DeKALB – With two parents who worked there, Melissa Dye says she practically grew up at Northern Illinois University, where she graduated with a degree in vocal performance in ... Read More »

SHABBONA – About 40 volunteers waded in and along the chilly waters of Indian Creek on Wednesday, May 8 to save 23 walleyes and 91 muskellunge, commonly known as muskies.“I ha ... Read More »

125 YEARS AGOMay 16, 1888The Shabbona Express said the Democratic county convention held there last week “was not as harmonious as it might have been. To us outsiders it looke ... Read More »

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 C ... Read More »

SHABBONA – Shabbona Lake will hold its Crappie Contest Weekend from 6 a.m. Saturday, May 18 until 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19.   Very large crappie have been found in the lake recen ... Read More »

DeKALB – Barb City Manor Inc., the governing board of Barb City Manor Retirement Home in DeKalb, recently hosted its annual Volunteer Thank You Dinner to honor all the members ... Read More »

GENOA – Becky Haag of Genoa has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare ... Read More »

GENOA – Parag Maniar sees a void of pharmaceutical options in Genoa, and he hopes to fix that in July. That’s when he is planning on opening his new pharmacy, Genoa Pharmacy. ... Read More »

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Northern Illinois baseball team (22-32, 16-11 MAC) clinched its first ever Mid-American Conference West division championship Saturday afternoon in 10 innings at Ball Diamond as the Huskies defeated Ball State (28-23, 15-12 MAC) on Connor Schomig’s three-run double, 6-4. NIU will begin the MAC Tournament in Avon, Ohio May 22-25 at All Pro Freight Stadium. It is the Huskies highest-ever seeding in the MAC Tournament. ... Read More »

MUNCIE, Ind. - Northern Illinois reliever Zach Badgley worked 4.2 innings for Huskies, limiting Ball State to one run, two hits and two strikeouts. NIU (21-32, 15-11 MAC) would fall to BSU (28-22, 15-11 MAC) in game two of the series, 14-3. Tomorrow’s game will now decide the Mid-American Conference West division champion. ... Read More »

Make a wooden bluebird house, a bird call, and a bird feeder. You'll get to know the birds in your own backyard and learn about some of the most extreme birds on the planet. Awesome for ages 8 and up, under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited, registration is required. ... Read More »

Rick Grimes and his band of survivors can be seen fighting “walkers” Sunday nights on AMC’s hit show “The Walking Dead.” ... Read More »

Each week we take a look at how much house you can expect to get at a specific price point. This week, we’re looking at homes priced around $250,000. ... Read More »