Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Sycamore woman stabbed husband’s friend in attempted murder: police

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2014

Police say Nicholle Martinez, 41, of Sycamore, stabbed an acquaintance of her estranged husband, leading to charges of attempted first degree homicide.At about 4 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of an attack in progress in the 1300 block...

DeKalb police issue 77 citations during traffic campaign

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2014

DeKalb police issued 77 citations, including 48 seatbelt citations and 11 improper use of cellphone citations, during their Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program campaign, according to a news release.During the campaign, officers worked 55 hours on seatbelt...

Police Reports: Sept. 25-28

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2014

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Thursday• Tyree M. Burgess, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with...

Fire causes $10K in smoke damage

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2014

A Monday fire caused $10,000 in smoke damage in a residence in the 400 block of East High Street.The Sycamore Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 12:23 p.m. and encountered a burning dehumidifier unit in the house’s basement, according to...

Texas Roadhouse, 1950 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore, will have a soft opening three weeks into October.

Texas Roadhouse to soft open in 3 weeks

By Kristin Maglabe | October 1, 2014

Texas Roadhouse will open its doors during the third week of October.Office manager Toni Boals said there will be a soft opening, meaning there is no grand opening or special event at Texas Roadhouse, 1950 DeKalb Ave.“We’re just going to open the...

Arcade celebrates 30th year with all-you-can-play event

By Marilou Terrones | September 30, 2014

Star Worlds Arcade will hold an all-you-can-play event this weekend to kick off its 30th anniversary celebrations.Patrick O’Malley, of DeKalb, will celebrate 30 years as the owner of Star Worlds Arcade, 1234 E. Lincoln Highway, in January. A pre-party...

Mosquitoes with West Nile found

By Northern Star Staff | September 30, 2014

A batch of mosquitoes caught in DeKalb and Sycamore have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to a DeKalb County Health Department news release.No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in DeKalb County this year, although the virus...

Jimmy John's Security Breach

Jimmy John’s Security Breach

By Brandon Semel | September 30, 2014

Sal Chavez (right), junior athletic training major, takes a customer’s order at Jimmy John’s, 850 Pappas Drive. The store was one of about 216 stores affected by a security breach that began in June. Though customers may now securely use credit and...

Local Jimmy John’s security breached

Local Jimmy John’s security breached

By Rachel Scaman | September 30, 2014

Local Jimmy John’s registers will use new card readers to protect customers following a security breach that affected about 216 stories, including one in DeKalb.Jimmy John’s released a statement Wednesday saying it learned of a possible security breach...

Police Reports: Sept. 21-24

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2014

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Sept. 21• Milford Rogers, 23, of Chicago, was charged with...

DeKalb names Ellen Divita Community Development director

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2014

Ellen Divita has been selected as DeKalb’s Community Development director.Divita begins serving Nov. 20.The Community Development director was a position City Manager Anne Marie Gaura recommended during the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget process. The director...

Police Report: Sept. 18-21

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2014

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Sept. 18• Debra R. Brazzale, 47, of DeKalb, was charged with...