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Elementary school hosts craft fair to raise funds for new equipment

By Jessi Haish | November 4, 2012

Founders Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) held a craft fair Saturday to raise funds for new soccer goals. Founders Elementary School, 821 S. Seventh St., hosted various vendors in the gymnasium. Funds raised came from an entrance...

Dietitian to host a program on managing diabetes on Dec. 4

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2012

A registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator will offer a program to help people manage their diabetes and enjoy the holidays, according to a University of Illinois Extension news release. Marilyn Csernus will offer the program called Managing...

DHS Band raies money for trip to Sugar Bowl

By Maria Ahmad | November 4, 2012

The DeKalb High School Marching Band is preparing to taste the sweetness of the Sugar Bowl. Members of the band hosted a Cajun dinner to help cover the costs of their upcoming New Orleans trip, which centers around the band’s halftime performance at...

NIU student found dead in Pi Kappa Alpha house

By Northern Star Staff | November 2, 2012

Update (4:23 p.m.): Ruth Bogenberger, the mother of David, said the family is "shocked and distraught" by their loss. According to the Chicago Tribune, Gary Bogenberger, the father of David, said David was a triplet and decided to study finance at NIU...

Amenti Haunted House provides scares, memories

By Brooke Shinberg | October 31, 2012

Amenti is the name of the Egyptian goddess who guards the dead, which makes it the perfect title for the haunted house at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Derek Gibbs, the Egyptian Theatre’s membership and marketing director, said the theater...

DeKalb shows holiday spirit with Halloween decorations

By Brooke Shinberg | October 31, 2012

Halloween is all about having the most creepy decorations out for display and DeKalb residents and business owners participated in spreading the holiday spirit. DeKalb resident Karen Lindemann said she decorates every year. “I just enjoy picking stuff...

Blotter 10/30

By Northern Star Staff | October 31, 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.

Tuesday

At 8:59 p.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute report at 1100 W. Lincoln Highway. Anthony A. Glenn, 29, was charged with a failure to appear for driving with a revoked license. An investigation was started.

At 11:07 p.m., officers investigated a report of damaged property at 311 W. Alden Place. Following investigation, April R. Walker, 35, was charged with criminal damage to property, and Richard Cormier. 25, was charged with driving with a suspended license.

At 1:16 p.m., officers responded to a report of battery at Hobby Lobby, 2500 Sycamore Road. Following an investigation, Heather N. Dahlberg, 19, was charged with battery.

At 1:17 a.m., following a traffic stop, Jamel B. Russell, 23, was charged with driving on a suspended license. Russell was book and released on bond.

Court sides with County in Mega-Dump expansion appeal

By Northern Star Staff | October 31, 2012

The Second District Appellate Court has sided with DeKalb County in a ruling on the expansion of Waste Management’s Cortland landfill Wednesday. The decision rejects the arguments put forward by the citizen group Stop the Mega-Dump, whose arguments...

 

Election Profile: President of the United States of America

By Joe Palmer | October 30, 2012

Election Profile: President of the United States of America Barack Obama Party: Democrat, Incumbent Age: 51 Born: Honolulu, Hawaii Campaign Headquarters: Chicago Campaign Slogan: “Forward” Vice presidential running mate: Joe Biden Education: Bachelor’s...

Election Profile: DeKalb County Board District 12

By Joe Palmer | October 30, 2012

Election Profile: DeKalb County Board District 12 John Frieders Party: Republican Age: 56 Hometown: Sandwich Education: Diploma from East Aurora High School Career: Farmer Main Goals/Priorities: • Candidate could not be reached at this time, despite...

Election Profile: U.S. Representative IL-16th

Election Profile: U.S. Representative IL-16th

By Joe Palmer | October 30, 2012

Adam Kinzinger Party: Republican, Incumbent Age: 34 Hometown: Channahon Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from Illinois State University Career: Congressman, pilot in the Air National Guard Main Goals/Priorities: • Reducing the scope...

Kish Hospital to host Artisan Market to raise money for scholarship fund

By Maria Ahmad | October 30, 2012

Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary will hold its third annual Artisan Market Friday with unique handmade crafts, original artwork, and homemade baked goods. The Artisan Market will display the arts and crafts from 45 vendors this year. A raffle will...