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DeKalb Police see bike thefts

A few simple smart steps could help the chances of keeping your bike parked right where it is. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said bike theft incidents occur based on several factors. "Unfortunately people don't secure their bikes like they should,"...

Deandre L. Watkins

Man charged with firing shots released on bond

By Shaun Zinck | October 11, 2010

A Waukegan man, charged with firing several shots into the air in the 800 block of Regent Drive on Saturday morning, has been released on $5,000 bond.Deandre L. Watkins, 25, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of...

DeKalb High School offers dual credit courses

By Allyson Martin | October 10, 2010

Students currently enrolled in DeKalb High School have the option of enrolling in dual credit classes. "We offer many classes such as nursing, business and health education." said DHS Registrar Bonnie Stellatos . Stellatos and DHS Principal Doug Moeller...

Structure fire causes about $15,000 in damages

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2010

About $15,000 in damages was caused by a structure fire in the 1400 block of Cambria Drive. DeKalb Fire Department arrived to the scene at 10:01 p.m., taking 20 minutes to get the fire under control, according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release....

Shots fired on Regent Drive

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2010

Gunshots were reportedly fired early Saturday morning on Regent Drive. While on patrol, DeKalb Police heard what seemed to be gunshots in the 800 block of Regent Drive. Deandre L. Watkins, 25 of Waukegan was arrested on charges of aggravated unlawful...

City blotter for 10/08/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 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 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, DeKalb Police responded to a...

Police chief wants more space

By John Bachmann | October 7, 2010

DeKALB | It's no secret that the DeKalb Police station has space issues. DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said the limited space has created some problems when it comes to doing interviews with suspects and victims. "We have incidents where suspects and...

Casey Lange, senior art history major, plays video games in his apartment on West Hillcrest Drive as Megan Millon, junior physical therapy major, browses on a laptop Wednesday afternoon.

Student Legal, landlords offer advice for aspiring student renters

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 6, 2010

Before signing the dotted line and committing to an apartment with loud neighbors, numerous damages and “crazy roommates,” it’s critical to know rights and discrepancies outlined in an apartment lease.   NIU offers free legal advice to students...

Sycamore man charged with sexual assault offenses

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2010

SYCAMORE | Sycamore Police arrested a man Wednesday for alleged sexual assault offenses. Rudy L. Salazar, 56, of Sycamore, was charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a class X felony and four counts of aggravated criminal...

DeKalb alderman plans for future

By Allyson Martin | October 6, 2010

DeKalb 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Teresinski said the worst part of being an alderman is missing Monday Night Football. "I really don't have a least favorite part of my job, maybe when we have split votes." Teresinski said. He also said the composition of...

City blotter for 10/07/10

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 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 2:17 p.m. Monday, DeKalb Police noticed a car driving...

Crime stoppers seeks information on car burglaries

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2010

Crime stoppers is seeking information about two car burglaries occurring on Sept. 26. The burglaries were reported to have occurred at Suburban Apartments, 1305 N. Annie Glidden Road. A GPS and camcorder were reported stolen. Both cars were unlocked....