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Groundhog Day tradition continues after 125 years

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 1, 2011

DeKALB | Every Feb. 2, a shadow has the potential to determine whether we will suffer through six more weeks of cold or see flowers and green grass earlier than expected. According to Groundhog Day tradition, if the infamous Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania...

35 people charged for alcohol-relate offenses

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2011

Thirty-five people were arrested and charged for alcohol-related offenses after police responded to the 15000 block of Somonauk Road Saturday. Dekalb County Sheriff Roger Scott said police were called around 4:30 a.m. for a report of a car in a ditch....

Apartment safety tips from the DeKalb fire and Police departments

By Zachary Brictson | January 31, 2011

 DeKalb's police and fire departments have advice for staying safe in an apartment. "Do your best to know your neighbors," said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said it's always important for renters to be aware of their surroundings and of...

David Zucker, senior philosophy major, changes the batteries in the smoke detector at this apartment, a common practice that residents should do frequently according to the DeKalb Fire Department.

DeKalb Fire Department provide smoke detectors to residents

By Eric Beesley | January 31, 2011

Local fire departments are offering a way to keep homes safer from fire. According to a press release, the DeKalb Fire Department will be making smoke detectors available to all residents who don't own them and will install them free of charge. "The initial...

Christine Johnson appointed to fill Burzynski’s Senate seat

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | January 31, 2011

DeKALB | DeKalb County Treasurer Christine Johnson will serve out the remaining two years of Senator Brad Burzynski’s term. Burzynski, of the 35th Senate District, gave his letter of resignation on Jan. 24, in which he said he was leaving for a variety...

DeKalb faces impending snow-doom

By Kyla Gardner | January 31, 2011

DeKALB | Bundle up, DeKalb. More than a foot of snow could be on the ground by Wednesday morning, said Gilbert Sebenste, NIU meteorologist. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard watch for the DeKalb area from tonight through Wednesday afternoon....

Christine Johnson to fill Senate seat for 35th District

By Northern Star staff | January 30, 2011

DeKalb County Treasurer Christine J. Johnson has been appointed to Illinois State Sen. Brad Burzynski’s vacant seat. According to a press release from the DeKalb County Republican Party, Johnson was unanimously selected to serve out the remaining two...

Low interest rates make it an optimal time to buy a car

By Joseph Olmo | January 30, 2011

DeKALB | Getting assistance to pay for a car has never been easier. “With the economy as is, some people can’t buy cars,” said Kathleen Patterson, Castle Bank branch manager. “But if you can, it’s the perfect time. Banks like Castle Bank, 141...

Annual ‘Groundhog Gala’ deemed success by attendees, organizers

By Eric Beesley | January 30, 2011

Dinosaurs, sports tickets and steel drums came together Saturday night at the Midwest Museum of Natural History. The MMNH, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, hosted its third annual Groundhog Gala on saturday. "It was a very successful evening, and we would...

Local schools respond to concerns with safety measures

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | January 30, 2011

The issue of school safety was recently brought to the forefront of national news when a Lost Angeles student brought a gun to school. On Jan. 18, a gun discharged inside of a student's backpack at Garden High School, 1301 West 182nd St. in Gardena, California....

State senator Burzynski retires after 20 years

By Joseph Olmo | January 28, 2011

DeKALB | After 20 years on the job, Republican Sen. Brad Burzynski stepped down from his seat to move on in his life. “It was all about timing for me,” Burzynski said. “It was time to move on. My wife and I had two more grandchildren--giving us...

Relay for Life races to Sycamore

By Candice Beasley | January 27, 2011

The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life hosted a kickoff event Thursday in the Community Room at the American National Bank, 1985 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. Relay For Life is an overnight fundraiser where teams of people come together and walk...