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

A DeKalb Police patrol car is parked near the 7-Eleven at the corner of Hillcrest Street and Annie Glidden Road in January. This is just one of the streets in the area that has been watched by the Police Department to reduce crime.

Improvements made to safety of Hillcrest

By Lark Lewis | January 22, 2014

A DeKalb Police patrol car is parked near the 7-Eleven at the corner of Hillcrest Street and Annie Glidden Road in January. This is just one of the streets in the area that has been watched by the Police Department to reduce crime.

Market continues despite cold temps

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2014

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb will host the second Winter Farmers Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 at 158 N. Fourth St.The Winter Farmers Market will showcase more than 34 vendors from the area, with their products ranging from organically...

Public library adds technology options

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2014

The DeKalb Public Library has added faxing, scanning and sending documents to email addresses and flash drives to the list of services it provides.Guests will also be able to send documents to Sky Drive, Google Drive or their smartphone. The services...

A DeKalb police cruiser.

More charged in Travel Inn meth lab bust

By Rachel Scaman | January 21, 2014

Police have charged 13 more people who were involved in the manufacturing of meth at a Travel Inn room, and they expect to charge more.The DeKalb Police Department discovered the meth lab on Oct. 27 at the Travel Inn, 1116 W. Lincoln Highway.At the time,...

Search begins for park board leader

By Ryan Chodora | January 21, 2014

It’s expected that the DeKalb Park District will have a new executive director May.Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates have been commissioned to find the executive director of the DeKalb Park Board.The director acts as a connection link between the...

Library receives grant for remodeling

By Keisha Howerth | January 20, 2014

The DeKalb Public Library has secured additional funds for its remodeling project, which is set to begin construction in the spring.The project will begin with the construction of a new building. Once construction is completed, renovations will begin...

Alan Hubbard, The Gaming Goat manager, stands behind a display desk at The Gaming Goat, 311 E. Lincoln Highway. The store, which opened Saturday, sells board games, trading cards and more.

Gaming chain comes to city

By Carl Nadig | January 20, 2014

The city’s entertainment skill just leveled up.Saturday, locals attended the grand opening of DeKalb’s newest recreational store, The Gaming Goat, 311 E. Lincoln Highway. For the afternoon, attendees played games focused on fantasy, science fiction...

Outdoor, indoor fun in Genoa

By Keisha Howerth | January 16, 2014

DeKalb County residents can revel in the winter season with family and friends this Saturday at Winterfest in Genoa.The University of Illinois Extension will host the annual event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell...

A Cortland ambulance exits the drive from Cortland Elementary School Tuesday. More than 60 people were treated for low-level carbon monoxide exposure after gas from a landfill swept over the school, 370 E. Lexington Ave.

More than 60 ill after landfill gas hits school

By Lark Lewis | January 15, 2014

A Cortland ambulance exits the drive from Cortland Elementary School Tuesday. More than 60 people were treated for low-level carbon monoxide exposure after gas from a landfill swept over the school, 370 E. Lexington Ave.

Selfless community members wanted

By Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2014

Kishwaukee United Way is looking for members of the community who perform selfless deeds for nonprofit organizations, according to the Daily Chronicle.Members and volunteers are encouraged to nominate those they think are worthy of receiving the Spirit...

Library puts grant toward remodeling

By Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2014

The DeKalb Public Library received an $11.6 million check as a grant.The check was given by Secretary of State Jesse White Monday.The money will go toward the library’s remodeling project, which will cost an estimated $24 million, according to the Daily...

Egyptian Theatre to host film series

By Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2014

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., collaborated with NIU to host a film series featuring award-winning movies.The series began Tuesday with “All Quiet on the Western Front.” The next film in the series will be “It Happened One Night” at...