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A Waste Management truck pulls out of the DeKalb County Recycling and Disposal Facility and landfill, 18370 Somonauk Road. The landfill will expand to accept more waste, which will bring in more money for the county.

Landfill to expand, bring in more revenues, wastes

By Alissa Jacob | March 6, 2014

The DeKalb County Landfill is expanding in exchange for a $1 million contribution from DeKalb County Waste Management to the town of Cortland.The Town of Cortland is one mile from the landfill, 18370 Somonauk Road. Waste Management spokeswoman Lisa Disbrow...

Jo Cessna, culinary instructor with KishHealth Systems, gives a demonstration on how clean, store and cook early spring greens at a DeKalb County Community Gardens meeting. The meeting — the first of the year — was Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 N. Fourth St. Meetings are the first Monday of every month.

DeKalb County Community Gardens | Jo Cessna

By Kelsey Oppegard | March 5, 2014

Jo Cessna, culinary instructor with KishHealth Systems, gives a demonstration on how clean, store and cook early spring greens at a DeKalb County Community Gardens meeting. The meeting — the first of the year — was Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalist...

Jo Cessna, culinary instructor with KishHealth Systems, gives a demonstration on how clean, store and cook early spring greens at a DeKalb County Community Gardens meeting. The meeting — the first of the year — was Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 N. Fourth St. Meetings are the first Monday of every month.

Group wants to grow communiversity garden

By Colin Finnegan | March 5, 2014

DeKalb County Community Gardens discussed its plan to grow a food forest and a communiversity garden near campus during its Tuesday meeting.The DeKalb County Community Gardens organization had its first meeting of the year at the Unitarian Universalist...

Sycamore businesses plan appearence improvements

Sycamore businesses plan appearence improvements

By Keisha Howerth | March 4, 2014

The Sycamore City Council’s draft of its updated plan on zoning and land uses to improve the downtown’s appearance should be expected in the next 45 days.Mundy said Sycamore’s Architectural Review Committee has been recommending grants to the City...

Early voting for primary continues

By Northern Star Staff | March 4, 2014

Early voting for the March 18 primaries began Monday and will end March 15.Those registered to vote in DeKalb County may vote 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Blackhawk...

Applications due for farm vendors

By Northern Star Staff | March 4, 2014

The DeKalb Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for the 2014 market season.The DeKalb Farmers Market features more than 20 vendors and provides the community with fresh produce, meats, bread, baked goods, cheese, pet treats, flowers and more.The...

County clerk hopefuls compete in primaries

By Colin Finnegan | March 4, 2014

Two locals are facing off in Democratic County Clerk primary while the Repulican candidate goes unopposed.The primary for the Democratic spot will take place March 18, and it pits Trent Taylor and Denise Ii against each other. Early voting for county...

Police reports: Feb. 26 to 28

By Northern Star Staff | March 3, 2014

Wednesday• Torron N. Hawkins, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly conduct and possession of cannabis 30 grams and under.• Kellan D. Sandine, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery and violation of order...

DeKalb attorney charged with theft

By Alissa Jacobs | March 2, 2014

DeKalb lawyer Kevin O. Johnson was in court Friday for a misdemeanor charge — which was dropped — and was charged with a felony.Johnson, who operates a law office at 901 N. First St., allegedly took money from a former employee’s check and did not...

Meeting teaches how to eat healthy

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 2014

Would you like to learn how to eat healthy food that still tastes good this spring?There will be a Fresh Greens and DeKalb County Community Gardens Organizing meeting 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 158 N. Fourth St. Jo Cessna, culinary instructor with Community...

Greek Physique raises awareness

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 2014

The Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity will host Greek Physique, an amateur bodybuilding competition, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Competitors train for months getting ready for this event. General admission is $10, while tickets...

Police report: Feb. 19 to 24

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 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.Feb. 19• Candace Y. Bell, 47, of Cortland, was charged with...