DeKALB – Across the country, sexual assault and domestic abuse is an all-too-common occurrence that must be actively fought against.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge survivors, hear their stories and prevent future assaults.
Safe...
By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor
| April 13, 2023
DeKalb — NIU’s Department of Special Collections and Archives will be hosting an event to learn more about the digitization process of older Northern Star Articles.
The event will be taking place at 12 p.m. April 23 at the Glidden Homestead.
Associate...
DeKALB – Illinois gas prices are increasing with prices reaching an average of $3.94 per gallon. Prices are 11.6 cents higher than last week based on GasBuddy reports.
The current average stands 31.6 cents higher than the cost last month. In regards...
DeKALB – The City Council meeting was flooded with over 50 community members, many in line to voice public comments about the council’s decision to either accept the “Greek Life” or the “Community Gardens” proposal to fill the former Annie...
By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer
| April 11, 2023
DeKALB - The Tails Humane Society pet of the week is the tripod dog named Evee. She’s the lucky gal to be featured this week to all of DeKalb’s dog lovers.
Evee is approximately three and a half years old and she is a large mixed breed that weighs...
DeKALB – NIU might not be the largest university in the state without a passenger rail service for much longer, as a recent study conducted by DeKalb, NIU and Sam Schwartz Consulting suggests.
The feasibility study to extend Metra commuter rail services...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| April 4, 2023
Editor’s note: This piece will be updated to reflect the results as votes are counted. Unofficial results can be found on the DeKalb County website.
DeKALB – Elections for DeKalb City Council alderman in wards 1, 3, 5 and 7 were held Tuesday.
This...
Meet Cliff, the gentle 15 lb. pitbull who’s this week’s Tails’ Pet of the Week.
Cliff is a fit, floppy-eared good boy who loves to give kisses just as much as he’d like his butt scratched. He is 3-years-old and gets along with cats and dogs...
DeKALB – Hazardous weather is expected to hit Tuesday in DeKalb County.
According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms and forceful winds ranging from 40 mph to 50 mph are anticipated for Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Sophomore...
DeKALB – The National Weather Service has predicted severe weather to occur Friday afternoon and evening. This severe weather could include thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail and possibly tornadoes.
This severe weather is predicted to occur in multiple...
DeKALB – Gas prices in Illinois are on the rise with the current cost increasing by 6.8 cents per gallon since last week. The state average is currently $3.67 per gallon according to GasBuddy reports.
Compared to last month, prices have increased...
