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Cops: DeKalb woman drove car into Smoker’s World, was allegedly intoxicated

By Keith Hernandez | September 12, 2014

A DeKalb woman drove a Honda Accord into Smoker's World early Friday, police say.Sgt. Jim Haacker said Patricia Racine, 52, of DeKalb, was intoxicated when she drove the car into the shop, 818 Lincoln Highway, at about 10:12 a.m.Racine attempted to flee...

Toy Run to raise money, awareness

By Northern Star Staff | September 11, 2014

DeKalb County Toys for Tots will host the DeKalb County Toy Run in conjunction with Genoa Post 337 of the Legion Riders.

Riders will meet 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27 for registration at the DeKalb Harley-Davidson Dealer, 969 N. Peace Road. Registration is $10 per driver, $5 per passenger and one unwrapped toy. Those who register will ride to Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. in Genoa.

Admission for non-riders is $5. Toys collected at the run will go to the more than 2,500 needy children of DeKalb County in December.

Contact Michael Fogelsanger at 815-761-0161 for more information.

Regionalization considered for DeKalb-Taylor Airport

By Mitchell Spence | September 10, 2014

The city is considering regionalizing the DeKalb-Taylor Municipal Airport to draw in more commercial businesses.There has been talk of increasing the area the airport services and drawing more business to it, said 5th Ward Alderman Ronald Naylor. Naylor...

Police Report: Sept. 2 to Sept. 7

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 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. 2• Dylan J. Donzelli, 22, of Carol Stream, was charged...

DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks uses CodeRED, DeKalb’s new city-wide alert system. The alert system is a free resource for community members to be updated on severe weather announcements and crime alerts. CodeRED will have its first test call Monday.

City alert sytem schedules test call

By Kristin Maglabe | September 10, 2014

The DeKalb Fire Department will launch the first test call for the CodeRED warning system Monday.CodeRED is a high-speed notification system that alerts people in DeKalb of emergencies, including fires and missing persons reports. The CodeRED alerts are...

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery awards officer Jeffery Winters, during Monday’s City Council meeting, for an act of kindness and call to service.

Vote delayed for safety, cost issues

By Northern Star Staff | September 9, 2014

City Council has postponed voting on an ordinance that would change the way the city inspects commercial and industrial businesses.The ordinance would require commercial and industrial businesses to be inspected annually at the business owner’s expense....

Homeless animals helped by events

By Northern Star Staff | September 7, 2014

TAILS Humane Society will host a day of events to raise money for homeless animals.The 5K-9 Run for the Rescues kicks off at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 1-mile Mutt Strut dog walk at 9:30 a.m. The Fun Fest, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will include demonstrations,...

Farmers’ Market less busy: vendor

By Mitchell Spence | September 7, 2014

The Sycamore Farmers’ Market has had busier years, according to some returning vendors.The Farmers’ Market, 300 W. Elm St., is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday until Sept. 28.Returning vendor Theis Farm II appeared to have the largest produce selection...

Several car parts stolen in city: cops

By Northern Star Staff | September 7, 2014

City police said they are facing several thefts of catalytic convertors.The police department received reports of catalytic converter thefts Wednesday and Thursday in the west and northwest sections of the city. Parking lot surveillance footage depicts...

Reception planned for DeKalb exhibit

By Northern Star Staff | September 7, 2014

The Anthropology Museum will hold an opening reception for its Curated by DeKalb: 50 years of the Anthropology Museum exhibition at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 in Cole Hall.The exhibition, running now until May, was part of a community effort to decide which of the...

Police Report: Aug. 28 to Aug. 31

By Northern Star Staff | September 7, 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.Aug. 28• Will E. Lewis, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with possession...

Glidden hosting print archive class

By Northern Star Staff | September 3, 2014

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, will hold a workshop on how to digitally archive print photographs 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 14.Glidden Homestead archivists Maureen Kelley and Sally DeFauw, and Cindy Ditzler, homestead...