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City Council discusses marijuana policy

By Julia Martinez | September 29, 2016

DeKALB | DeKalb City Council members discussed making the fine for possessing cannabis cheaper during a Monday City Council meeting at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.Chapter 52 of the DeKalb Municipal Code states that no person shall...

Injunction passed

By Madison Kacer | September 29, 2016

DeKALB | The DeKalb County Clerk’s Office is preparing for an injunction passed by a federal judge Tuesday that bans same-day registration at polling places on the Nov. 8 Election Day in Illinois.An appeal has been filed against the injunction, which...

Community to discuss pipeline addition

Community to discuss pipeline addition

By Xavier Ortega | September 21, 2016

350Kishwaukee Co-Chair Meryl Greer Domina (right) speaks with her friend and co-worker, Sylvia Varhus, of Elburn, about contacting local representatives to get rid of pipelines in DeKalb County Sept. 13.

"Anyone that is familiar with the oil industry knows that these things [pipelines] will leak," Varhus said. "It is just a matter of time."

NIU 911 phone service disabled

By Northern Star Staff | September 20, 2016

DeKALB | The 911 emergency phone service is disabled at NIU, in DeKalb, in Sycamore and in much of DeKalb County, according to an NIU safety bulletin. For emergencies and non-emergencies on campus, call 815-753-1212.  For emergencies and non-emergencies...

Food insecurity movie to be shown at the Egyptian Theatre

By Northern Star Staff | September 19, 2016

“A Place At the Table” will be screened at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the Egyptian Theatre for free toraise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in Dekalb County.The film exhibits the foodinsecurities that both Dekalb and the U.S. experience....

Alumnus starts fourth business attempt

By Kristen Lookingland | September 19, 2016

DeKALB | Alumnus Alex Broches hit rock bottom as a 22-year-old fresh out of college and struggled for the next four years; three startup business attempts took losses, and he found himself $10,000 in debt and barely making rent.Broches’ fourth business...

On-campus early voting begins Oct. 24

By Nancy Galan | September 19, 2016

DeKALB | NIU is working with the DeKalb County Clerk to provide students with the option to vote away from home.DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Douglas Johnson said students should register to vote as soon as possible in order to participate in early...

ApplePalooza starts in Sycamore

By Northern Star staff | September 16, 2016

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, so get your fill at ApplePalooza. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Sycamore enjoy free food samples and activities for the entire family.Some of the business involved in last year's ApplePalooza were Clock...

Egyptian Theatre to show Barbed Wire Pioneers

By Northern Star staff | September 16, 2016

DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association will sponsor the 18th anniversary screening of Barbed Wire Pioneers at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Egyptian Theatre on 135 N. 2ND St.Directed by NIU professor, Jeff Chown, the documentary depicts the achievements...

Local non-profit speaks against pipeline

Local non-profit speaks against pipeline

By Xavier Ortega | September 15, 2016

Co-chair of 350Kishwaukee Meryl Greer Domina (left) speaks with her friend and co-worker, Sylvia Varhus, of Elburn, about contacting local senators and Congress to promote a green community and get rid of pipelines."Anyone that is familiar with the oil...