DeKALB | This Valentine's Day, students will stop to smell the roses. Not to mention the carnations, lilies, and an assortment of other flowers. Local florists are preparing for the Valentine's Day rush, when NIU students come looking for the perfect...
DeKalb | With Valentine's Day falling on a Monday, some may find trouble planning something special because of school or work. For those not wanting a traditional Valentine's Day date, there are other options. This year, from 5 to 8 p.m., White Castle,...
DeKALB | The government released new health guidelines including a call for Americans to consume less salt in their day to day lives. According to the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HSS), the new dietary...
The Sycamore City Council voted to reduce a current rural residential area into a smaller subdivison Monday night. According to the agenda, the area will be reduced from 630 acres to approximately 370 acres because the former is too large to draw any...
Those looking to make a difference and bring cheer to someone in need have the opportunity with the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days. "This is an American Cancer Society campaign that they do worldwide in order to brighten someone's day and bring...
Cold arctic weather is expected to move into the DeKalb area Monday night into Tuesday, according to the NIU weather forecast. According to the report wind chills could reach 25 degrees below zero through mid-morning as well as on Wednesday morning. Wind...
According to a press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Daniel B. Scott was arrested at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive, Saturday for disorderly conduct. Deputies responded after Scott was transported to the hospital...
This is part two of a five-part series in which the Northern Star interviews Congressman Randy Hultgren, who took office this January. NORTHERN STAR: How do you think your previous background as a state senator and an office manager and scheduler for...
Fires are never a good thing, especially when fire hydrants are invisible. During the aftermath of a snow storm cleanup, clearing fire hydrants is one of the first priorities. Since the storm, the DeKalb and Sycamore fire departments, along with the DeKalb...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At 9:37 p.m. on Saturday, DeKalb Police pulled over a vehicle...
Congressman Randy Hultgren was sworn in on Jan. 5 to represent the 14th District. The Republican beat out incumbent Bill Foster for the position in the midterm election in November. The Northern Star recently talked with the new congressman about everything...
"This lawsuit is bogus," said Jason Derrington.The shift manager at Taco Bell, 1301 DeKalb Ave., in Sycamore was commenting on the class-action lawsuit filed against the chain, alleging false advertising in regards to their beef.The lawsuit, filed on...
