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Courtney Levit, left and Sara Grant wait on a regular customer, Mike, at The Junction in this Jan. 31 file photo. The Junction is one local business that has not been affected by recent egg recalls because the company uses locally harvested eggs.

Some businesses safe from salmonella outbreak

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | September 7, 2010

The recent egg recall that worried the nation was of little concern for some local businesses. The Junction Eating Place, 816 W. Lincoln Highway, a local restaurant was not affected at all, said supervisor George Bahramis. "We buy all our eggs locally...

DeKalb city blotter for Sept. 7

By Northern Star Staff | September 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 6:32 p.m. Sept. 3, DeKalb Police were dispatched to...

Sandwich Fair starts tomorrow

By Northern Star Staff | September 6, 2010

DeKalb| Running from Wednesday to Sunday will be the Sandwich Fair, held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich.Gates open at 8 a.m. and buildings open at 9 a.m. General admission is $8 and $4 for children ages 6 - 12. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8, CHILDREN FREE...

Forum discusses possible Amtrack route through DeKalb

By Chelsea Ramage | September 1, 2010

The DeKalb County Amtrak Forum held a meeting Wednesday to determine a way to attack the two biggest questions that DeKalb is trying to answer: What are the priorities? What are the benefits about an Amtrak route through DeKalb? There is still an unresolved...

I-88 ramps to be remodeled

By Jazmen Dixon | September 1, 2010

On Aug. 26 Board members of the Illinois Tollway approved an I-88 Peace Road--ramp reconstruction project for both the westbound on-ramp and the eastbound off-ramp to Peace Road. Both will be completely resurfaced. "Each ramp will be completely remodeled...

Former NIU student accused of child pornography

By Shaun Zinck | September 1, 2010

A former NIU student accused of possessing child pornography is out on bond. John E. Burns, 25, of DeKalb posted 10 percent of his $100,000 bond late Wednesday morning, DeKalb County Jail officials said. Burns is charged with 10 counts of aggravated child...

Quinn signs new tax credit law

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | August 31, 2010

In another attempt by Illinois to combat high unemployment rates, Governor Pat Quinn recently signed into law a new tax credit aimed at assisting small businesses. The "Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit" allows eligible small businesses...

Krystal's former owner plans to open new bar soon

Krystal’s former owner plans to open new bar soon

By John Bachmann | August 31, 2010

DeKALB |Paul Baggett, former owner of Club 122 and the recently closed Krystal's, is looking toward the future in hopes of opening another similar business. Baggett, an NIU alumnus, started his business venture in DeKalb in 2005 with Club 122, which was...

Man killed after fleeing from police

By Kim Skibinski | August 31, 2010

PLANO | A Kendall County Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a shooting after a man fled from a hit-and-run Saturday. According to a press release, Bjorn S. Roland, 40, of Plano, fled on foot from the scene after being involved in an accident. While the...

Pritchard, Povlsen extinguish flames at fire safety demonstration

By Joe Olmo | August 30, 2010

DeKALB | Many boys grew up wanting to be a pro sports player, a policeman or a firefighter, but never actually stick with that dream. For a couple hours Monday, I got a chance to be a firefighter with the DeKalb Fire Department. Instead of taking my career...

Summer weather produces early harvest

By Joe Olmo | August 30, 2010

This summer, DeKalb County corn crops have thrived, unlike last year. "This is a totally different year," said Russ Deverell, a farmer in Kingston. "The heat has helped to push the corn along and helped the quality of the corn." Mariam Wassmann, director...

DeKalb Police receive grant for radio system upgrade

By Jessica Wells | August 29, 2010

Communication for emergency personnel is imperative in instances such as Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 and the Feb. 14 shootings. The DeKalb Police Department has taken steps to assure reliability. In December 2007, DeKalb received the Prairie Shield Grant...