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A tour being given in the Ellwood House in which the guide is pointing out a sculpture.

Ellwood House wanting to train new guides

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | February 2, 2023

DeKALB – Training in guided tours is being offered at the historic Ellwood estate. Volunteers will learn the history of barb wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood’s Victorian home and how to share this knowledge with the public. Content will focus on...

Vote for your favorites in Best of DeKalb 2023.

Northern Star opens voting for Best of DeKalb 2023

By Northern Star Staff | February 1, 2023

It’s time to vote for Best of DeKalb 2023! Best of DeKalb gives you the opportunity to vote for your favorites in 27 categories such as Best Fraternity, Best Sorority, Best NIU Faculty Member, Best Pizza Place, Best Place to Watch Sports, Best Coffee...

The Tails Pet of the Week, Fairbanks, is a three year old Red Husky. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails Pet of the Week: Fairbanks

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 31, 2023

This week’s Tail’s Pet of the Week is a red husky named Fairbanks and he is looking for a family to call his own. He is about 3-years-old and is on the smaller side, weighing under 45 lbs. Fairbanks was formerly found strolling down country roads...

A view of the Union Pacific owned train tracks looking southwest from the currently out-of-service DeKalb train station parking lot at the corner of East Locust Street and North 6th Street in downtown DeKalb. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Firm begins DeKalb Metra study

By Colin Kempsell | January 31, 2023

DeKALB – NIU is missing a major mode of transportation: A commuter rail. This could change in the coming years as the city evaluates the possibility of a Metra train station and has already begun investing in one. On Jan. 9, the DeKalb City Council...

Gas prices this afternoon set to $3.99 per gallon for regular unleaded from Marathon gas station at 125 N Annie Glidden Road. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly gas averages show prices still increasing

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | January 30, 2023

DeKALB–  Gas prices in Illinois have now been on the rise for five consecutive weeks with the average price being $3.65 per gallon which is 13.3 cents higher than last week.  Compared to last month, the price of gas is 41.9 cents higher according...

A child jumps into the busy pool during a summer day.

Hopkins Pool to have flash sale on pool passes

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | January 27, 2023

DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District has announced a flash sale for pool passes at the Hopkins pool, located at 1403 Sycamore Rd in DeKalb.  The sale begins on Monday Feb. 6 and lasts through Monday Feb. 13. For DeKalb residents, a pass for adults...

City of DeKalb extends cover art contest deadline

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 26, 2023

DeKALB – The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline for submission to its cover design contest for its 2023 Business Directory Guide. Its theme, “Growing DeKalb,” asks for artwork inspired by DeKalb’s prospering community of businesses...

The run-down pavement and potholes of Greenbrier Road filled with melted snow and sleet after a snowstorm Wednesday in the North Annie Glidden neighborhood. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

DeKalb plans to reduce traffic in Annie Glidden North

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter | January 25, 2023

DeKALB – The new Community Development Block Grant annual action plan outlines how over $800,000 will be invested into DeKalb to improve infrastructure and invest in social service agencies. The City of DeKalb released the first draft of their 2023...

NIU crime log, Dec. 2022

By Northern Star Staff | January 24, 2023

Dec. 1 At 5:27 p.m., aggravated battery reportedly occurred on Stadium Drive East. This case was suspended. At 5:30 p.m., disorderly conduct reportedly occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was closed by exception on Dec....

Miniature snowmen sit atop the barrier of a bridge last week between Neptune and Cole Halls. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Jan. 25

By Colin Kempsell | January 24, 2023

DeKALB – A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in DeKalb, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory will affect portions of north central and northeast Illinois. DeKalb is one of the seven counties...

Eileen is a 2 year old dog. She is the Tails Pet of the week. (Photo courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails Pet of the Week: Eileen

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | January 24, 2023

Nothing says “I love you” like a sweet treat or a lick on the nose. Luckily, Eileen is ready to give both. Eileen says hello as Tail’s Pet of the Week. She is 2 years old and quite the mild-mannered lady. Eileen prefers not to bark or jump on...

The Casey's gas station at the corner of Annie Glidden Road and Hillcrest Drive. Gas is priced at $3.69 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Outlook not good for motorists as gas prices rise

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | January 24, 2023

The average price of gasoline in Illinois continues to rise for the second week in a row. The cost of gas is now around $3.52 per gallon – this is up 3.8 cents per gallon compared to last week's rates. In regards to last month's prices, cost appears...