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Shell gas station located on North 7th street in DeKalb. This gas station is selling gas at $3.44/gal at time of publication. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Weekly Gas Update: Sept. 6

By Jermel Williams, Sports Reporter | September 6, 2022

DeKALB- The average price of gasoline in Illinois has fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week. Today, gas averages $4.10/gal according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,378 gas stations in Illinois. Prices in Illinois are 32.0 cents per gallon lower...

Humans can get rabies after being bitten by an affected animal or if any saliva gets into an opening of the body.

Second bat tests positive for rabies after biting person in Sycamore

By Kalesia Williams, Sports Reporter | August 31, 2022

DeKALB — DeKalb County Health Department has confirmed a second bat has tested positive for rabies. This news was confirmed on Aug. 29 after the bat bit a person in Sycamore on Sunday. The person who was bitten is in good condition and has received...

DeKalb police arrest 17-year-old on Aug. 26.

DeKalb police arrest juvenile offender

By Keely Quinlan, Marketing Team Member | August 31, 2022

A 17-year-old male was arrested on Aug. 26 after an altercation that occurred on Aug. 23. The perpetrator was identified as a juvenile offender. The DeKalb Police Department responded to a shooting that involved a female victim who was shot twice....

DeKalb County Sheriff's police arrest juvenile involved in car chase on Aug. 29

DeKalb County Police arrest suspect involved in car chase

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | August 31, 2022

DeKALB — A female driver was arrested by DeKalb County Police on Aug. 29 for a stolen vehicle pursuit.  Sheriff’s Police conducted a registration check for a white Honda on Glidden Road near Route 64. The vehicle was stolen out of Du Quoin, IL,...

Sycamore Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant

Sycamore Fire Department awarded federal grant for replacement of equipment

By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter | August 31, 2022

SYCAMORE- The Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program awarded the Sycamore Fire Department a federal grant in the amount of $235,598.17 on Aug. 26.  The grant will be used to replace the department's four ambulance...

Even while on the decline, gas prices this Thanksgiving will be the highest ever recorded.

Weekly gas update: Aug. 29

By Aliyah DePersio | August 31, 2022

The average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen by 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14 per gallon according to GasBuddy. Gasoline prices in Illinois are 51.5 cents per gallon lower than gasoline prices a month ago, but 87.5 cents...

Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center under the mid-afternoon sky, located at 921 W Lincoln Hwy, in DeKalb. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Glidden Homestead is accepting volunteers

By Joseph Segreti, Sports Reporter | August 26, 2022

DeKALB — Glidden Homestead is looking for volunteers in the DeKalb community to give tours of the museum. The Glidden Homestead and Historical Center, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, asks anyone who is interested in being a volunteer docent (tour guide)...

DeKalb Police: Shooting on Ridge Drive results in one dead

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | August 24, 2022

DeKALB — An 18-year-old unidentified male has died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head on Wednesday, according to the DeKalb Police Department. The incident occurred off campus at 4:24 p.m. at 919 Ridge Drive. At 4:26 p.m. An officer on...

To sign up for alerts text “FreeGroceries” to 8447272012 to sign up. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

DeKalb County mobile food pantry announces new events, text alert system

By Colin Kempsell | August 24, 2022

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) mobile food pantry is coming to town for multiple events throughout the month of September. The “Grow Mobile” food pantry is a joint effort provided by the DeKalb County Health Department, the...

Casper is a shy but friendly dog who is looking for his forever home.

Tails Pet of the Week: Casper

By Aliyah DePersio | August 24, 2022

This week's pet Casper is looking for his perfect forever home. He just turned a year old, so he’s a younger dog. Casper also weighs about 65 lbs. His environment is a little overwhelming for him, so Casper is a little shy at first. However, once you...

The band 7th heaven returns to the Corn Fest Sound Stage from 9 p.m-11 p.m. on Aug. 26 following 2019 and 2021 performances

DeKalb will host its 44th Corn Fest this weekend

By Eddie Drinkwine | August 22, 2022

DeKALB — The 44th annual Corn Fest is back this year with a plethora of events for all to enjoy. The festival will be taking place all weekend from Aug. 26-28. It will feature live music, a carnival, free corn and other events for participants to...

Colored visualization of electron microscopy photo of the coronavirus COVID-19.

IDPH releases COVID-19 statistics

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | August 22, 2022

DeKALB — The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) reported Friday that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are now over three million in Illinois. IDPH reported 3,645,961 COVID-19 cases with 25,084 cases being new and probable. IDPH also reported 56 deaths...