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DeKalb’s past alive in ‘Acres’

By Matt Carlson | October 31, 2013

The history of DeKalb County has been recorded by local historians in an upcoming book, “Acres of Change.”The DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association brought authors of “Acres of Change,” which examines the history of DeKalb, to speak about...

Cooking contest supports kids

By Erin Kolb | October 31, 2013

The first Cooking for Kids’ Sake fundraiser, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of DeKalb County, will take place 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Hall, 322 Waterman St.Chefs in the middle school, high school or family divisions can bring a dish. Guests...

DeKalb nears end of city manager search

By Rachel Scaman | October 31, 2013

City Council will appoint a new city manager on Nov. 12 at the City Council meeting.The candidates for the position, named Wednesday, are Rodolfo D. Espiritu, Roger W. Fraser, Anne Marie Gaura, Raymond B. Keller and Susan K. McLaughlin. Former city manager...

Mayor preserves Sycamore history

By Jessi Haish | October 30, 2013

Sycamore’s mayor is making sure the work of his predecessors is preserved for generations to come.Mayor Ken Mundy has taken on the project of compiling all the minutes of Sycamore’s City Council meetings dating back to the beginning of the city in...

DeKalb names city manager candidates

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2013

DeKalb's city manager candidates have been named.The search for a new city manager is being completed through Voorhees & Associates, Inc. Former city manager Mark Biernacki announced his retirement in February, and it was effective June 14.The candidates...

Police Reports: Oct. 21-23

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2013

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.Oct. 21• Jordan C. Hopkins, 21, of Sycamore, was charged...

Senior illustration major Hayley Devitt hangs up the artwork submitted for her Halloween art exhibition, What Are You Afraid Of?. The exhibit was presented by her group, Humanities for Womyn.

Fears of local artists displayed at exhibit

By Dan Ehrhardt | October 30, 2013

Local artists were empowered by sharing what they are afraid of through art at the What Are You Afraid Of? exhibit Tuesday at the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The event featured live music performed by bands The Earth Program and Doleful Lions and...

Community relations Officer Chad McNett describes a holding pen, which will be cushioned for intoxicated criminals, in the booking room of the new police station Tuesday. The station is set to open in 10 to 14 days. 

New police station embraces technology

By Lark Lewis | October 29, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department will be able to call a new building their home in 10 to 14 days.Talk of the Police Department getting a new facility has been in the works for more than 10 years, and the new building, located at 700 W. Lincoln Highway, is...

Dancer takes over studio

By Erin Kolb | October 29, 2013

Dance Dimensions, 645 E. Lincoln Highway, dance studio is under new ownership and is now offering adult classes to reach out to NIU and the surrounding community.Owner Miranda Cordes took over the studio this summer after former owner Debbie Jones retired...

Clerk hopes to go full-time

By Ryan Chodora | October 29, 2013

DeKalb City Clerk Liz Peerboom is looking to work full time for the city.Peerboom was sworn in as the city clerk of DeKalb May 9. She has also been serving as the city clerk of Maple Park since 2011.Peerboom said she would like to see City Council make...

City Council votes in Irongate

By Lark Lewis | October 29, 2013

After more than nine months of debate, the Irongate of DeKalb Subdivision is becoming a reality.City Council discussed and voted on the development being placed near DeKalb High School on Dresser Road. The item was brought up as a second reading at City...

Artists bring fear to House

By Porsha Stennis | October 28, 2013

A student is hoping to expose female faces of the art world in DeKalb through a Halloween art exhibit.Senior illustration major Hayley Devitt is debuting her first art exhibit, called What Are You Afraid of?, from 9 p.m. to midnight today at the House...