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Crime Stoppers: information need for delivery driver held at gun point

By Northern Star Staff | November 16, 2010

Crime stoppers is seeking information about an alleged armed robbery that took place at 11:50 p.m. on Nov. 10. in the north lot of Suburban Apartments, 1305 Annie Glidden Road. According to the release, a pizza delivery driver was held up at gun point...

Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event to help celebrate the holidays

By Jessica Wells | November 15, 2010

Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in Sycamore, will offer a holiday celebration themed shopping experience Thursday that's aimed to delight. From 5 to 7 p.m., Blumen Gardens will host its second Champagne, Chocolate and Firelight event. Anna Betauw, advertising...

City blotter for 11/16/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 15, 2010

The following was taken directly fromarea police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb Countycourt records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until provedguilty in a court of law.At 6:08 p.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police found a suspect wanted...

Going green in DeKalb County

By Shadonna Merriweather | November 15, 2010

While the National Geographic has created a Green Guide for everyday living, DeKalb County goes a little further and provides an outlet of learning and physical practices for community members to get involved in with the Go Green Initiative. "Our mission...

Scott: Beware of deer crossings

By John Bachmann | November 14, 2010

As the seasons change, so do the habits of deer-which could be problematic for drivers. During this time of year, deer are found near roads more often, which can lead to their demise or serious injury of drivers and passengers. DeKalb County Sheriff Roger...

Professors weigh in on election results

By Shadonna Merriweather | November 14, 2010

The 2008 election phrase "Yes We Can" is what caught many voters attention nearly two years ago. For the Democrats the recent election started off rocky, ending in disappointment and at least 60 seats gained by Republicans. "If Democrats had done like...

Local shops discuss putting Christmas decorations up early

By Jessica Wells | November 14, 2010

It seems that the holiday shopping season begins earlier and earlier, and this year is no exception. With Halloween barely over, stores are already bringing out the Christmas merchandise. Beth Harvey, co-manager at Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road, said they...

City blotter for 11/15/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 14, 2010

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. At 3:38 a.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police received a complaint...

Mental illness can be helped

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 10, 2010

In 2009, the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board issued a ‘Needs Assessment' that stated 46.4 percent of DeKalb County residents are expected to have at least one mental or substance disorder at some time in their lives. "Medically, I think...

NPR analyst gets analyzed

By Shadonna Merriweather | November 10, 2010

What strung thousands of NPR listeners into debate this week was former NPR news analyst Juan Williams' own American perspective of Muslims in today's society. Williams' appearance on the "O'Reilly Factor," which airs on Fox News, provided what some may...

DeKalb offers wide coffee selection

By Allyson Martin | November 10, 2010

Coffee shops around DeKalb vary in their atmospheres, types of coffee and the amount of events going on in them. The Coffee Corner on campus serves Starbucks coffee at the Holmes Student Center. There is no seating set aside specifically for the coffee...

Pizza delivery driver held at gunpoint

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2010

A pizza delivery driver was held up at gunpoint at Suburban Apartments, 1305 N. Annie Glidden road, early Wednesday morning, according to press release from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The robbery occurred at about 12:10 a.m., after the driver...