![The marquee for the Egyptian Theatre hangs above the sidewalk on North Second Street. The theatres board announced it is buying back properties it previously owned in the 1930s adjacent to the historic building. (Courtesy of the Egyptian Theatre)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/001e-1200x800.jpg)
Historic Egyptian Theatre buys back adjacent properties
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| February 14, 2024
![Frank Dicaccio, DeKalbs asylum seekers citizens committee representative, shares the committees progress to the Council and the audience on Monday at the City Council meeting. The asylum seekers citizens committee is gathering assistance from local non-profits to accommodate migrants seeking asylum in the Chicago-land area. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0576-1200x900.jpeg)
City Council discusses migrants finding refuge in Dekalb
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| February 13, 2024
![Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donut’s building sits with advertisements for their Valentine’s Day specials hung on their windows. Multiple restaurants in DeKalb are having special deals for Valentine’s Day. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0575-1200x900.jpeg)
Sweet Deals on Valentine’s Day
By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
| February 13, 2024
![People are sitting at a table and talking. DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held the 100th Annual Celebration Dinner Thursday at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9912-1200x900.jpeg)
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce celebrates centennial celebration dinner
By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
| February 9, 2024
![DeKalb Director of Utilities and Transportation Bryan Faivre (center) raises a glass of water at the Illinois Section American Water Works Association District 1 Water Taste Test Competition alongside representatives from engineering firm Willett Hofmann and Associates. DeKalb won first place in the district on Jan. 26 in Freeport. (Courtesy of the City of DeKalb)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Photo-1-1200x1040.jpg)
DeKalb wins ‘Best Tasting Water’ in district
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| February 7, 2024
![Nick Newman (from left), Rachel Farrell, Julie Jesmer, Steve Honeywell, Zachary Harrelson, Brianne Harrelson, James Carlin and Clare Kron smile at the camera presenting a P.R.I.D.E. award. The Harrelsons Bikes for Causes non-profit group was one of three groups awarded Jan. 4. (Courtesy of the City of DeKalb)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-1200x830.png)
Dekalb’s CEC honors P.R.I.D.E. award winners
By Nolan Morrissey, News Reporter
| January 31, 2024
![A silver car crosses the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road Wednesday in DeKalb. Illinois State Police are running a new “Road Rage, Don’t Engage” campaign to help combat road rage. (Sean Reed | Northern Star](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-24-road-rage-sr-1-1200x800.jpg)
Illinois State Police campaigns against road rage
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| January 24, 2024
![A 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle sits parked in front of a brick wall. The car is for sale by Classic Auto Haus, a car dealership set to open in February in DeKalb. (Courtesy of Classic Auto Haus)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8891.jpeg)
Mopars and muscle cars roll into DeKalb
By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
| January 23, 2024
![Eric Armstrong, vice president of the DeKalb Area Alano Club advocates for funding for his organization on Monday at the City Council meeting. The city approved a list of human services grants to various local non-profits in DeKalb. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0532-1200x900.jpeg)
City council grants $700,000 for non-profit, economic development
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| January 23, 2024
![The Glidden Homestead sits surrounded by snow. On Feb. 4, the Glidden Homestead is hosting Soup-er Sunday where there will be soup, a house tour and information on horses. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_8798-1200x802.jpeg)
Glidden Homestead to host Soup-er Sunday
By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
| January 22, 2024
![Stephanie Meyn, a Cortland resident, shares a Crumbl chocolate chip cookie with her 17-month-old son Zachary. Meyn received a free chocolate chip cookie for having the store’s mobile app downloaded at the grand opening. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_3031-1200x900.jpeg)
Crumbl Cookies comes to DeKalb
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| January 21, 2024
![A line of people wait outside the doors of Excelleaf before its grand opening. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_2322-1200x900.jpg)
Excelleaf grand opening promotes ‘high’ hopes for DeKalb
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| December 3, 2023
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