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Richard Van Arsdale III has been charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder, one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and one count of the unlawful delivery of cannabis.

Van Arsdale files request for new judge

By Dave Gong | April 28, 2011

A former NIU student charged in connection with the shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler has requested a new judge. Richard Van Arsdale III has filed a Motion for the Substitution of Judges. According to court documents, the motion states, "The defendant...

Liquor licenses approved for Hy-Vee

By Megan Healy | April 28, 2011

Sycamore | The Sycamore City Liquor Commission approved two liquor licenses for the incoming Hy-Vee grocery store Tuesday. A class D license was issued that allows for sale of all alcohol inside the grocery store. A class F liquor license was also approved,...

City Blotter 4/28

By Northern Star Staff | April 28, 2011

At 12:28 a.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police in the 1000 block of Crane Drive responded to a criminal trespass. The victim told police that Danyal P. Jones, 21, of DeKalb, was knocking on her door trying to get inside. Police located Jones at the entrance to...

Orozco receives new attorney in status hearing

Orozco receives new attorney in status hearing

By Dave Gong | April 27, 2011

DeKALB | One of the men charged in the April 5 shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler appeared in court Wednesday for a status hearing. Former NIU student Mark Orozco is charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge...

Status hearing held for Orozco

Status hearing held for Orozco

By Dave Gong | April 27, 2011

One of the men charged in the April 5 shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler appeared in court Wednesday for a status hearing. Former NIU student Mark Orozco is charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of...

Man charged in burglary

By Dave Gong | April 27, 2011

DeKALB | A DeKalb man has been charged with breaking into two vehicles in the 1000 block of Spiros Court.Jacob M. Minuth, 21, has been charged with two counts of burglary to a motor vehicle. Stephanie Klein, DeKalb County assistant state's attorney, said...

Mark Orozco

Orozco receives new attorney at status hearing

By Dave Gong | April 27, 2011

DeKALB | One of the men charged in the April 5 shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler appeared in court Wednesday for a status hearing. Former NIU student Mark Orozco is charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge...

Junior business major Joe Moczydlowski, a member of Phi Kappa Theta, explains the fraternity's security system at their house 910 W Hillcrest.

Recent crimes cause concern on Greek Row

By Dave Gong | April 26, 2011

Recently, there have been a number of concerns regarding the safety of the DeKalb First Ward, notably the Greek Row area between Hillcrest Drive and Greenbrier Road. Three recent incidents have involved suspects with ties to the NIU Greek community. Former...

Local representative addresses national concerns

Local representative addresses national concerns

By Meaghen Harms | April 26, 2011

Sycamore | Rep. Randy Hultgren (R - Winfield) discussed health care and the national debt at the Sycamore town hall meeting Tuesday evening. About 70 people attended the town meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sycamore City Council Chambers, 308 W....

Whose lawn will be a yard above the rest?

By Junae Bennett | April 25, 2011

DeKALB | DeKalb’s Community Enhancement Committee will select the best yards in the city during the summer months. The third annual Yards of Distinction program recognizes the best yards for residences and businesses throughout the city during June...

DeKalb crime blotter for April 26

By Northern Star staff | April 25, 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 9:46 p.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police received a call about...