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Sycamore Police Department get new police station

By Thomas Verschelde | May 8, 2011

DeKALB | The Sycamore Police Department, 535 DeKalb Ave., recently added an 18,000 square foot addition to the old police station. “We needed the expansion due to lack of space and lack of some necessary functions that a police station needs,” said...

Illinois pension fund could run out

By Thomas Verschelde | May 8, 2011

The pension funds of many occupations around Illinois, including teachers, are in jeopardy of running out soon. A pension is a payment made to a retiree or surviving dependents under certain conditions. The funds are in jeopardy of running out because...

Take precautions during tornado season

By Ryan Felgenhauer | May 8, 2011

DeKalb | With spring upon us, it is important to consider the dangers of severe weather. DeKalb is susceptible to a wide variety of severe weather, said Walker Ashley, assistant professor of geography. "DeKalb can experience floods, tornadoes, non-tornadic...

DeKalb County Sheriff Toby Jennings and his police dog, Kane, visit Tailsapalooza Saturday.

TAILS host day of fun with animals

By Junae Bennett | May 8, 2011

DeKALB | TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, had its sixth annual TAILSapalooza Saturday. At TAILSapalooza, there were many dog demonstrations and other displays. The first demonstration was an agility test; another demonstration was the difference...

A study recently came out that listed Walmart employees as making less than other retail employees. Show is the DeKalb Walmart, located at 2300 Sycamore Rd.

Low prices, low pay at Wal-Mart

By Danny Ciamprone | May 8, 2011

“Always low prices, always,” has been Wal-Mart’s slogan for a long time. The retail giant offers not only low prices, but low wages, according to a new report by the University of California, Berkeley.  Wal-Mart pays its employees 14.5 percent...

DeKalb crime blotter for May 8

By Northern Star Staff | May 8, 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 proved guilty in a court of law. At 7:56 p.m. Wednesday, DeKalb Police observed a black Chrysler...

Courtesy of DeKalb County Animal Shelter
Deb Ryan, staff "cat lady", coaxes Snowy out of her cage to be cleaned. While Toby (Bottom) could go without a cleaning for the day.

DeKalb Animal Shelter expands

By Jennifer Irocky | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Sheba is an Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd mix. Memo is a declawed calico adult cat. Both animals are up for adoption at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Baseline Rd., in Genoa. In the past couple months, the center has expanded....

Free dental exams creates smiles and sense of community

By Alex Fiore | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Open wide, DeKalb. The DeKalb Dental Group, 2707 Sycamore Road, will host its first "Free Dentistry Day" on May 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 100 people who come will be able to receive free dental exams, said Adam Lueken, PR specialist...

Jim Klingel of Aurora races in the number 02 car against Johnny Heath of Kingston in the 165 car Aug. 21 at the Sycamore Speedway.

Race car season underway in Sycamore

By Jennifer Irocky | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Race car entertainment is now available for fans of fast moving vehicles. The Sycamore Speedway, 50W086 Route 64, opened for the season Saturday. Tiffany Gerace, the speedway's spokesperson, said the speedway has much to offer. "We have a variety...

Crimestoppers seeking people for information

By Northern Star Staff | May 3, 2011

Northern Star Staff According to a press release, Crime Stoppers is seeking information regarding a residential burglary that occurred April 25 in the 700 block of Independence Ave.There was property damage and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen...

Juvenile violates probation

By Northern Star Staff | May 3, 2011

DeKalb police arrested a juvenile in the area of First Street and Hillcrest Drive for removing his electronic home monitoring anklet early Sunday. According to a press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's office, the sheriffs received an alert notification...

Structure fire causes $1 million in damages

By Dave Gong | May 3, 2011

DeKALB | A structure fire in the 800 block of East Locust Street has caused $1 million in damages.A press release from the DeKalb Fire Department said, firefighters responded to Conex Cable, 816 E. Locust St. at 6 a.m. on April 29. Firefighters found...