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A laptop sits open with the Bright Start website shown on screen. The Illinois 529 Rollover plan allows for leftover money in college savings accounts to be rolled over into a Roth IRA. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Illinois 529 rollover plan signed into law

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | August 28, 2024

DeKALB – Earlier this month, an Illinois bill was signed to allow unused college savings to be utilized for retirement.  With this plan, parents are able to roll over their leftover Illinois 529 college funds (Bright Start and Bright Directions)...

Members of the DeKalb City Council sit at a table during Mondays City Council meeting. The DeKalb City Council passed an ordinance decreasing the salary of the city clerk from $8,000 to $0. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

City Council proposes new tax district

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | August 27, 2024

Correction: This piece was updated at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to remove incorrect information regarding the TIF district boundaries. The district is from East Taylor Street south to I-88. DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council had a public hearing Monday to...

A Jewel mascot walks through the Jewel-Osco store at the Jewel Jamboree event. At the event, students received free items such as snacks and drinks. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Week of Welcome provides fun events for students

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | August 26, 2024

DeKALB – From Aug. 21 through Aug. 25, Week of Welcome events occurred across campus for new and returning students. Events throughout the week included a campfire to Corn Fest. WOW Campfire Connections: From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday...

Cheese stretches out of a calzone from D.P. Dough that is cut in half. D.P. Dough reopened July 28 after closing on June 25. (Northern Star File Photo)

D.P. Dough reopens after June 25 closing

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | August 26, 2024

DeKALB – Every college student’s favorite late-night eatery is back open and in full swing in time for the new school year.  D.P. Dough reopened July 28 under new ownership with all new staff. “We are under corporate now, we’re not under...

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes cuts a ribbon at the DeKalb veterans memorial dedication Thursday. The mural is located on the north wall of the Plaza DeKalb building. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

DeKalb unveils mural to memorialize veterans

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | August 22, 2024

DeKALB – On a cool summer morning, around 50 people gathered to dedicate a new veteran’s memorial in DeKalb. At 10 a.m. Thursday at the north wall of the Plaza DeKalb building, across from the Egyptian Theatre, veterans of DeKalb and supporting...

Different graphs shows car crash data from 2023 in DeKalb. In 2023, DeKalb had 580 more crashes than 2013. (Northern Star graphic)

DeKalb sees an increase in car crashes

By Devin Oommen and Rachel Cormier | May 1, 2024

DeKALB – As DeKalb has seen a flood of new drivers on its streets, statistics show that car accidents have risen 126% since 2013. DeKalb Police Department Commander Steve Lekkas provided background on the notable car crashes and traffic statistics...

The DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State St. sits under a blue sky with the American flag and the Illinois flag in front of it. Saturday the Walk to End Child Abuse will walk from Sycamore High School to the court house. (Northern Star file photo)

Annual Walk to End Child Abuse to happen Saturday

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | April 26, 2024

DeKALB – DeKalb County can gather to join the 14th Annual Walk to End Child Abuse and place pinwheels to represent each child the Children’s Advocacy Center served in 2023. Registration for the walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Sycamore High...

Matt Streb (left), chief strategy officer for NIU, discusses the developments for the purchase of land for the NIU Greek Life Center with Catherine Squires, vice president of University Advancement and president and CEO of the NIU Foundation. Shop owners of DeKalb's Central Business District voiced their concerns over a proposed levy for downtown DeKalb residents to reimburse the city for street maintenance costs. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

NIU expects to purchase land for Greek Life Center

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | April 23, 2024

DeKALB – New conceptual drawings of NIU’s Greek Life Center were shown to the City Council to back a hopeful consideration to purchase the land where the eventual construction of the center will take place.  The last update for the center happened...

Huskie buses sit parked in the Huskie Line bus barn. On Sunday at Francis Road in Virgil Township near Illinois Route 38, police responded to a car crash involving a Huskie Bus. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Driver collides with NIU Huskie Bus in Virgil

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | April 17, 2024

DeKALB – A 25-year-old St. Charles driver is in critical condition after colliding with an NIU Huskie Bus on Sunday. Around 8:39 p.m. Sunday, Kane County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an accident at Francis Road in Virgil Township near Illinois...

Keg & Kernel, located at 106 E. Lincoln Highway, sits open on Wednesday night. Keg & Kernel has announced it will be permanently closing April 28. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Keg & Kernel to close its doors

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | April 17, 2024

Editor’s note: Photo Editor Sean Reed is an employee of Keg & Kernel. They were not involved in any part of the reporting or editing process for this piece. DeKALB – Keg & Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company located at 106 E. Lincoln...

Kelvin Hawthorne, president of NIU's AMS chapter, stands in front of a weekly forecast. Students and DeKalb residents can expect severe weather Tuesday. (Kelvin Hawthorne | Northern Star/AMS)

Possible severe weather Tuesday

By Kelvin Hawthorne, Meteorologist | April 15, 2024

Those in the DeKalb area can anticipate a tumultuous start to the week as showers and thunderstorms are forecasted from Tuesday through Thursday.  Tuesday poses a risk of severe thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening, with the campus...

The DeKalb City Council sit and share their council member reports at the City Council meeting on April 8. The board approved an agreement for the Illinois Aviation Academy to train pilots at the DeKalb Municipal Airport. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

DeKalb Airport to house second Illinois Aviation Academy

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | April 8, 2024

DeKALB – The DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport will train pilots and potentially house an extended campus of the Illinois Aviation Academy with the City Council’s approval of a “Specialized Aviation Service Operation” agreement. The City Council...