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Corn Fest guide

By Rachel Scaman | August 27, 2014

The Huskies will sport custom Corn Fest jerseys during this year’s first football home game today.Corn Fest is a free annual music festival that runs Friday-Sunday on Lincoln Highway between First and Fourth streets.CharitiesThe jerseys will be auctioned...

Special meeting to talk environment

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2014

DeKalb’s Citizen Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Sept. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the Haish Conference Room of the DeKalb Municipal Building has been canceled. A special meeting has been scheduled for Sept. 11 at 4:30pm. The Citizen Environmental...

Leaving aldermen focus on upgrades

Leaving aldermen focus on upgrades

By Kelly Bauer | August 27, 2014

Third Ward Alderwoman Kristen Lash and 5th Ward Alderman Ron Naylor plan to use their last eight months in their positions to push for road improvements and airport expansion.The City Council members do not plan to seek re-election when their terms end...

Texas Roadhouse hiring employees

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2014

Texas Roadhouse, 1950 DeKalb Ave., is hiring.Texas Roadhouse is a Texas-themed steakhouse that serves American food with a Southwestern spin. The restaurant will open in October and is accepting applications. Anyone who wishes to apply can do so at www.jobs.net/jobs/texas-roadhouse-holdings/en-us/.

Rabid bat located in DeKalb County

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2014

The DeKalb County Health Department confirmed its first rabid bat of the year Aug. 19, and one of 18 found Statewide as of Aug. 21. The department warns that any bat found on the ground unable to fly during the day may be infected and should not be handled....

Road, parking lots close for Corn Fest

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 2014

The first of a series of road and parking lot closures began Tuesday in preparation for Corn Fest. The city lots of Glidden, Ellwood and Haish, as well as the parking lots of Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home and Frontier Communications will be closed from...

Police Report: Aug 8 to Aug 15

By Northern Star Staff | August 26, 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.August 8• Patricia E. Richard, 24, of DeKalb, was charged...

UPlaza upgrades concern landlords

By Mitchell Spence | August 26, 2014

Local landlords are worried University Plaza’s change to an apartment-style living setup is moving too fast.DeKalb Area Rental Association members voiced their concerns on the speed of the redevelopment plans for University Plaza, 900 Crane Drive, at...

Police Report: July 31 to Aug. 7

By Northern Star Staff | August 25, 2014

July 31• Kevin D. Coleman, 26, of Harvey, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.• Jordan Davidson, 25, of Elgin, was charged with trespassing.• Janet K. Westerlind, 55, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.• Edcedric D. Williams, 24,...

Police Report: July 23 to July 30

By Northern Star Staff | August 25, 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.July 23• Johnny C. Tate, 45, of DeKalb, was charged with...

City Police Reports: July 23-July 30

By Northern Star Staff | August 24, 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.July 23• Johnny C. Tate, 45, of DeKalb, was charged with...

NIU President Doug Baker (right) unveils the NIU quarterback greats window Tuesday outside of the Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway. This is the second year the city has partnered with NIU to honor Huskies players and athletics through window displays.NIU President Doug Baker (right) unveils the NIU quarterback greats window Tuesday outside of the Lincoln Inn, 240E. Lincoln Highway. This is the second year the city has partnered with NIU to honor Huskies players and athleticsthrough window display

Huskies honored through window displays

By Alex LaBee | July 27, 2014

NIU President Doug Baker (right) unveils the NIU quarterback greats window Tuesday outside of the Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway. This is the second year the city has partnered with NIU to honor Huskies players and athletics through window displays.NIU...