Discover Sycamore and Re:New DeKalb will both be holding trick-or-treating events for children this week. Children will be able to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat at various businesses in both cities. Discover Sycamore businesses will be hosting...
Giant pumpkins, carnival rides and a massive parade are the highlights of the 51st Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, which begins today. Visitors to downtown Sycamore this weekend will have the opportunity to see more than 1,000 uniquely decorated pumpkins,...
DeKalb City Council met Monday night to discuss the terms of the Olive Garden development and the construction progress of the new police station. Darden Restaurants is looking to redevelop an about 5,700 sq. feet area currently owned by Small’s Furniture...
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 12:20 a.m. officers observed a vehicle driving 42 mph...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show their support, the entire Sycamore Fire Department will be wearing special T-shirts. They are blue with the traditional pink ribbon with pink lettering that says Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation entwined...
Saturday’s Zombie Dash 5K run, sponsored by the Clinton Rosette Middle School Parent Teachers Associate, marked the first of its kind to take place in DeKalb. Runners arrived at 8 a.m. to register at Clinton Rosette Middle School (CRMS), 650 N. First...
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. Thursday Between 7 and 8 a.m., officers responded to Double Bubble...
Correction: In an election profile in Monday’s issue of the Northern Star, Stephen Reid was incorrectly listed as affiliated with the Republican party. Mr. Reid is registered as a Democratic candidate for DeKalb County Board District 5. Mr. Reid is...
Three hundred walkers participated in the Northern DeKalb County Sondra King Memorial Campaign to Rule Out Poverty (CROP) Hunger Walk on Sunday. The walk was hosted by the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St., and the Unitarian...
Re:New DeKalb is wrapping up construction projects until spring but has many events planned for the rest of the year. This week, weather permitting, landscaping will be installed in the Pond and Ferguson public parking lots. Public improvements such as...
Kids from all over DeKalb and Sycamore dressed up Saturday and visited the Midwest Museum of Natural History for its Creepy, Crawly Halloween Party. The Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, played host to various activities,...
Editor's Note: Farrell, despite repeated attempts, could not be reached for comment. The Northern Star will continue to try to reach him. Allegations have surfaced regarding the Friday resignation of John Farrell, former DeKalb County chief civil assistant....
