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Illinois General Assembly to look at medical marijuana laws

By Alex Yorko | December 3, 2012

The Illinois General Assembly will vote on the legalization of medical marijuana this month. State Representative Lou Lang, D-Skokie, the chief sponsor of Illinois’ legalization bill, pushed the vote in the General Assembly to later this month during...

Some citizens starting to question Grady, NIU Police Department’s integrity

By Robert Baird | December 3, 2012

Some DeKalb residents have become wary of NIU Police Chief Donald Grady, who was placed on administrative leave on Nov. 10, and are questioning the integrity of the NIU Police Department. Last month, Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state’s attorney, requested...

Feed’em Soup to host holiday bake sale

By Northern Star Staff | December 3, 2012

Feed’em, 122 S. First St., will be offering baked holiday treats as a fundraiser for the organization, according to a Saturday news release. The non-profit will be selling cherry, apple and French apple pies for $12, kolache nut rolls for $15 and holiday...

Kish Hospital hosts seminar on adoption

By Brooke Shinberg | December 2, 2012

Children’s Home + Aid works to make adoption easy and successful Children’s Home + Aid, 910 Second Ave. in Rockford, held a meeting on Sunday at Kishwaukee Hospital about the easiest ways to go about adopting a child. The agency has helped five children...

Women’s Center treats DeKalb to music, fun at shopping fair

By Alex Yorko | December 2, 2012

DeKalb residents showed their support by shopping at a DeKalb Area Women’s Center holiday fair. The DeKalb Area Women’s Center (DAWC), 1021 State St., hosted its 18th annual Holiday Shopping Fair on Saturday. Artists, crafters and home-based businesses...

Between the Lines: Bear Wolf

By Jessi Haish | December 2, 2012

Bear Wolf is working toward world domination by doing what he loves to do. “I plan to take over the world one small town at a time,” Wolf, owner of New Game in Town, 811 W. Lincoln Highway, said. Wolf is in the process of opening a second store in...

Blotter 11/28 – 12/1

By Northern Star Staff | December 2, 2012

View City Blotter 11/28 - 12/1 in a larger map   The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Wednesday At...

DeKalb set to host Santa in downtown tonight

By Samantha Brockett | November 28, 2012

Santa Claus is coming to town during a public meet and greet downtown today. Re:New DeKalb is hosting their annual holiday event at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., today. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with cookies, cocoa and caroling performed...

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David Jacobson to run for Mayor of DeKalb

By Joe Palmer | November 28, 2012

First ward alderman David Jacobson will be running for mayor of DeKalb. Jacobson, who was elected alderman in April 2011, is aiming to be a candidate on the ballot during the April 9 general election. Jacobson joins John Rey, Mike Verbic and Jennifer...

DeKalb and Sycamore prepare for holiday events

By Alex Yorko | November 28, 2012

The holidays are here and there are plenty of free upcoming events for DeKalb and Sycamore residents to take part in. Discover Sycamore will be host Winter Chocolate Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. Residents will be able to enjoy a variety of chocolate...

Local church to host breakfast to fundraise

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2012

The Unitarian Universalist Church, 158 N. Fourth St., will host a breakfast on Dec. 15. The meal will take place at the church. The Welcome Cafe will provide food on a free-will donation basis for the unemployed and under-employed, according to a Tuesday...

YMCA hosts family night for community fun, activities

By Brooke Shinberg | November 28, 2012

On Nov. 18, the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, DeKalb School District, Kishwaukee Community Hospital and NIU teamed up to host a family night at the YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road. More than 70 families attended this event, which included four stations that encouraged...