DeKALB – Outrage and disappointment erupted from City Council members after a discussion regarding the legitimacy of deterring “nuisance gatherings” invoked speculations of possible discrimination, which challenged its expected approval.
The City...
DeKALB – As political party signs start to divide neighborhood yards in blue and red, it can only mean one thing – the March primary elections.
Illinois’ general primary election is taking place March 19.
Feb. 20 was the voting registration...
By Hannah Soukup, Assistant News Editor
| February 20, 2024
Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by El Jimador and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.
DeKALB – El Jimador Mexican Grill, established in 2020, provides authentic Mexican food with biweekly events for members...
Best of DeKalb voting for 2024 is now open!
From Monday to Feb. 29 NIU students, faculty and staff, along with DeKalb residents, can vote on their favorite places in 22 categories.
Some of the categories include best bar, best coffee shop, best...
DeKALB – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is asking the community for its canned goods from the end of February to the beginning of March.
The physical therapy office will host a food drive from Feb. 19 to March 1 and will donate the items...
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| February 14, 2024
In the name of preservation the Egyptian Theatre has recently repurchased properties it owned in the 1930s.
The Egyptian Theatre is now in possession of the two nearby units, both 143 and 147 N. Second St.
The board of the Egyptian Theatre wishes...
DeKALB – Conversations of how the city of DeKalb would support migrants seeking asylum from the U.S. border brought financial considerations and an update to a pressing national issue to City Council Monday.
Council and community members came with...
By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor
| February 12, 2024
DeKALB – Multiple businesses in DeKalb are taking advantage of Valentine’s Day and are offering special deals to customers and their loved ones.
BASKIN-ROBBINS
Love Potion #31, a white chocolate and raspberry ice cream with raspberry filled chocolate...
By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor
| February 9, 2024
DeKALB – Honors of the 2024 Nonprofit Organization, 2023 Business of the Year and inductees to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame were all announced at the 100th Annual Celebration Dinner.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. Thursday in the Barsema...
DeKalb will face off for the distinction of having the “Best Tasting Water” in the state after winning the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) District 1 Water Taste Test Competition.
The city of DeKalb competed against other...
The 2023 Prestigious P.R.I.D.E. – People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment – awards were given out to three groups who have proven to help and restore give back to the DeKalb community.
The awards were presented during the DeKalb’s...
DeKALB – Getting brake checked, tailgating or cutting someone off in the left lane. An epidemic of aggressive driving, known as “road rage,” has infected drivers all over the U.S. and Illinois is campaigning against it.
“Road Rage. Don’t...
