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Charlie is this week's Tails Humane Society pet of the week. Charlie is a mixed breed dog around 50 pounds. (Photo Courtesy of Tails Humane Society)

Tails Pet of the Week: Charlie

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 4, 2022

DeKALB– This week’s Tails pet of the week is a 7-year-old dog named Charlie. Charlie is a mixed breed who is about 50 pounds. He is seeking a home where love lives and hopes to spend the rest of his years with people he can cuddle. Charlie has...

Pink patches that will be sold this week by the City of DeKalb police department. (Photo courtesy of the City of DeKalb Police Department)

DeKalb P.D. to fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | October 4, 2022

DeKALB– October is breast cancer awareness month and The City of DeKalb police department has announced a breast cancer awareness fundraiser. Officers at the DeKalb police department have purchased pink patches and badges to wear throughout October...

BP gas station located on West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The gas is priced at $4.14 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Oct. 3

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | October 3, 2022

DeKalb – Gas prices have risen in the last week after reaching record lows during September, according to GasBuddy. According to GasBuddy price reports, the average gas price in Illinois rose to 22.2 cents per gallon last week, averaging $4.14 per...

Two seats open for election on DeKalb Park Board

Two seats open for election on DeKalb Park Board

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | September 30, 2022

DeKALB – Two positions for the DeKalb Park Board have opened up for the consolidated election set to occur on April 4, 2023. The positions will be filled by the County Clerk’s Election Division and each will serve a four-year term when elected. Petition...

Two collisions occurred on North Annie Glidden Road Thursday morning, according to the DeKalb Police Department.

Sycamore Police: Motorcyclist killed in automobile accident

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 28, 2022

SYCAMORE – On Monday, an accident between a motorcycle and an automobile left one person deceased at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Mercantile Drive. Sycamore Police and Fire departments responded to the incident around 4:36 p.m. Monday. There...

DeKalb Park District is hosting a Halloween house decorating contest.

DeKalb Park District to host Halloween house decorating contest

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | September 28, 2022

DeKALB – Get ready to design your house as frightening as possible because the third annual DeKalb Halloween House Decorating Contest is here! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Overall Theme, Best Special effects, Scariest, and People’s Choice....

Pumpkin is a black, mixed breed dog that is almost two years old. (Courtesy of Tails Humane Society).

Tails Pet of the Week: Pumpkin

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 27, 2022

DeKALB – The Tails Humane Society pet of the week is Pumpkin. Pumpkin is a black, mixed breed dog that is almost two years old.  After arriving at Tails earlier this year in rough shape, Pumpkin is now healthy enough to be adopted into a tender,...

The Shell gas station located on West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The gas is priced at 3.89/gal (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Sept. 26

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 26, 2022

In the past week, gas prices have gotten more expensive, having risen 2.1 cents per gallon in Illinois, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy reported cheapest gas in Illinois on Sept. 25 was $3.32 per gallon and the most expensive was $5.87 per gallon. The...

Attendees surrounding the piñata at El Grito as one participant attempts to break it open. The celebration of Latino Heritage Month will continue through mid-October, with events planned over the next month by the Latino Resource Center.

‘Identities Beyond Borders’ explained in Latino studies lecture

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | September 22, 2022

Latino Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and lasts for a whole month to celebrate the past generations’ traditions and accomplishments who came from Mexico, Spain, Central and South America.  NIU has begun celebrating Latino Heritage Month. The Latino...

Burning Cicada, Ltd. will be hosting their Arts and Music Picnic Festival on Sept. 24 at Hopkins Park.

Burning Cicada to host Arts and Music Picnic Festival

By Eddie Drinkwine | September 22, 2022

DeKALB — Burning Cicada will be hosting a music festival from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.   The Burning Cicada Arts and Music Picnic Festival will be free to attend and will be held at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park at 1403 Sycamore...

Tobe is looking for his forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Tobe

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | September 20, 2022

This week’s Tails Pet of the Week at Tails Humane Society is Tobe, a 13-year-old male cat. Tobe enjoys being around humans but prefers not to be around other cats. Although Tobe hasn’t lived with children previously, as long as they take it easy...

Child Passenger Safety Week works to promote awareness and educate parents and caregivers on how to properly seat children in vehicles.

DeKalb Police to take part in Child Passenger Safety Week

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2022

DeKALB --  The DeKalb Police Department issued a statement Monday that it will partake in the national Child Passenger Safety Week Sept.18-24. The week will be committed to protecting young passengers with strict child passenger enforcement policies. Not...