Panel discusses opioid epidemic
Michael Urbanec
December 7, 2017
DeKALB — As the opioid epidemic tightens its grips on the surrounding area, a local pub hosted a STEM Cafe panel Tuesday to discuss how to combat its effect.Students and residents packed into a back room at Fatty’s Pub and Grill, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, prepared to have their questions about the ...
City wifi to arrive in spring
December 4, 2017
DeKALB — The city of DeKalb’s plan to expand free public wifi is estimated to be completed by late spring or early summer.The project, approved by city council Sept. 25, will provide visitors with free public access to wifi from Carroll Avenue to Fourth Street. The projected project cost of $85,...
City cracks down on property code violations
Morgan Fink
December 4, 2017
DeKALB — A total of 360 citations have been issued in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood after DeKalb officials took action on property code violations.City officials are pursuing properties with significant numbers of life-safety violations that could harm residents, according to a Nov. 30 press releas...
Store expands DeKalb diversity
Angela L. Pagan
November 20, 2017
DeKALB — Frozen mangoes, ready-to-eat curry meals with ingredients straight from India and Indian-style yogurt for less than $5 line the aisles of Gurukrupa Indian Grocery & Copy Services, 1005 W. Lincoln Highway.The small, family-owned business began with the intention to fill a need. Store ow...
Shots fired on Hillcrest Drive
Northern Star Staff
November 20, 2017
DeKALB — DeKalb Police Department officials are pursuing leads tied to a case of shots fired on the 800 block of Hillcrest Drive early Sunday morning.At about 2:54 a.m., an armed suspect fired several shots into a group of people before fleeing on foot with an accomplice toward Kimberley Drive, accordi...
Hate crime arrest made
Northern Star Staff
November 20, 2017
DeKALB — Michael E. Dickey, 69, of DeKalb, is the first person to be charged with a religiously motivated hate crime in DeKalb County.DeKalb Police Department officials responded Nov. 13 to reports of a woman being approached by Dickey while shopping at Wal-Mart, 2300 Sycamore Road. Dickey allegedly...
Under the lens: A look at DeKalb crime
Lindsey Salvatelli
November 16, 2017
Crime Under The Lens is a two-part series that investigates the recent increase of violence in DeKalb and its affect on residents.DEKALB - More than a week has passed since the sound of gunshots rang out on the northwest side of DeKalb, but the gun violence remains on the minds of residents and polic...
Learning center project loses steam
Lindsey Salvatelli
October 12, 2017
The STEAM Learning Center project was met with trepidation by some city officials during Monday’s meeting for the Committee of the Whole.The center would be a resource to the city and NIU that would offer families and students hands-on activities that focus on science, technology, engineering and mat...
16-year-old arrested for shooting
Northern Star Staff
October 9, 2017
DeKALB — DeKalb Police Department officials have detained a suspect after a shooting Friday at the 800 block of Oak Street despite a gunshot victim providing officers with a false report.A 16-year-old, who is now in custody at the Kane County Juvenile Detention Facility, 37W655 Lincoln Highway, ac...
Phase 1 of revitalization: Community discusses issues and ideas
Jessie Kern
September 28, 2017
DeKalb residents and students attended the first community meeting for the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan Wednesday to share their perspective on the needs of the community.The initiative is intended to develop a safer neighborhood for community members and student residents.This plan, passed by...
NIU and city to create public wifi
Lindsey Salvatelli
September 28, 2017
The city council approved a project that will end students’ and residents’ search for free wifi connections in the downtown area.The project, approved Monday, will provide visitors access to free public wifi from Carroll Avenue to Fourth Street. The anticipated cost of the project is $85,000.This p...
