![Different graphs shows car crash data from 2023 in DeKalb. In 2023, DeKalb had 580 more crashes than 2013. (Northern Star graphic)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/0A1262AC-BF92-4D33-A810-23FFAF3BC11F-480x1200.jpeg)
DeKalb sees an increase in car crashes
By Devin Oommen and Rachel Cormier
| May 1, 2024
![The DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State St. sits under a blue sky with the American flag and the Illinois flag in front of it. Saturday the Walk to End Child Abuse will walk from Sycamore High School to the court house. (Northern Star file photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6502-1200x799.jpeg)
Annual Walk to End Child Abuse to happen Saturday
By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
| April 26, 2024
![Matt Streb (left), chief strategy officer for NIU, discusses the developments for the purchase of land for the NIU Greek Life Center with Catherine Squires, vice president of University Advancement and president and CEO of the NIU Foundation. Shop owners of DeKalbs Central Business District voiced their concerns over a proposed levy for downtown DeKalb residents to reimburse the city for street maintenance costs. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4952-1-1200x900.jpg)
NIU expects to purchase land for Greek Life Center
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| April 23, 2024
![Huskie buses sit parked in the Huskie Line bus barn. On Sunday at Francis Road in Virgil Township near Illinois Route 38, police responded to a car crash involving a Huskie Bus. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5842-1200x600.jpeg)
Driver collides with NIU Huskie Bus in Virgil
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| April 17, 2024
![Keg & Kernel, located at 106 E. Lincoln Highway, sits open on Wednesday night. Keg & Kernel has announced it will be permanently closing April 28. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5821-1200x900.jpeg)
Keg & Kernel to close its doors
By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor
| April 17, 2024
![Kelvin Hawthorne, president of NIUs AMS chapter, stands in front of a weekly forecast. Students and DeKalb residents can expect severe weather Tuesday. (Kelvin Hawthorne | Northern Star/AMS)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2947-1200x674.jpeg)
Possible severe weather Tuesday
By Kelvin Hawthorne, Meteorologist
| April 16, 2024
![The DeKalb City Council sit and share their council member reports at the City Council meeting on April 8. The board approved an agreement for the Illinois Aviation Academy to train pilots at the DeKalb Municipal Airport. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4684-1200x900.png)
DeKalb Airport to house second Illinois Aviation Academy
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| April 8, 2024
![Solar Eclipse glasses sit on a ledge. Monday from 12:50 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. DeKalb will experience a partial solar eclipse. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4602-1200x800.jpeg)
Solar Eclipse to occur Monday
By Anastasia Ehlers, News Reporter
| April 8, 2024
![Illinois State Police carry a U.S. flag during Deputy Sheriff Christina Musils funeral service. There was a procession that took place after the funeral service. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4416-1200x800.jpeg)
Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil laid to rest Thursday
By Emily Beebe and Gabby Crabtree
| April 4, 2024
![Kelsey Gettle, legal program manager for Safe Passage, leads a group of people in a rally. Tuesday evening Take Back the Night marched around the Egyptian Theater in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4045-1200x800.jpeg)
DeKalb rallies to support Take Back the Night
By Sean Reed, Photo Editor
| April 3, 2024
![A laptop sits with RAMP’s homepage open. RAMP is a center for independent living for people with disabilities. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3900-1200x831.jpeg)
RAMP offers assistance to people with disabilities
By Kayla Martin, News Reporter
| April 1, 2024
![The DeKalb Public Library sign sits outside at night with lights shining on it. At 6 p.m. on April 22, City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2024 Second Draft Annual Action Plan. (Northern Star file photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeKlab-Library-File-Photo-1200x751.jpg)
City Council to hold a public hearing
By Kahlil Kambui, Senior News Reporter
| March 26, 2024
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