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The DeKalb Moose Lodge is open for various activities.

Moose lodge contributes to community charities

By Eric Beesley | April 3, 2011

The DeKalb Moose Lodge #586, 1231 E. Lincoln Highway, has been a part of the community and the life of Lodge Administrator Jay Ruby since 1985. "I joined as a social member because of the cheap food and drinks for members," Ruby said. "It was a cool place...

DeKalb crime blotter for April 1

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 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 12:25 a.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police in the 1100 block of...

Sycamore 1st Ward Alderman candidates profiles

By Dave Gong | March 31, 2011

Sycamore |Gary Waight: Candidate for Sycamore 1st Ward Alderman Education: Bachelor’s degree in business from Western Illinois University; master’s degree in educational administration from Western Illinois University; advanced certificate in education...

DeKalb homicide suspects in custody on drug charges

By Zachary Brictson | March 31, 2011

Arrest warrants were issued for two suspects allegedly involved in a drug-induced homicide that occurred in February. Grant A. Kersten, 28, and Cornelius A. Jones, 36, both of DeKalb, are being held at the DeKalb County Jail on unrelated drug charges,...

Sycamore 2nd Ward Alderman candidates profile

Sycamore 2nd Ward Alderman candidates profile

By Junae Bennett | March 31, 2011

SYCAMORE |Chuck Stowe: Candidate for Sycamore 2nd Ward Alderman (incumbent) Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, Northern Illinois University Experience: With the exception of one two-year term, Chuck Stowe has been the...

Candidates for DeKalb 3rd Ward Alderwoman

Candidates for DeKalb 3rd Ward Alderwoman

By Danny Ciamprone | March 31, 2011

Kristen Lash: Candidate for DeKalb 3rd Ward Alderwoman Education: Lincoln Land Community College and 2007 bachelor's degree in child development from NIU Experience: Worked in various levels of DeKalb politics for six years. Currently working for Children's...

David Jacobson

Candidates for DeKalb 1st Ward Alderman

By Dave Gong | March 31, 2011

David Jacobson: Candidate for DeKalb 1st Ward Alderman (Challenger) Education: Bachelor's degree in political science-politics from NIU Experience: Jacobson said he has been a resident of DeKalb for nine years, starting when he was enrolled as a student...

Jerry Burnes | Northern Star
Monica O'Leary, seventh ward almerdman candidate, speaks with DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen Wednesday night at Meet the Candidates at the Egyptian Theatre.

Fiscal responsibility main focus of Meet the Candidates night

March 30, 2011

Fiscal responsibility was the key issue being questioned by citizens to candidates of the DeKalb aldermanic and the Kishwaukee College Trustees races Wednesday night. The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted the Meet the Candidates Night at the Egyptian...

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...