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DeKalb pairs with NIU to lower crime rates

By Morgan Fink | March 6, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb Police Department and NIU Police Department are teaming up in order to reduce crime in the city of DeKalb.The annual report for DeKalb Police Department showed a 26 percent rise in the most serious offenses such as murder, rape, burglary,...

Ottawans react to wreckage

Ottawans react to wreckage

By Sophia Phillips | March 6, 2017

The village of Naplate has multiple blocks in ruins after a tornado on Tuesday struck the town, including a nursing home that was housed 68 people, as well as, a nearby factory.

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery said crimes categorized nationwide as part one were the most serious offenses, at a Monday city council meeting. 

DeKalb crime report sees 26 percent spark

By Northern Star staff | March 2, 2017

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery said crimes categorized nationwide as part one were the most serious offenses, at a Monday city council meeting. 

Trump’s speech offers change of pace

By Clarissa Hinshaw | March 2, 2017

DeKALB — In his first speech to a joint Congress, President Donald Trump addressed the progress he has made since taking office and what his goals are for the United States Tuesday.Trump talked about a variety of issues including the economy, immigration...

BSU hosts clothing collection

By Lindsey Salvatelli | February 27, 2017

DeKALB — The Black Student Union is collecting formal dresses for underprivileged students throughout Black History Month for their inaugural Princess Tiana Project.The project, headed by Andria Deberry, BSU community outreach director, and co-director...

City holds mayoral debate

By Clarissa Hinshaw | February 27, 2017

DeKALB — With the April 4 DeKalb consolidated election fast approaching, mayoral candidates participated in an audience-packed debate where they discussed issues, including local immigration policy.The debate, which was held 6:30 Thursday at the DeKalb...

Officials answer woman’s emergency call of unlawful entry by her neighbor

By Northern Star staff | February 26, 2017

DeKALB — DeKalb County deputy officials responded to a call Saturday morning from a female, in the 1400 block of Twombly Road, who reported unlawful entry and restraint by a male neighbor.At 6:30 a.m. officials arrived to the scene, and though investigation...