"Parks and Recreation" is the theme of DeKalb's newest mural, the third in the city's downtown Streetscape Mural Series. "We invited the public to submit ideas and suggestions," said Jennifer Groce, executive director of ReNew DeKalb Inc. "From all of...

SYCAMORE | There is one less candidate in Sycamore's consolidated elections. Former 3rd Ward candidate Willie Murphy, 2120 Highland Drive, confirmed his withdrawal Monday. Joyce Smith and Greg Taylor will continue to run for the 3rd Ward seat. "Certain...

Six of the seven railroad crossings in DeKalb will temporarily close for repairs in May. "All crossings except First Street will be closed," said city manager Mark Biernacki. Biernacki said DeKalb was told about the closures a couple weeks ago by Union...

Corn isn't just on the cob; it's on the rise. Mariam Wassmann, director of information for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, anticipates more corn planted this year than ever before. "The price of corn is very appealing," Wassmann said. The rise in the value...

DeKALB | Downtown DeKalb will receive a $100,000 face-lift by the end of 2007. The city council approved resolutions giving a green light to the downtown redevelopment group ReNew DeKalb to disperse multiple grants through its "Paint the Town" program....

DeKALB | The new Kishwaukee Community Hospital, a $102 million project, will be completed in October 2007. According to a Kishwaukee Community Hospital press release, the hospital will be equipped with new technology, a healing garden, 100 private rooms...

DeKALB | Early Easter Sunday morning, the Newman Catholic Student Center received a reminder of "why Christ came into the world," said Maria Alderson, director of adult education for the Newman Center. A burglary occurred between midnight and 7:23 a.m.,...

DeKALB | Amateur comedy in DeKalb is easy to find in the classroom, the fraternity house or at the house party. Local, premeditated comedy is more elusive. Friday night at The House, six comics and the improvisational comedy group String Cheese Bikini...

DeKALB | Weeknights on patrol can be slow for police officers, but they're always on watch for the unexpected. "It's hit or miss," said officer Burt Johnson of the DeKalb Police. "The colder weather keeps things down a bit." The time of day can also play...

DeKALB | Every week, the Northern Star will uncover the truth about police myths. Busting this week's myth is Lt. Carl Leoni of the DeKalb Police Department. Myth: An officer has to pull you over within a mile from the point he or she started following...

The DeKalb Police Department is reminding citizens of a number of frauds occurring in the city. While there are six prominent types of fraud, the "gypsy" scam has occurred most recently, said Lt. Jim Kayes of the DeKalb police. The south side of DeKalb...