The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Road, and Qdoba, 2383 Sycamore Road, did not get their liquor licenses renewed at Wednesday’s emergency liquor commission hearing. The owner of Qdoba chose not to renew the license because the restaurant does not sell enough...

With gas prices rising steadily, public transportation such as Metra looks increasingly attractive. Area residents are left to wonder if Metra will ever extend to DeKalb. Metra spokesman Tom Miller said, "We’re not really looking to expand to DeKalb."...

The DeKalb School Board discussed impacts of a proposed residential development geared toward adults. The Cottages, which is in its developmental stages, is planned to be built along the corridor of Illinois Route 23 and Fairview Drive in DeKalb. A developmental...

NIU wide receivers Sam Hurd and Shatone Powers admitted to the Northern Star they were involved in a fight that occurred Friday morning around 1:30 a.m. at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, 900 Greenbrier Road. No arrests have been made, but the investigation...

The Sycamore City Council approved ordinances to close Illinois Route 64 for various city events at their regular meeting Tuesday night. The Sycamore High School Homecoming Parade will march from Governor Street to Sacramento Street from 7 to 8:30 p.m....

Through one of his professors, Dave Dondlinger, a senior mechanical engineering technology major, found out about an on-campus office that helps students find jobs and internships outside NIU. Career Services helps NIU students and alumni find full-time...

NEW YORK - Wall Street finished a difficult week Friday as investors, restrained by uncertainty about the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina, had little reaction to a sharp decline in oil prices and less unemployment. Despite the week’s fluctuations,...

The city of DeKalb is saying goodbye to ugly roadside decorations. To preserve a community environment, the city recently passed a nuisance ordinance to ban unsightly, inoperable vehicles from its curbsides. "It’s been in the books for years and it’s...

As of Thursday, The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Road, is out of commission. It no longer has the privilege of delivering or selling liquor until an emergency meeting this Wednesday at DeKalb City Hall at 5 p.m. The City of DeKalb did not renew The Barn’s liquor...

Business in DeKalb boomed in recent years with the additions of several major retail giants. According to the DeKalb City Web site, the population also has boomed. Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses, the population rose 11.2 percent. DeKalb is expected...

Smoking in all restaurants and bars soon may be extinct in DeKalb. If an ordinance were to pass the DeKalb City Council, smoking in public establishments may be a thing of the past. Having to clear through the smoke, the Northern Star went out and asked...

After a week of consideration, DeKalb Mayor Frank Van Buer announced the fines and suspension for The Barn on Monday. The Barn, 1215 Blackhawk Road, is being fined $2,500 for allowing two minors to enter the bar area, not checking identification of minors...