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Blotter 11/5

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2012

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.

Monday

At 7:59 p.m., following a traffic stop at 1200 West Hillcrest Drive, Antauwn L. Harris, 19, and Christian D. Nabors, 19, were arrested. Harris was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and possession of cannabis. Nabors was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were transported to the police department.

At 9:01 p.m., Alexandra M. Panovich, 25, was located at Los Rancheros, 2350 Sycamore Road. Panovich was then charged with a warrant for failure to appear — driving with a suspended license.

New police station faces redesigns

By Brooke Shinberg | November 7, 2012

The new DeKalb police station is starting to take a new shape because of recent redesigns. The police station is being built on 700 W. Lincoln Highway. However, the original blueprint included more resources than are currently being included. Resources...

Kish Hospital hosts Holidays with Diabetes to help with healthy eating habits

By Maria Ahmad | November 7, 2012

Diabetics pay special attention to what they eat during the holidays, but Kishwaukee’s Diabetic Team encouraged all to practice healthy holiday indulging during a program Monday. Kishwaukee Community Hospital’s Diabetes Education Team hosted Holidays...

Christensen elected as new regional superintendent

By Kyle Boyd | November 6, 2012

Amanda Christensen won the position of regional superintendent of schools for DeKalb County. Christensen defeated Republican incumbent Derek Avery by more than 3,000 votes. She will now serve in the position for a four-year term. “I’m so excited and...

Demmer beats out Boken in 90th District

Demmer beats out Boken in 90th District

By Maria Ahmad | November 6, 2012

The 90th district elected Republican Tom Demmer as its new state representative, defeating Democrat Tom Boken by 24 percent. Ninety-two percent of  precincts were accounted for by 11:40 p.m. election night, with 62.1 percent of the votes for Demmer...

Blotter 11/4

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2012

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. Sunday At 10:35 p.m., officers went to Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmoore...

Local police offer advice for ensuring personal safety in city

By Brooke Shinberg | November 5, 2012

On average, the city of DeKalb faces a violent crime every 36 hours, and there is a sexual assault every eight days. There are a few simple things people can do to help ensure their own safety. “I think as far as the assaults, whether it be sexual or...

DeKalb may never get a shopping mall, offers substitutes for shoppers

By Gino Hernaiz | November 5, 2012

Without a large population and high income, DeKalb may never have a mall. Economic development consultant Roger Hopkins said population and household wealth determine whether a town or city will have a mall. The high-income neighborhoods in DeKalb and...

Blotter 10/31 – 11/3

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2012

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 5:47 a.m., Immigration and Customs Enforcement requested...

Former NIU Police officer argues for a dismissal of charges after new arguments were presented

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2012

The attorney for former NIU police officer Andrew Rifkin argued that NIU police failed to provide the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office with two key witness statements in Rifkin’s case. Rifkin, 24, was fired from the NIU Police Department...

Trafficking of large shipment of methamphetamine stopped by local authorities

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2012

A large shipment of methamphetamine was tracked and connected to a DeKalb resident, according to a press release from the DeKalb Police Department. Joseph P. Hosey Jr., 35, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to deliver...

Ben Gordon Center hosted its annual dodgeball fundraiser Saturday

By Maria Ahmad | November 4, 2012

Ben Gordon Center uses a gym class favorite to raise money for mental health and substance abuse programs. The Center’s seventh annual charity dodgeball tournament was held on Saturday with 30 different teams registered to play The tournament was held...