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Elect10n profiles: 14th Congressional District

By Jessica Wells & James Maas | October 19, 2010

Bill Foster Foster is the current representative for the 14th Congressional District in Illinois Hometown - Batavia, Ill. Political Affiliation - Democrat Website - www.Billfoster.com Foster earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 from the University...

One of TAILS black cats that has gone un-adopted during the month.

Black cats get spotlight from TAILS

By Zachary Brictson | October 18, 2010

Black cats at the TAILS humane society for sheltered and adoptable animals are getting the spotlight this October. Located at 2250 Barber Green Road, TAILS began the "Change Their Luck" campaign at the beginning of the month, lowering adoption fees for...

Sycamore City Council discusses budget revisions

By Jessica Wells | October 18, 2010

At its meeting Monday night, Sycamore City Council discussed revisions to the 2010-2011 budget and a consideration involving the former Chicago & Northwestern Depot. At the beginning of the meeting, the council approved changes to the budget made...

City police blotter for 10/19/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 18, 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 12:40 a.m. Saturday, DeKalb Police responded to a...

GE unveils its newest invention

By Jessica Wells | October 18, 2010

This year, GE unveiled the newest revolution in the electric vehicle movement - the GE WattStation. According to its web site , GE said the WattStation will provide level two charging for electric vehicles and built in support for two way communication...

DeKalb crime blotter Oct. 18

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 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 12:40 a.m. Saturday, DeKalb Police responded to a call...

Jonamac Orchard ends You Pick early

By Taylor Thanos | October 17, 2010

Malta | Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road in Malta, shut down pick-your-own apples (You Pick) to the public early this year due to harvesting patterns. Jerry McArtor, one of the Jonamac Orchard owners, has been involved in harvesting apples for over...

In this Oct. 17, 2010, photo, Illinois Lottery Superintendent Jodie Winnett presents a check to lotto-winning DeKalb resident Ron Steger (left) for $4,500,000. The winning ticket was bought at the Road Ranger at 1734 N. Sycamore Rd.

DeKalb resident wins $4.5 million lotto

By Jessica Wells | October 17, 2010

DeKALB | On Friday, the Illinois Lottery announced the name of it’s newest millionaire--DeKalb resident Ron Steger, proud owner of a giant check for $4.5 million. The winning ticket was sold at Road Ranger, 1734 Sycamore Road.“On Sept. 4, he came...

A vision near completion

By John Bachmann | October 17, 2010

Although he wasn't able to see it himself, Frank Van Buer's hope for downtown DeKalb becoming revitalized is almost complete. Van Buer was DeKalb Mayor from 2005 until his death in July of 2008 from pancreatic cancer. Mary Beth, Frank's wife, said her...

Students partner with church for CROP Walk

By Shadonna Merriweather | October 17, 2010

Sunday marked another installment of the CROP Hunger Walk. "Worldwide more than one in seven people are hungry-and as many as half of them are hungry," said The Rev. John McCullough, Executive Director and CEO of Church World Services, an organization...

Current Secretary of State

Election 2010: Secretary of State profiles

By Leah Spagnoli | October 17, 2010

Elect10n profiles: Secretary of State Name: Jesse White Current Position: Secretary of State of Illinois. Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: As a democrat in Illinois, White has the advantage in the upcoming election against Robert Enriquez. White...

NIU student missing since Oct. 14

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2010

NIU Police are currently seeking information on the location of student Antinette J. Keller. Keller, 18, of Plainfield, was last seen by friends around noon on Thursday in the Neptune residence hall. She reportedly told friends she was going for a walk...