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DeKalb crime blotter for March 31

By Northern Star Staff | March 30, 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 1:59 p.m. on Tuesday, DeKalb Police in the 600 block of...

DeKalb will receive partial reimbursements for $200,000 in blizzard expenses

March 30, 2011

DeKalb and 60 other counties in Illinois will see some money from the federal government soon. Because of the February blizzards, the government will reimburse counties up to 75 percent for labor and clearing expenses, according to the Federal Emergency...

DeKalb County Lamb and Wool Producers will host annual lamb buffet

By Meaghen Harms | March 30, 2011

Lamb is the main menu item for an upcoming evening buffet. The DeKalb County Lamb & Wool Producers will host its annual lamb buffet on April 9. "The buffet will include carved leg of lamb, vegetables, potatoes, salad, dinner rolls, dessert and choice...

Isaacman sentencing delayed to May

Isaacman sentencing delayed to May

By Drew Veskauf | March 30, 2011

Sycamore | The sentencing for former NIU student Zachary Isaacman was moved to May 6 after a status hearing on Wednesday morning.  Isaacman was present via a closed circuit TV, and his new attorney Robert Carlson appeared in person. Carlson was chosen...

Get rid of your yard waste

By Thomas Verschelde | March 29, 2011

DeKALB | Yard waste pickup will begin the first Monday of April in Dekalb and Sycamore. The pick up service is available to anyone who uses Waste Management as their primary garbage service. There is no additional charge to the citizens said Fred Busse,...

Chicago Bears unveils new license plate

By Northern Star staff | March 29, 2011

According to a press release from the Secretary of State, the Chicago Bears unveiled their new permanent Illinois license plate Monday during a press conference at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. in Chicago. The licence plate is navy...

Traffric crosses Lincoln Highway, at the corner of Annie Glidden Road, near Molly's Eatery and Drinkery and the Bottle Store. Molly's and the Bottle Store may be relocated to make room for a CVS pharmacy.

Molly’s may need to relocate

By Danny Ciamprone | March 29, 2011

DeKALB | Molly's Eatery and Drinkery and The Bottle Store, 1022 W. Lincoln Highway, may relocate; it depends on whether the owner of the property is able to find a new location for the business. City Manager Mark Biernacki said he spoke with the property...

Construction permits approved, Molly’s must relocate

By Dan Ciamprone | March 28, 2011

DeKALB | The scenery of the southeast corner of Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway might change with construction of a CVS pharmacy. The DeKalb City Council approved special use permits for the construction Monday night. The special permits allow...

Sycamore rich with history

By Junae Bennett | March 28, 2011

SYCAMORE | Sycamore is one of the oldest cities in the area, established in 1835. Carlos Lattin built the 1st home in Sycamore in 1835, said Mayor Ken Mundy. Farmers settled the area and opened several stores after Eli Barnes built the 1st commercial...

‘Friends’ raise money for DeKalb library programs

By Meaghen Harms | March 27, 2011

DeKALB | The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale this week to benefit the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Books, CDs, audio books, cassettes, records and VHS tapes are $1 or less. DVDs are $2.50. The Friends of the Library have a book sale...

DeKalb crime blotter March 28

By Northern Star staff | March 27, 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 12:23 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police in the 1000 block of West...

Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy and City Clerk Candy Smith review the FY2012 budget Wednesday night

Sycamore to see significant budget changes in 2012

By Eric Beesley | March 27, 2011

SYCAMORE | Sycamore's proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 includes some significant changes from the previous budget. The police department is slated to receive about $100,000 more than it was last year. New facilities are being constructed for the police...