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Authors of "Why Sycamore Works," (from left) Robert A. Glover, Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy, Bob Boey, Dean Copple and Clint Gittleson were part of a panel discussing Sycamore's history from a social economic perspective.

Sycamore book shows city workings

By Ryan Chodora | September 25, 2013

Thirty years of Sycamore’s manufacturing history have been condensed into a book written by an NIU alumnus.The Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., held an open panel discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475...

Sean Staats, 16, of DeKalb, has been missing since Sept. 23.

Two teens missing

By Jessi Haish | September 25, 2013

Police are following leads on two missing DeKalb teens.The teens have been missing since Sept. 23, and they were last seen in DeKalb.Sean Staats, 16, and Mikayla Dick, 15, both of DeKalb, are friends, said Sgt. Craig Woodruff. Staats is 5-feet-8 and weighs...

City Police Reports: Sept. 16-23

By Northern Star staff | September 24, 2013

Monday to Friday• Michael D. Tilton, 32, of Rochelle, was charged with a non-residential burglary.• Erica M. Robertson, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with telephone harassment. The complainant said the suspect has threatened over the phone to run her...

City building may see structural changes

By Jessi Haish | September 24, 2013

With the police department’s departure from the municipal building as it moves into a new station, the facility will be left with no security for the first time since its construction in 1967.Possible adjustments of staff and renovations to the building...

City pushes in hotel inspections

By Jessi Haish | September 24, 2013

Hotel owners and managers should expect to hear from the city as early as this week.At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance amending the code for hotel and motel inspections and licensing. The ordinance program is for inspection...

Blood cancer awareness brought to light

By Lark Lewis | September 24, 2013

Blood cancer awareness can be found as close as campus today.NIU Health Services will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Health Services building. This September marks the first International Blood Cancer Awareness month.Previously named...

Hotel project behind schedule

By Alan Kozeluh | September 23, 2013

The new Hampton Inn and Suites will not be finished in time for the Illinois High School Association football championships in November.The association will host its championship games at Huskie Stadium Nov. 29 and 30. The Hampton Inn and Suites being...

Fiesta shows Latino Culture in DeKalb

By Katie Charland | September 22, 2013

Latino heritage pride brought vendors and dancing to downtown DeKalb this weekend.Conexion Comunidad hosted its annual fiesta Saturday.“It’s a great event,” said Dan Kennui, 59, of DeKalb, with a smile on his face as he looked around at the people...

Garden tour shows off homegrown goods

Garden tour shows off homegrown goods

By Amy Shelton | September 22, 2013

DeKalb County Community Gardens held its first fundraising event this weekend, hosting a tour of nine of 40 gardens in the DeKalb and Sycamore area.The gardens project was started by project coordinator Dan Kenney in summer 2012 as a way to grow food...

Fire station sees overhaul

By Ryan Chodora | September 19, 2013

Fire Station Two, 1154 S. Seventh St., is getting its first renovation since its construction in 1957.Station Two is equipped with one bathroom and four sleeping quarters divided by curtains. The station was intended to house two personnel. It is 260...

Tattoo parlor comes to town

By Lark Lewis | September 18, 2013

On West Lincoln Highway, a new tattoo shop has emerged: DeKalb Tattoo Company, which opened Tuesday.DeKalb Tattoo Company, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, will join DeKalb’s other two tattoo shops, Out On A Whim and Proton Tattoo. Nick Misitano, owner of DeKalb...

City Police Reports: Sept. 14-15

By Northern Star staff | September 18, 2013

Sept. 14• Officers stopped a car in the 1200 block of Varsity Boulevard because a backseat passenger was hanging out of the side door of the van. An investigation was started and Anthony J. Calabrese, 20, of Schaumburg, was charged with an in-state...