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Police Report: Aug. 29 – Sept. 20

By Northern Star staff | September 24, 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.Aug. 29• Christopher L. Feltz, 41, of Earlville, was charged...

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner speaks to business students Aug. 29 in Barsema Hall. Rauner gave advice on investing in start-up businesses and discussed how he will use his experience in venture capitalism to promote job growth in Illinois if elected in November. "My favorite people in the world are entrepreneurs," Rauner said. "They take risks, take a lot of grief. They have to be lucky, but they also have to be smart and good and tough, and it’s all about team building."

Ill. Community College System’s 50th anniversary met with enrollment, funding troubles

By Alexander Chettiath | September 24, 2015

It is the year of the community college, according a declaration by Gov. Bruce Rauner in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Community College System, which includes Kishwaukee Community College.On average, 63 percent of Kishwaukee’s transfer...

Fire Department to hold Pancake Breakfast

By Northern Star staff | September 23, 2015

The DeKalb Fire Department will hold its 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 4 at DeKalb Fire Station #1, 700 Pine St.This breakfast will raise funds for the DeKalb Firefighters Historical Foundation, which was founded four years ago,...

STEM Read to collaborate with history museum

By Northern Star staff | September 21, 2015

NIU STEM Read will collaborate with the Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St. in Sycamore, for three events in the next three months.The first event will be 4-6 p.m. Oct. 2 and will be based on Katherine Applegate’s “The One and Only...

Police Report: Aug. 24 – Sept. 16

By Northern Star staff | September 21, 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.Aug. 24• Tandy L. Lindsay, 26, of Las Vegas, was charged...

Fairdale residents celebrate first rebuilds

By Mateusz Kruk | September 21, 2015

A partially constructed house is seen Sunday in Fairdale. Residents of the unincorporated township held a welcome home party Sunday to honor all that was lost and celebrate the gathering of the community in the reconstruction of the area. “We are a lot closer,” said Don Brown, 61, of Fairdale, about the residents who survived the tornado.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk to be held next month

By Northern Star staff | September 17, 2015

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk for DeKalb next month.The walk is from 1-2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Hopkins Park Band Shell, 1403 Sycamore Road, with check-in and registration starting...

DeKalb Postpones smoking ban discussion

By Jackie Nevarez | September 17, 2015

City Council postponed an ordinance that would prohibit smoking on streets and sidewalks touching NIU in support of the Smoke-Free Campus Act.The Smoke-Free Campus Act, which has been in effect since July 1, does not allow smoking in indoor and outdoor...

City OKs University Village rezone

By Jackie Nevarez | September 17, 2015

The rezoning of University Village was approved by the City Council with a 5-3 vote Monday after more than two hours of discussion.The request proposes to rezone the property, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, in order to ensure funding from the United States...

Police Report: Aug. 28 – Sept. 11

By Northern Star staff | September 17, 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.Aug. 28• Patricia E. Hammond, 42, of DeKalb, was charged...

Inflatable 5K to be held at Convo

By Northern Star staff | September 17, 2015

Insane Inflatable 5K will hold a five km race Saturday at the Convocation Center.The inflatable 5K is a mixed terrain 5K with an inflatable obstacle course throughout the race, according to Insane Inflatable 5K’s website. The race will be held in starting...

A University Village apartment building is seen at 722 N. Annie Glidden Road.

City Council approves University Village rezone

By Northern Star staff | September 15, 2015

After a heated discussion among both the City Council and those in attendance, the council voted to move the University Village rezoning project forward Monday.The ordinance will rezone University Village, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, to ensure funding...