the state.Illinois is on the verge of halting payments to go
... Read More »
DeKALB – The DeKalb City Clerk’s Office could see big changes, and the proposed fiscal 2013 budget is preparing for them.
The DeKalb City Council and the Finance Advisory Comm
... Read More »
SYCAMORE — A DeKalb woman charged last year with possession of drugs and stolen guns was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison.
During a hearing at the DeKalb County C
... Read More »
SYCAMORE — A man who pleaded guilty earlier this month to soliciting a child and child abduction was sentenced Wednesday to more than two years of probation.
During a hearing
... Read More »
SYCAMORE – Ellen Jane Peterson had trouble reading the pizza toppings on the menu at the restaurant.
Her friend, Brenda Dubrowski, was getting embarrassed by the struggles and
... Read More »
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are trying to shuffle money to keep child care services from shutting down across the state.Illinois is on the verge of halting payments to go
... Read More »
WAUKEGAN – Prosecutors in Lake County have dropped rape charges and won’t retry a man who spent 20 years in prison before DNA evidence pointed to someone else.Assistant State’
... Read More »
DES MOINES, Iowa – Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday that President Barack Obama’s support for increased federal debt has put the economy on a disastrous course, portraying
... Read More »
Illinois government faces myriad difficult decisions in dealing with its tight finances.How to rescue the floundering state museum system should not be one of them.The solutio
... Read More »
The Daily Chronicle editorial board offers this week’s thumbs up and thumbs down:
Thumbs up: To voter choices. Democrats have caucused in candidates to run in Congressional, s
... Read More »
Spotlight on ...
Dani Clark
Hiawatha, junior, pitcher
Clark threw a no-hitter in Monday’s 9-0 regional quarterfinal win against LaMoille, striking out 10 batters.
What to wat
... Read More »
GENOA – On some occasions, Danielle Engel will ask her mother if it looked like she ran the bases fast.
The Genoa-Kingston pitcher’s mom will assure her she does.
Engel like
... Read More »
Northern Illinois linebacker Jamaal Bass' trial was set for 9 a.m. on July 16 in Lucas County, Ohio, according to court documents released on Wednesday. ... Read More »
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Northern Illinois closed its road season Tuesday night with a 10-run, 12-hit outing against UW-Milwaukee at Henry Aaron Field. Despite a 94 minute rain delay, the Huskies were able to keep their foot on the throttle and defeated the Panthers, 10-4. Brett Frantini finished 2 for 4 at the plate with a homerun and four RBIs. ... Read More »
LAKE FOREST – The Bears have agreed to a four-year deal with safety Brandon Hardin and now have all their draft picks under contract.
The agreement was announced Tuesday. Term
... Read More »
CHICAGO – General manager Gar Forman says the Chicago Bulls will exercise their contract option for next season on coach Tom Thibodeau and will try to negotiate a new deal.
F
... Read More »
Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook’s dream ingredient.With virtually no effort from you, they add tons of protein-rich crunch and pack deep, savory flavors. Ground pea
... Read More »
It is the time of year when many are focused on graduation and commencement, anticipating life beyond school.
I became focused on the advantages of a liberal education while r
... Read More »
DeKalb witnessed its own version of the TV program “Antiques Roadshow” earlier this month when the Nehring estate sale was held at 417 N. First St.
Shirley Hamilton-Nehring, w
... Read More »
DeKalb city
Matthew K. Parks, 20, of the 9400 block of Sagewood Drive in Roscoe, was arrested Monday, May 14, on a warrant for battery.
Ayesha Jihad-Baaree, 27, of the 800 blo
... Read More »
Editor’s note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Briefs who have been
... Read More »
GENOA – Lonnie Knotts was known to spend his days at work and his nights fixing up motorcycles for his friends. “I’d work at dealerships, but I’d still come home and work on f
... Read More »
Don't miss this great event at Prairie on State Wine Cellars. They'll have the lovely Ms. Kris Crowe this eventing, her encore solo performance with the winery. ... Read More »
