The Northern Star’s newest investigative series “What’s Up With?” will send reporters to find out exactly what’s up with local topics that pique our readers’ interest.
The name and premise of the series are purposefully broad to magnify...
DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council gave the green light Monday to fund a transportation study that could bring a Metra train line and station to the city.
The city council voted unanimously in favor of the study to be conducted by Sam Schwartz Consulting...
By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
| December 14, 2022
DeKALB – NIU has received $15 million from the Illinois government to fund the university’s $23 million sustainability center.
The center will be approximately 30,000 square feet located on the west side of campus, northwest of the Convocation...
DeKALB – Princess Angel, a 1-year-old cat, is this week’s Tails Humane Society’s Pet of the Week.
Princess Angel is a medium-sized brown female domestic shorthair mix. She arrived at Tails on Sept. 6, is house-trained and has not been declawed,...
DeKALB – Ring in the holidays with a live musical performance by Arcomusical at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the DeKalb Public Library post opening hours.
Arcomusical is an ensemble dedicated to the berimbau instrument and its music. The berimbau is a...
DeKALB – 2022’s midterm election saw less voters in DeKalb County than in 2018, a 3.9% decrease in overall midterm turnout.
DeKalb County overall had about a 56.4% voter turnout, according to the DeKalb County election results. DeKalb County had...
DeKALB – The Sycamore Fire Department will have their annual firehouse tradition of the Red Wreath Program from Nov. 24 - Jan. 3. During this time, both fire stations one and two will display a wreath on the front of their buildings. Station one is...
This week, Tails Humane Society is featuring a 4-year-old dog named Marv as its Pet of the Week.
He is a friendly and loving dog. Marv had a holiday sleepover for Thanksgiving and the family he stayed with had great things to say about him.
They...
DeKALB – The J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host its “Holiday at the Homestead” open house this season, adorning the historic home with holiday activities.
The center, located on 921 W Lincoln Highway, will be open from noon...
DeKALB – The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N Fourth Street, will host its Winter Farmers’ Market this holiday season to support local farmers and artists.
The farmers’ market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Admission...
DeKALB – DeKalb County offers a way for residents to recycle their old and broken holiday lights with the DeKalb County Holiday Lights Recycling Drive.
There are four locations around DeKalb County where people can recycle their lights. Two of these...
A new piece of legislation that aims to end the cash bail system in Illinois has drawn controversy from some due to concerns that it might increase violence.
The Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, also known as the SAFE-T Act, was...
