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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

An American flag waves on top of a pole on Aug. 19 in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse. A man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil last Tuesday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb man sentenced in crash that killed DeKalb County Deputy

By Brea Walters, News Reporter | September 1, 2025

DeKALB – The man behind the wheel of the semi that crashed and killed a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy last year was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday. Nathan Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, is ordered to serve the maximum sentence for one count...

A photo shows Mayor Cohen Barnes at a DeKalb City Council meeting on March 24. At its Monday meeting, the council agreed to move forward with a sales tax sharing agreement to cover a funding gap for a hotel construction project. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

City Council moves forward with hotel sales tax sharing agreement

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | August 27, 2025

DeKALB – At its Monday meeting, the DeKalb City Council agreed to move forward with a sales tax sharing agreement with TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn Hotel. They also proclaimed Aug. 8, 2025, as Dr. Leroy A. Mitchell day. REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT...

Candy Cloud, 2448 Sycamore Road, awaits its next customer on the evening of Aug. 4th. Candy Cloud’s first fall semester is approaching after holding their grand opening opening May 15. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Candy Cloud offers NIU students discounts, unique drinks

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | August 25, 2025

DeKALB – Candy Cloud, a new specialty drink cafe, opened at 2448 Sycamore Road on May 15. Candy Cloud offers a variety of beverages including, but not limited to, coffee, tea and smoothies. They also offer snack items and sweets. “It’s something...

The setting sun casts sharp shadows on Thursday evening at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Timothy M. Doll was found guilty of the murder of Gracie Sasso-Cleveland and sentenced to 52 years in prison on Thursday at the DeKalb County Courthouse, two years and one week after her death. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Sex offender sentenced to 52 years for murder of teenage girl

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | August 24, 2025

DeKALB – Convicted sex offender Timothy Doll was sentenced to 52 years in prison Thursday for the killing of 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland in 2023. Doll was charged on May 8, 2023, and pleaded guilty to first degree murder on Feb. 5, 2025, one...

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Tasha Sims is pictured. Sims announced on July 25 that she plans to run for re-election. (Courtesy of Tasha Sims)

DeKalb County Clerk Tasha Sims announces bid for another term

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | August 3, 2025

DeKALB – Republican Tasha Sims announced on July 25 that she will seek re-election as DeKalb county clerk and recorder. “I’m excited to share that I’m officially running for re-election as your DeKalb county clerk and recorder,” Sims said....

The Hopkins Park pool is pictured while closed for construction. The DeKalb Park District authorized IHC Construction to begin major renovations for the pool this summer. (Northern Star File Photo)

DeKalb Park District approves new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | June 1, 2025

DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners authorized IHC Construction to build a new outdoor swimming facility at Hopkins Park at their April 17 meeting. The decision follows the pool’s closure last summer and subsequent demolition...

A road closed sign sits surrounded by snow. Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12. (Northern Star File Photo)

Normal Road roundabout project set to begin May 12

By Austin Lamb, Assistant News Editor | April 30, 2025

DeKALB – Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12 with barricade installation and utility preparation. The project is planned to be completed in August, prior to the start of classes. DeKalb’s...

Bill Nicklas speaks at the city council meeting on March 25. The council renewed a school resource officer program with DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 at the meeting on Monday. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

DeKalb City Council renews school resource officer program, approves infrastructure contracts

By Gabriel Monk, News Reporter | April 29, 2025

DeKalb – At its Monday meeting, the DeKalb City Council approved a new five-year agreement with DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 to continue the city’s school resource officer (SRO) program. The council also moved forward with several major...

A DeKalb area farmer pulls a planter on a warm spring day. Berkeley Bohne, president of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, said he is concerned tariffs could disrupt the local agricultural economy. (Courtesy of DeKalb Farm Bureau)

DeKalb area farmers brace for impact of tariffs on agricultural economy

By Isabella Froh, News Reporter | April 25, 2025

DeKALB – ​As global trade tensions continue, the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and local farmers are concerned tariffs could disrupt the local agricultural economy, putting main crops like corn and soybeans at risk. Berkeley Boehne, president of the...

Lauren Underwood speaks at a town hall at DeKalb Highschool on Thursday evening. Underwood said the current administration is undermining American democracy. (Naomi Kelly | Northern Star)

Lauren Underwood highlights work with Dick Durbin, addresses problems with Trump administration at town hall

By Naomi Kelly, News Reporter | April 25, 2025

DeKALB- House Rep. Lauren Underwood said President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the current administration are attacking the Constitution and the institutions that have made America a beacon to the entire world at a town hall in DeKalb Thursday evening. The...

A protester stands on Illinois Route 23 while holding a sign that says “FASCIST IMPEACH 47 NOW” and flips off a truck as it billows smoke from its exhaust pipe. The No Kings protest began just before noon and lasted until around 1:45 p.m. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Hundreds gather in DeKalb for No Kings anti-Trump protest

By Austin Lamb, Assistant News Editor | April 21, 2025

DeKALB – Hundreds gathered at Hopkins Park in DeKalb to rally against President Donald Trump’s administration with signs such as “Trump is destroying democracy” and “Resist the monarchy” on Saturday as part of a nationwide anti-Trump protest...

A sign for Normal Road is pictured in front of a tree at the intersection of Normal and West Lincoln Highway. A portion of Normal Road will be closed for an estimated two to three weeks as part of a project to improve pedestrian safety. (Northern Star File Photo)

Normal Road to be temporarily closed to install median, crosswalks

By Austin Lamb, Assistant News Editor | April 18, 2025

DeKALB – A portion of Normal Road will be closed for an estimated two to three weeks starting April 21 to allow for the installation of a median and crosswalks. Normal Road will be closed to traffic between Edgebrook Drive and Ridge Drive as part...

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