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La Niña may cause colder, snowier winter

By Olivia Willoughby | October 30, 2011

Figuring out what to wear each day this month has been a little tricky, said Chanel Dotson, sophomore public health major. "I don't know how to dress for the weather," Dotson said. "One day it's raining, one day it's cold and then the next week it's hot....

Luther Teagues, 18, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery,
armed violence and obstruction of justice in connection with the
Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue.

Fourth arrest made in connection with Sept. 28 shooting

By Dave Gong | October 28, 2011

Another Chicago man was arrested Friday morning in connection with the Sept. 28 shooting on Lucinda Avenue, said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said Luther Teagues, 18, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery, armed violence and obstruction...

Sycamore residents Amy Munro (right), 42, and daughters Whitney
(center), 16, and Kailey (left),14, browse for Halloween costumes
at Party City, 2350 Sycamore Road, Wednesday night.

Students still have a variety of options for Halloween costume supply stops

By Linze Griebenow | October 26, 2011

Whether you're a crafty genius or a Halloween classic with your costume this year, finding a store with all the right accessories is a must. For the Crafty Genius: Where: Goodwill, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road                        ...

Illinois Legislature

Illinois Legislature

By Seth Perlman | October 25, 2011

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn speaks with reporters in his office at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 in Springfield, Ill. An ambitious fall veto session is under way at the Illinois Capitol and Quinn says proposed changes haven't weakened...

Gov. Quinn promises to veto gambling bill after Ill. pastors send protest letter

Gov. Quinn promises to veto gambling bill after Ill. pastors send protest letter

By Thomas Verschelde | October 25, 2011

Senior Pastor Jon Hutchison of the United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., said gambling expansion in Illinois is not a good way to raise money for the state. A gambling expansion bill caused great controversy in Illinois, leading hundreds of pastors across...

Pot Suckers

By Olivia Willoughby | October 24, 2011

Pot Sucker: shaped like a marijuana leaf, tastes like a sour apple. While these candies do not carry the marijuana drug inside them, some students thought the product was misleading and promoted the wrong message to children. "The name sounds ridiculous,"...

City blotter for 10/25/11

By Northern Star staff | October 24, 2011

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.   Sunday At 5:19 a.m., DeKalb Police responded to the 300...

Gang members arrested for unlawful contact

By Northern Star Staff | October 24, 2011

SYCAMORE | Two Sycamore men were arrested this month for unlawful contact with a street gang member, according to a press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.The release states Oct. 6, a DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy investigating a report...

Recent farm related deaths raise discussion about agriculture safety

By Shelby Devitt | October 24, 2011

Three workers who died this summer while working in Illinois corn fields have inspired a community forum on agricultural safety. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. today in the Heritage Room of the Holmes Student Center. Carrie Bueche, special projects...

The Egyptian Theatre's Amenti Haunted House opened this weekend
and will continue offering Halloween tours from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
October 27 to 31.

Amenti Haunted House begins annual scare fest

By Linze Griebenow | October 24, 2011

A masked man wielding a chain saw is one of the first people to greet you at the Egyptian Theatre's Amenti Haunted House. The house opened this weekend and will continue to scare the DeKalb community from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Oct. 27 to 31. Waiting in...

Alison Pacey, 14 Genoa, plays with a few cats at Tails Humane
Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, as a part of her volunteer
hours.

Shelter pets face ‘situational’ health problems

By Shelby Devitt | October 23, 2011

In August 2010, sophomore pre-communication major Shucreeia Robinson took the advice of a friend and decided to adopt a rabbit locally at TAILS Humane Society. Robinson is not alone in choosing adoption from local shelters. Illinois Department of Agriculture...

Arrests made in connection with local car burglaries

Arrests made in connection with local car burglaries

By Dave Gong | October 23, 2011

Bond was set Thursday for two men arrested in connection with local car burglaries. According to NIU Police reports, Demetrius D. Henderson, 26, of Chicago, and Jonathan Green, 28, of Chicago, were both arrested Wednesday. NIU Sgt. Alan Smith said Henderson...