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NIU student suing drunk driver

By Morgan Fink | February 23, 2017

DeKALB — NIU student Evan Cortez, 23, is in the early phases of suing John Yanni, 25, of St. Charles, after sustaining injuries in a drunk driving accident that killed a DeKalb High School student.Yanni, a firefighter and paramedic with the Fox River...

Warm days to continue in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | February 21, 2017

Tuesday:Temperatures will be in the low- to mid-60s. There will be a few hours of sunshine within the cloudy day.Wednesday:It will be a sunny day with temperatures hitting the low- to mid-60s range.ThursdayThe temperature will drop slightly to the lower...

Students to paint and sip at Holmes Student Center

Students to paint and sip at Holmes Student Center

By Northern Star Staff | February 20, 2017

DeKALB | Sip and snack from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Holmes Student Center, Regency Room. Students can paint canvases while drinking sparkling grape juice and eating snacks. Paint and canvases will be provided. There is no cost and students do not...

Off-campus shooting prompts safety report

By Northern Star Staff | February 19, 2017

DeKALB — No arrests have been made regarding the incident in which shots were fired around 11:32 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive.Two males reportedly tried to enter an apartment. The resident opened the door and quickly closed it after...

DeKalb building proposed

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — Development has been proposed for a four-story building in DeKalb’s Central Business District that would house high-end residential and commercial units.DeKalb developer John Pappas proposed establishments at 122 S. First Street and 112,...

Charges filed in home raid

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2017

DeKALB — One of the two individuals arrested in a police raid Feb. 7 remains in custody with a $100,000 bond, said Andy Sullivan, Chief Deputy of the DeKalb County Police Department.The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb Police Department,...

Adventure to take place in Afton Forest Preserve

By Northern Star staff | February 15, 2017

DeKALB | Outdoor Adventure will host another excursion, "Evening Hike," from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 21.Participants will take a nighttime hike through Afton Forest Preserve. The trip will help students become familiar with the activity and local natural...

History of the week: Store to get liquor license

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2017

DeKALB | Twelve years ago, Inboden's Meats, 1106 N. First Street, was granted a liquor license to sell wine and packaged beer. According to a Feb. 15, 2005, Northern Star article, "The DeKalb City Council passed the amendment unanimously." The license...