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Police Report: Feb. 20-23

By Northern Star staff | February 29, 2016

Feb. 20• Aaron M. Gaines, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct.• Steven A. Maze, 26, of Hanover Park, was charged with resisting a peace officer.• Lizbeth P. Arias, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia...

Armed robbery reported on Blackhawk Road

By Northern Star staff | February 27, 2016

An off-campus armed robbery was reported to have occurred at approximately 10:04 p.m. Friday near the 1200 block of Blackhawk Road, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim reported that he was approached by two individuals and one of them hit him...

DeKalb man charged with child pornography possession

By Northern Star staff | February 26, 2016

Juan Vargas, 60, of DeKalb, was charged with distribution and possession of aggravated child pornography, among other charges, Thursday.DeKalb Police conducted a search on Vargas' home in connection to a child pornography investigation, which was discovered...

Suspects arrested in 10th and Pleasant shooting

By Northern Star staff | February 26, 2016

Update: Two victims with gunshot wounds were transported to Kishwaukee Community Hospital after a shooting was reported to have occurred on 10th and Pleasant streets Thursday, according to a DeKalb Police news release.The off-campus shooting was reported...

Fargo Skateboarding and Proton Tattoo will collaborate for 9th annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show

By Northern Star staff | February 25, 2016

Fargo Skateboarding will be hold its ninth annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show 6 p.m. today at its new location, 629 E. Lincoln Highway.This year, Fargo Skateboarding is collaborating with Proton Tattoo, 120 S. Fourth St. The Proton Tattoo artists will...

Police Report: Feb. 18-19

By Northern Star staff | February 25, 2016

Feb. 18• Alayah P. Cunningham, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.Friday• Jenrry Garcia, 20, of Cortland, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams.• Rayshawn...

DeKalb County gets approval to fully implement 10-year strategic plan

By Northern Star staff | February 23, 2016

A unanimous vote by City Council members Monday will allow City Manager Anne Marie Gaura and Project Coordinator Patty Hoppenstedt to begin fully adopting their 10-year strategic plan, Guara said.The 10-year strategic plan has already begun to be implemented,...

DeKalb Public Library to host Dominican festival for 9th annual Big Read

By Northern Star staff | February 23, 2016

The DeKalb Public Library will host a Dominican festival for the annual Big Read kickoff from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library.The Big Read event begins with a Dominican Festival in honor of the Dominican Republic’s independence from Haiti....

Odin, a DeKalb County Sheriff's Office K9, in a donated bullet and stab resistant vest. Read more at bit.ly/20ZQxFC.

DeKalb County Sherrif’s Office dog awarded bullet, stab resistant vest

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

Odin, a DeKalb County Sheriff's Office K9, in a donated bullet and stab resistant vest. Read more at bit.ly/20ZQxFC.

City Council to vote on DeKalb 2025 Strategic Plan

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

City Council will vote on a resolution to approve the DeKalb 2025 Strategic Plan at today’s City Council meeting.The Strategic Plan is a ten-year initiative that was created to guide city policy, budgeting and program development by combining residents’...

DeKalb seeks residents for Landmark Commission

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

DeKalb is looking for residents interested in serving as members of the Landmark Commission, according to a DeKalb news release.The commission, created in 1977, was a volunteer group tasked with several jobs relating to historic preservation, according...

Police Report: Feb. 14-17

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.Feb. 14• Kenneth S. Buckley, 44, of Hydro, was charged with...