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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...

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...

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...

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...

Police Report: Aug. 29 – Sept. 8

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 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• Jessica A. Lucas, 36, of DeKalb, was charged with...

DeKalb firefighters spray flame retardant foam at an emergency preparedness drill Sept. 19 at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St. More than 20 emergency responders took part in the Hazmat drill.

City to decide on $239K grant match

By Ashley Morse | September 14, 2015

City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2016 budget to consider authorizing the $239,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant and the purchase of a mobile training tower today.The DeKalb Fire Department was awarded a $239,000 grant from the Federal Emergency...

Police Report: Aug. 23 to Sept. 4

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 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. 23• Collin A. Brauer, 18, of Mokena, was charged with...

Police: Attempt at sexual assault reported to NIU

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

An attempted sexual assault was reported to have occurred off campus at 2 a.m. Saturday on the 1000 block of W. Lincoln Highway, according to an NIU Safety Bulletin.The victim, who is not a student at NIU, described the suspect as a 5-foot-5-inch black...