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Despy Bales, owner of the Sozo Market, 665 E. Lincoln Highway, shows displays of han crafted jewelry, art, trinkets and apparel from Uganda, Zambia, Thailand, Southeast Asia and areas around the globe. Proceeds help fund missionaries in areas where human trafficking is prevalent. Sozo Market also helps fund education and medical supplies abroad.

Shop helps rescued people

By Keisha Howerth | December 3, 2013

A new shop in DeKalb is selling items to help those living in developing countries.Sozo Market, 665 E. Lincoln Highway, works with missionaries to sell items made by rescued people, like human trafficking victims from China and Thailand.“This is a project...

Three men charged with home invasion, battery

By Anthony Szudarski | December 3, 2013

Police responded to a fight and home invasion in the 2400 block of Williams Way Dec. 2.According to police, three men entered the victims’ home without permission and attacked the residents. One suspect had a knife. Four victims had minor injuries but...

Musician plays bugle for hometown heroes

By Ryan Chodora | December 3, 2013

A Sycamore resident plays the bugle to give back to the community.Gene Vanden Bosch is a bugler for Bugles Across America, a non-profit organization that provides live performances of taps and the national anthem for veteran ceremonies and funerals. Vanden...

Police search for armed robbery suspect

By Jessi Haish | December 2, 2013

Officers are searching for a man involved in an armed robbery at University Heights apartments last week.At about 4 p.m. Wednesday, a man, masked and armed with a gun, entered an apartment rental office at University Heights, 1120 Varsity Boulevard, according...

Finest Furniture to set up in DeKalb next week

By Anthony Szudarski | December 2, 2013

Students will be able to buy furniture without going out of town as Finest Furniture HomeStore will open in DeKalb next week.The store will be in the Parkview Business Center on Sycamore Road just north of Jewel-Osco.Finest Furniture will specialize in...

City’s restaurant growth shows economic change

City’s restaurant growth shows economic change

By Keisha Howerth | December 2, 2013

The city’s economic situation is showing “positive signs” as more restaurants open.DeKalb is pursuing retail and restaurant opportunities that may interest students, along with residential growth. Roger Hopkins, the city’s economic development...

‘Heroes’ provide presents

By Porsha Stennis | December 1, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department and Target hope to help even more children this year than its Heroes and Helpers program usually does.In 2011, the Benevolent and Protective Association, a group of officers who raise money to sponsor youth groups and events...

Property values to see decreases

By Kate Chopelas | December 1, 2013

Property owners will see a decrease in their property value with the next fiscal year.An increased 11 percent tax levy, or imposed property tax, has been set for the 2014 fiscal year. With this development and a changing market, the city will be accessing...

DeKalb police help tornado victims

By Deanna Frances | November 27, 2013

On Nov. 26, employees and volunteers of the DeKalb and Sycamore Police Departments visited the towns of East Peoria and Washington, Ill., where tornadoes destroyed more than 1,000 homes and left one dead and many injured Nov. 17.The tornado disaster relief...

DeKalb Mayor John Rey discusses the proposed amendment to the annexation agreement for the Glidden Crossing subdivision at City Council Nov. 25.

Crossing selling liquor debated by city, locals

By Lark Lewis | November 26, 2013

The majority of Monday’s City Council meeting was occupied with talk of a video gaming establishment being added to Glidden Crossing, located at the corner of Malta and Annie Glidden roads.Video Gaming Terminals, a proposed tenant of Glidden Crossing,...

Police authority

Buckle up for the holidays

By Stoney Stone | November 25, 2013

In an preventative effort to curb reckless behavior, local officers are planning roadside safety checkpoints throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.Officers will check for seat belt use as Illinois law requiresall passengers in a vehicle to wear a seat belt....

Physics professor to give perspective on Higgs boson

By Northern Star Staff | November 25, 2013

As part of its STEM Cafe series, NIU STEM Outreach invites the public to a discussion on the importance of the Higgs boson discovery.The event is free to the public and will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Claddagh Irish Pub, 1702 Commons Drive...