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Latest Dekalb County Trials News
Former Aurora Township candidate dies in car crash
Illinois
AURORA — Carmen Cantu, who most recently lost a bid for Aurora Township trustee, was killed in a car crash on Interstate 88 last week, township officials confirmed Monday. Cantu, 61, died in a three-car crash April 22 after a collision with another vehicle on Interstate 88 near the DeKalb County-Kane County border. A truck began leaking ethanol after the crash, according to Illinois State Police ...
May 05 2013
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DeKalb man gets 37 years after pleading guilty to murder of NIU student
Naperville, Illinois
A DeKalb man was sentenced Wednesday to 37 years in prison for murdering a college freshman in a plea deal that was criticized by the victim's family and a former prosecutor, but defended by the state's attorney as the right decision to protect the public.
April 09 2013
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Tentative plea deal in murder of NIU freshman
Media, Illinois
A DeKalb man charged with murdering Northern Illinois University freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller has reached a tentative agreement to plead guilty in return for a 37-year prison sentence.
April 08 2013
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Early education urged for state
Illinois
DeKALB – Weeks before Gov. Pat Quinn is set to announce his state budget plan, a children’s advocacy group is calling for a greater investment in early childhood education and child care services.
February 19 2013
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Event to focus on mental balance for caregivers
Illinois
DeKALB – The Northern Illinois University Counseling Association will host a self care workshop Friday morning for nurses, counselors, educators and similar professionals.
February 19 2013
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Heritage Woods of DeKalb Assisted Living Community Named 2013 Caring Star
Illinois
Heritage Woods of DeKalb, a BMA affordable assisted living community in DeKalb, Illinois, has been named a Caring Star award winner. The community serves seniors of all incomes, including those on Medicaid.Bradley, Illinois (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Heritage Woods of DeKalb, a BMA affordable assisted living community, has been named a Caring Star of 2013 senior care service award winner by Caring ...
February 12 2013
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Focus on heart health this Valentine's Day
Illinois
SYCAMORE – University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County will offer “Meals for a Healthy Heart,” a two-session class for anyone interested in preventing or managing heart disease.
February 12 2013
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Cameras OK’d for courtrooms in Kendall, DeKalb
Illinois
The use of cameras in the courtroom by the new media has been OK’d for Kendall and DeKalb counties. The Illinois Supreme Court Thursday announced its approval of cameras in courtrooms in the new 23rd Circuit, which included Kendall and DeKalb, and in Lake County in the 19th Circuit. The Supreme Court noted that Chief Judge Timothy McCann of the 23rd Circuit already brings experience to the ...
January 25 2013
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Influenza picks up steam
Normal, illinois
DeKALB – The emergency room at Kishwaukee Community Hospital has seen a steady stream of patients with flu-like symptoms since the beginning of December.
January 15 2013
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William John Schoo, age 89
Mason, illinois
William John Schoo, age 89, of Flora, IL died at 3:35 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. He was born April 25, 1923 in DeKalb, Illinois to Albert P. and Bernice M. (Fagan) Schoo. He married Dorothy Mae Joslin on October 18, 1948 in DeKalb, IL. She preceded him in death on May 25, 2009. William was a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Army ...
December 28 2012
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Man, 73, to be sentenced in 1957 Illinois cold case murder
Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) -- A 73-year-old man who was convicted this fall of kidnapping and murdering a little girl more than a half-century earlier was expected to return to court Monday for sentencing. Jack McCullough faces a maximum sentence of life in prison when he stands before a judge in the DeKalb County community of Sycamore, the same town where 7-year-old Maria Ridulph’s life ended in December ...
December 10 2012
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Campbell reflects on 2-year tenure as state's attorney
Maple Park, Illinois
SYCAMORE – Clay Campbell will walk into the DeKalb County Courthouse today for the final time as DeKalb County State’s Attorney after a two-year tenure that included winning landmark cases and ruffling the feathers of those in power.
December 01 2012
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Billy Curl court date postponed due to hearing problems
Dekalb, Illinois
The trial for a Dekalb man accused of killing a Northern Illinois University student is postponed. A judge agreed Friday to delay William Curl's trial from December third until January. That's because
November 19 2012
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DeKalb schools expand health education
Illinois
DeKALB – Holly Maychszak is new to teaching elementary students, but she already has discovered that sometimes actions speak louder than words.
October 28 2012
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Brad Copple Receives AHA/IHA Most Valuable PAC Player Award
Illinois
Brad Copple, president of Kishwaukee and Valley West Community Hospitals, was recently honored for his advocacy efforts at the 2012 Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) Leadership Summit in Lombard.DeKalb, IL (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 Brad Copple, president of Kishwaukee and Valley West Community Hospitals, was recently honored for his advocacy efforts at the 2012 Illinois Hospital Association ...
October 05 2012
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New Location, Name for Community Cares Clinic
Sycamore, illinois
KishHealth System’s Community Cares Clinic is now the Center for Family Health and has moved to a new location at 165 E. Plank Road, Sycamore, the former DeKalb Clinic North building. The new location opened Tuesday, Sept. 4.DeKalb, IL (PRWEB) September 11, 2012 KishHealth System’s Community Cares Clinic is now the Center for Family Health and has moved to a new location at 165 E. Plank Road ...
September 25 2012
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Deadline for additional motions set in Curl trial
Dekalb, Illinois
SYCAMORE – Attorneys have a month to file additional motions in the case of the man charged with killing Northern Illinois University student Antinette “Toni” Keller.
September 22 2012
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Grant to improve county's health
Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health awarded $3.5 million in We Choose Health grants to 21 organizations covering 60 counties, including $112,899 to DeKalb County Health Department.
August 31 2012
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On the record ... with Kathy Haggard
Plano, illinois
Kathy Haggard retired from Kishwaukee Community Hospital after 44 years in nursing. She was instrumental in developing emergency medical programs in the southern part of DeKalb County.
August 08 2012
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Letters: Living With HIV And Violence In Your Town - NPR News
Hampshire, Illinois
Last week, after the mass murder in a Colorado movie theater, listeners wrote and called in to tell us the lessons they've learned after a dramatic attack in their town. Jay Walker emailed to tell us about a shooting in his hometown of Dekalb, Illinois ...
July 31 2012
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Rohl talks health care, education
Illinois
DeKALB – The Democratic candidate for the 16th Congressional District heard from people in DeKalb County on Saturday who have been affected by a range of political issues, from Medicaid and Medicare cuts to paying for college.
July 25 2012
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