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Blotter 10/15

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 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 9:14 p.m., officers responded to Wal-Mart, 2300 Sycamore...

The Egyptian Theater will host an overnight haunted house starting at 10 p.m. on Oct. 25.

Egyptian Theatre to host ghost hunter for a haunted overnight event

By Samantha Brockett | October 15, 2012

Grab you ghost hunting gear for the Egyptian Theatre’s annual haunted overnight featuring the set from the Amenti Haunted House. The historic Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will be hosting a haunted overnight event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Oct....

DeKalb to get a little more Chaotic with new minor league team

By Jessi Haish | October 15, 2012

Are you ready for some football? The Illinois Chaos minor league football team is moving to DeKalb, offering players a chance to live out their dreams or relive their glory days. Formerly known as the Kane County Chaos, the team is part of the Great Midwest...

Election Profile: DeKalb County Board District 3

Election Profile: DeKalb County Board District 3

By Jessi Haish | October 15, 2012

DeKalb County Board District 3 - Election Profile Kenneth Andersen Incumbent Party: Republican Age: 69 Hometown: Sycamore Career: Retired Education: Not Available He has stated his main goal as: Start moving people out of Evergreen Village and get them...

Blotter 10/11 – 10/14

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 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. Thursday At 12:12 p.m., officers responded to Lowe’s, 2050 Sycamore...

DeKalb to host WorkNet Job fair

By Maria Ahmad | October 11, 2012

The Illinois WorkNet Center of DeKalb will host a job fair Friday for residents of DeKalb seeking a career. The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Community Outreach Center, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road. About 21 employers from the...

Simple steps to avoid flu, options available

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2012

Public Health Administrator Jane Lux said in a press release that she recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older as the single best way to protect against influenza. In addition, everyone should practice the three C’s: cover...

Election Profile: DeKalb County State's Attorney

Election Profile: DeKalb County State’s Attorney

By Jessi Haish | October 11, 2012

DeKalb County State’s Attorney Election Profile Clay Campbell Background: Republican, Incumbent Has practiced criminal law in DeKalb County for 20 years Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Southern Illinois University Graduated with...

Local man memorialized in new book

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2012

Mr. Pumpkin & the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: A 50 Year History hit the shelves on Monday. The biography, written by Tom Oestreicher, focuses on the life of Wally Thurow who was known as “Mr. Pumpkin.” The book focuses on the history of the Sycamore...

DeKalb leaf collection to begin on Oct. 15, alternatives available

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2012

Oct. 15 marks the first day of residential leaf pickup throughout DeKalb. Regular pickup will continue until Oct. 19, with collection times scheduled to occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Following the first week, DeKalb’s leaf pickup schedule will be...

Blotter 10/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 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 12:50 a.m., officers arrived at 837 W. Taylor St....

Election Profile: DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools

By Brooke Shinberg | October 11, 2012

DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools Election Profile Derek Avery Party: Republican, Incumbent Age: 39 Residence: Sandwich Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from University of St. Francis Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics...