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Clay Campbell is a republican candidate for state's attorney.

Clay Campbell voted new state’s attorney

By Jerry Burnes and Lauren Stott | November 3, 2010

SYCAMORE | Republican Clay Campbell beat Sarah Gallagher Chami in a tight race for DeKalb County State’s Attorney on Tuesday night. Campbell received 53.5 percent of the vote, with Chami acquiring 46.5 percent. “I’m speechless,” Campbell said...

Unofficial DeKalb County election results are in

By David Matz | November 2, 2010

All 85 precincts have been counted for DeKalb County with about 51 percent voter turnout. Of 57,102 registered voters, 29,157 ballots were cast, according to the DeKalb County website.Results:CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT(WITH 85 OF 85 PRECINCTS COUNTED)YES...

Children, minorities experience the highest poverty rates in the state

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 1, 2010

As the season begins to change, some will pull out their winter coats and turn up their heaters to stay warm. Some people, however, don't have that luxury. According to the Social Impact Research Center at Heartland Alliance, as of 2009 in DeKalb County,...

Current Secretary of State

Secretary of State offices to close on Veteran’s Day

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2010

Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, announced that all office and facilities will close on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day, according to Secretary of State press release. According to the release, driver service facilities that...

William Curl

Psychological evaluation for suspect charged with Keller’s murder

By Kyla Gardner | November 1, 2010

William P. Curl, the man charged with the murder of Antinette "Toni" Keller, will be evaluated by a clinical psychologist as announced Monday morning during his second court appearance.Regina Harris, head public defender and Curl's defense attorney, said...

Pedestrian traffic through Prairie Park Sunday afternoon yielded very few walkers or bikers. One DeKalb resident said he believes the murder of Antinette Keller is a factor, but added he stills feels safe.

A quiet walk in Prairie Park

By John Bachmann and Kyla Gardner | October 31, 2010

Three days after the re-opening of Prairie Park, the location where DeKalb Police found burned human remains, the wooded area south of Lincoln Highway was almost desolate. A portion of Prairie Park was closed off to the public from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28...

DeKalb County Red Cross helps displaced residents

By Demarcus Robinson | October 31, 2010

Students who were displaced from a building at 916 Greenbrier Road Wednesday night, after the roof was blown off in high winds, received help from the DeKalb County Red Cross and NIU. "We provided comfort care kits [for building residents]," said Rona...

Volunteer’s offer their time at local Women’s Center

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 31, 2010

Art enthusiasts, history buffs, and women all over the community volunteer their time and talents at the DeKalb Area Women's Center, 1021 State St. This all-volunteer non-profit organization offers a wide variety of events and programs throughout the...

The student’s vote?

By James Maahs | October 31, 2010

The general election is only one day away and some NIU students have already decided not to vote. Rebecca Hannagan, assistant political science professor, said she believes voter apathy among college students is due to a lack of information. She doesn't...

DeKalb County State's Attorney John Farrell informs the public of the charges against William "Billy" Curl on Friday night at the press conference.

‘Crime of opportunity’

By John Bachmann and Kyla Gardner | October 31, 2010

William P. Curl, the man charged with the murder of Antinette "Toni" Keller, will appear in court today at 8:45 a.m. before Judge Robbin Stuckert for a status hearing. Curl, 34, of DeKalb, had his first court appearance Saturday morning in the DeKalb...

City Blotter for 11/01

By Northern Star Staff | October 31, 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 9:28 p.m. Thursday, DeKalb Police received a call...

William Curl, 34, of DeKalb, has been charged with the murder of NIU freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller.

Curl makes first court appearance in Keller case

By Kyla Gardner | October 30, 2010

The man charged with the murder of Antinette Keller, William P. Curl, had his first court appearance Saturday morning in the DeKalb County Courthouse. It was announced during a press conference Oct. 29 that Curl, 34, of DeKalb, was charged with arson,...