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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...

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...

City Police Reports: July 14-July 22

By Northern Star Staff | July 27, 2014

July 14• Daniel R. Walker, 25, of Chicago, was arrested on an in-state warrant.• Meghan E. Chadra, 37, of Maple Park, was arrested on an in-state warrant.• Jessica Garcia, 31, of DeKalb, was arrested on an in-state warrant.July 15• Amanda N. Craft,...

City celebrates library changes at groundbreaking

By Northern Star Staff | July 27, 2014

The city’s public library broke ground on its expansion Saturday.The groundbreaking was set to feature games, food and drink and music from the Barb City Stompers.During its expansion, the library will add a building and then renovate its existing location...

Sycamore to get new fire engine

By Northern Star Staff | July 27, 2014

The Sycamore Fire Department will use a $384,750 grant to buy a fire engine.The fire engine will become a front line engine, and the current front line engine will replace an engine that is more than 35 years old, according to a news release from Sycamore.The...

Charity scavenger hunt to help prevent tragedy

By Jackie Nevarez | July 27, 2014

Friends and family of Seth Bartosik will honor him with the inaugural Sethtastic Scavenger Hunt Aug. 8-10.Bartosik, 20, of Cortland, died June 26. A graduate of DeKalb High School, hockey player and aspiring culinary student, he always went against the...