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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...

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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...

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...