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Missing person last seen in St. Charles

Missing person last seen in St. Charles

By Ashley Dwy | May 20, 2021

DeKALB — Brian Bishop, 50 year-old white male, is an active, endangered missing person. Last known to be in the DeKalb area, if found, contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630-377-4435 or 911. Bishop is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 200...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,096

By Northern Star Staff | May 15, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,096. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,808 are younger than 19, 2,455 are in their 20s, 1,514 are in their...

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes at the May 10 City Council meeting.

New DeKalb city leaders sworn in, approves parking ordinance

By Kierra Frazier | May 11, 2021

DeKALB – Mayor Cohen Barnes was sworn into office Monday to begin his term as mayor with hopes of working with council members to continue the “momentum” within the city. “I really look forward to working with this team, this council in order...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,014

By Northern Star Staff | May 8, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,014. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,784 are younger than 19, 2,430 are in their 20s, 1,503 are in their...

Sunshine streams through a cloud covered sky.

Weekly weather update for April 26

By Brandon Montemayor | April 26, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of April 26 will see warm temperatures and a couple of chances for showers. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 76 degrees....

Flowers begin to bloom through the snow behind benches next to the East Lagoon.

Weekly weather update for April 19

By Brandon Montemayor | April 19, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of April 19 will see temperatures drop and a chance for snow. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will see a 40% chance of rain throughout the day and a possible...

A plate with fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy is available for order for drive-thru fundraiser.

Lincoln Inn, St. Mary School to host dinner fundraiser

By Aidan Bengford | April 15, 2021

St. Mary Catholic School will partner with Lincoln Inn at Faranda’s for a drive-thru dinner fundraiser on Thursday, April 22.  This fundraiser will help both businesses affected by COVID-19. St.Mary had increased operating expenses due to the pandemic...

Front doors to the House Café.

Juniper’s Nest to host Maker’s Market

By Brandon Montemayor | April 9, 2021

DeKALB — Join Juniper’s Nest and shop locally April 10-11 from 12 to 4 p.m. at this month’s “Maker’s Market.” The local business will be hosting their bimonthly local market at 263 E. Lincoln Highway, in the old House Cafe building. The...

Verbic sits on board at city council meeting.

Verbic leads race for Sixth Ward seat

By Northern Star Staff | April 6, 2021

DeKALB – Mike Verbic leads in re-election for DeKalb 6th Ward Alderperson by 155 votes, while mail-in ballots still need to be counted. Verbic first ran for Sixth Ward Alderperson in 2017. Verbic remained unopposed in the April 6 election and will...

Alderman Greg Perkins sits during a DeKalb City Council meeting July 13, 2020, in DeKalb.

Perkins leads race for Fourth Ward seat

By Northern Star Staff | April 6, 2021

DeKALB — Greg Perkins, alderperson of DeKalb’s Fourth Ward, leads Tuesday in his bid for re-election to his position for the next four years. He is leading with 296 votes or 50.34% of the votes. He leads Matthew R. Keys by four votes.  Perkins...

Cohen in the lead for DeKalb City Clerk

Cohen in the lead for DeKalb City Clerk

By Ashley Dwy | April 6, 2021

DeKALB — Sasha Cohen, political director of the Vermin Supreme Institute, is leading the results to be the DeKalb City Clerk for the next four years. Cohen has 82.27%, or 2,273 votes, while mail-in ballots still need to be counted, according to DeKalb...

Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center

Ellwood Visitor Center hosting ‘Crimson Days: The Early Story of NIU’

By Aidan Bengford | April 2, 2021

DeKALB — The curators of the Ellwood Museum present “Crimson Days: The Early Story of NIU” an exhibit that will be taking place at the Ellwood Visitor Center. The manor is still closed.  The exhibit is to commemorate the founding of NIU in 1895...