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Fire destroys home of Sycamore family

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2015

A Sycamore family of seven was displaced after a fire destroyed its two-story home Saturday.The Sycamore Fire Department responded to a call for a possible fire on W. Exchange Street in Sycamore and arrived to find heavy smoke rising from the attic area,...

Police Report: Oct. 10-11

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2015

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.

Oct. 10

• Jeffrey R. Podjaski, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with obstructing justice.

• Theodore A. Provost, 38, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Luke Allen Somen, 22, of Carol Stream, was charged with fighting within the city.

• Lynn Marie Bass, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with no driver’s license.

• Gabriella E. Mendoza, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with consumption of alcohol as a minor.

• Christian J. Mcantire, 19, of Cary, was charged with possession of alcohol as a minor.

• Michael Termena, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with disruptive intoxication.

• Remy Matuszak, 28, of Roselle, was charged with disruptive intoxication.

• Alezander D. Edwards, 19, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis.

• Jatona Harris, 18, of Chicago, was charged with possession of alcohol as a minor.

• Amirius E. Clinton, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

Oct. 11

• Charles T. Wall, 40, of DeKalb, was charged with battery and battery/bodily harm.

• Terrick W. Chester, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with domestic battery.

• Aaron M. Gaines, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with disruptive intoxication.

• Buddy L. Otis, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting a peace officer.

• Darvelle D. Gunn, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Breanna B. Baker, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with retail theft.

• Keyalo Gray, 36, of Cortland, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.

• Janittra A. Edwards, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended or no Monitoring Device Driving Permit/Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device.

Actors perform a scene in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” theatrical production Sept. 5 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The theater will showcase the movie on Oct. 31 as apart of its Horror Film Series. 

Egyptian Theatre to showcase horror films through October

By Northern Star staff | October 15, 2015

The Egyptian Theatre’s Horror Film Series will continue Thursday with a showing of “The Innocents.”The series, held this year in place of the annual Amenti Haunted House, will showcase horror films throughout October. The haunted house will return...

City Council looks to fill vacant alderman post

By Leah Nicolini | October 15, 2015

City council is accepting applications for an interim alderman position that will be left vacant by 7th ward Alderman Monica O’Leary’s upcoming resignation.O’Leary submitted a letter of resignation via email Saturday, which was read by Mayor John...

DeKalb police have suspect in last month’s shooting

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2015

Police have a suspect involved in a shooting that led to two injuries last month.An individual shot two males during a party at 3:16 a.m. Sept. 6 at 901 Regent Drive. The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made since. The victims are now...

DeKalb police: Monday robbery was falsely reported

DeKalb police: Monday robbery was falsely reported

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2015

An alleged robbery that was reported to have taken place Monday night was determined to be a false report.A juvenile reported to the police she was approached from behind by an individual who reached into the juvenile's sweater and took money and headphones...

Alderman to resign effective Friday

Alderman to resign effective Friday

By Northern Star | October 13, 2015

Seventh ward Alderman Monica O'Leary's resignation will become effective Friday.O' Leary submitted a letter of resignation via email Saturday, which was read by Mayor John Rey at City Council on Monday. O'Leary was absent at Monday's meeting.Originally,...

Council to review 2016 budget form

By Northern Star staff | October 12, 2015

City Council will review a Fiscal Year 2016 budget form to submit for an award at its regular meeting today.DeKalb is utilizing the Government Finance Officers Association budgeting model to pursue the association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation...

Robbery reported on Spiros Court

By Northern Star staff | October 8, 2015

A robbery was reported to have occurred Wednesday night at the 800 block of Spiros Court, according to an NIU Police safety bulletin.DeKalb Police notified NIU Police at 11:10 p.m. that a male was approached by two males when one of the males punched...

Police Report: Sept. 30 to Oct. 5

By Northern Star staff | October 8, 2015

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.Sept. 30• Markita M. Scott, 30, of DeKalb, was charged with...

Sycamore History Museum to teach cider-making process

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2015

Community members will get the chance to make apple cider at the Sycamore History Museum’s upcoming annual Fall Festival.Attendees will learn the process of making apple cider using an apple press. The festival will include other fall-related craft...

DeKalb Police

Two men charged with first degree murder in Tuesday shooting

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2015

DeKalb Police have charged two men in relation to the Tuesday night shooting death of a DeKalb man.Christopher Gerken, 25, of Sycamore, and Trevor Motsinger, 25, of DeKalb, face charges of first a degree murder. Motsinger also faces charges of obstruction...