Northern Star

Huskie Pride street signs to be installed around DeKalb

By Eric Bjork, News Reporter | August 20, 2022

DeKALB — On the week of Aug. 7, the DeKalb Public Works Department began the installation of brand-new street signs which are NIU themed. The street signs in Greek Row, located north of the NIU campus, have been replaced with the new signs. Eventually,...

Small businesses expand at DeKalb Farmers’ Market

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | July 1, 2022

DeKalb Farmers' Market in downtown DeKalb allows residents to explore local vendors and small businesses until September.

DeKalb Tom and Jerry’s building for sale

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | June 2, 2022

The fully-equipped building that once held Tom and Jerry's is for sale and ready for a new restaurant to take its place.

DeKalb community rallies for reproductive rights

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | May 7, 2022

Residents paint fire hydrants through Paint-a-Plug Program

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | May 3, 2022

DeKalb's Citizens Community Enhancement Commission offers a program in which DeKalb residents can paint fire hydrants around town.

Sephora at Kohl’s DeKalb grand opening Friday

By Elisa Reamer | April 28, 2022

Sephora will be opening inside of Kohl's, 2070 Sycamore Road in DeKalb on Friday and will be laid out like a storefront Sephora.

Facebook parent Meta expands Illinois data center in DeKalb

By Associated Press | April 27, 2022

DeKALB — Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is expanding a data center in northern Illinois and says more than 200 operational jobs will be based there once complete. The company announced the expansion Wednesday. The company announced its initial...

City Council approves Lincoln Highway lane reduction

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 26, 2022

City Council approved the reduction of Lincoln Highway from four lanes to three to make it safer for pedestrians.

Rep. Lauren Underwood’s Sycamore office holds grand opening

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | April 25, 2022

Sycamore – District 14’s representative Lauren Underwood opened her new office this weekend in Sycamore, Illinois. The grand opening was held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 24, at 407 West State St. Despite the cold rainy weather, 110 individuals...