DeKALB – On Friday, a juvenile suspected of committing an armed robbery was arrested in DeKalb. The crime was reported at 10:21 p.m. on Saturday in the 800 block of Ridge Drive. A man flagged down an officer and informed him that he had been robbed...

This piece was updated as of 1/18 at 1:55pm to make a correction. Correction: The Northern Star previously wrote that jury selection will last until Jan. 28 or Jan. 29. Jury selection is expected to finish by Jan. 22 and the trial is anticipated to...

DeKALB – Almost one month after an apartment fire engulfed three apartment buildings in DeKalb the week of the Christmas holiday, residents of two buildings are unable to return until the buildings are deemed safe and one of the buildings is demolished. A...

DeKALB - At its first meeting of the year, the DeKalb City Council addressed community members affected by the Hillcrest apartment fires and those who assisted residents in the aftermath. The fire took place on Dec. 22 and displaced residents in three...

DeKALB – A man was charged with first degree murder and aggravated domestic battery in connection with a woman found dead Tuesday at her DeKalb apartment. DeKalb police arrested and charged Devonne Montgomery, age 30, on Wednesday with the murder...

Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department fought a fire Sunday night at apartments at 1024 W. Hillcrest Drive and 934 Greenbrier Road. As of 9 p.m. Sunday, firefighters...

DeKALB- On Sunday, the DeKalb Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA) and DeKalb Target are hosting this year’s “Heroes & Helpers” event, helping children in special situations have an amazing holiday season. The event...

DEKALB – Lori York, officer at NIU, spoke with the Northern Star about her job as K9 officer and her experiences. Question: What’s your role and history as a police officer here at NIU? Answer: “I am a patrol division officer and K9 handler....

DeKALB – The historic Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb is celebrating the holiday season with events and a fully decorated mansion. This year, the Ellwood House, located at 420 Linden Place, is opening Ellcourt during the holiday season by having a fully...

DeKALB – Linh Nguyen has been disqualified from the ballot in DeKalb’s April mayoral race following a decision made by the city’s electoral board. The verdict, a 3-0 ruling, came at a hearing that began at 9 a.m. Tuesday on the second floor of...

DeKALB – On Tuesday, the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees passed a motion for a $4.1 million property tax levy, down from the recently proposed $4.6 million levy that would have increased taxes. The board met at the Bilders Family Meeting...

DeKALB – At 11:55 p.m., Monday, DeKalb police, fire and ambulance received a call about a fire at University Plaza, off-campus student apartments, located at 900 Crane Drive. All of DeKalb fire responded to the call, which included three stations...