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The DeKalb Police Department investigates Spiros Court robbery

The DeKalb Police Department investigates Spiros Court robbery

By Northern Star staff | August 28, 2015

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the NIU Police Department was investigating this incident. DeKalb Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at 1:45 a.m. on Spiros Court.The victim reported to police he was thrown...

Police Report: Aug. 17-20

By Northern Star Staff | August 27, 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. 17• Eduardo M. Vega, 35, Rochelle, was charged with...

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

City passes first reading of University Village rezoning

By Jackie Nevarez | August 27, 2015

After multiple members of the community expressed their thoughts on the University Village rezoning project, the City Council voted to move it forward.The request proposes to rezone the property, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, in order to ensure funding from...

Chairperson talks DeKalb Corn Fest history, tradition

By Keith Hernandez | August 27, 2015

After almost four decades, DeKalb’s love of corn is still going strong.Corn Fest is a free annual festival that takes place in downtown DeKalb. The celebration, which includes music performances, rides and art activities, attracts thousands of residents...

Roads, lots close due to Corn Fest

By Northern Star staff | August 25, 2015

Roads and parking lots in the downtown area of DeKalb will begin to close today and Thursday due to Corn Fest.Parking Lot closuresThe annual festival will be held Friday through Sunday and includes a carnival which will be located in the Glidden, Ellwood...

Police Report: Aug. 6-16

By Northern Star staff | August 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. 6• Dylan Dobzanski, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with...

DeKalb citizens talk strategic plan

By Alexander Chettiath | July 27, 2015

The City of DeKalb, with help from the NIU Center for Governmental Studies, has held five community meetings in hopes to receive citizens’ input for a strategic 10-year plan.The project began in 2013 when City Council hired the NIU Center for Governmental...

Police report: July 1-11

By Northern Star staff | July 20, 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.July 1• Mohammad Aljuhani, 28, of DeKalb, was charged with...

Local recycling facilities to turn away CRT TVs

By Northern Star staff | July 20, 2015

Recycling facilities will no longer accept Cathode Ray Tube TV sets because of lack of state funding, according to a City of DeKalb news release.CRT TV sets are much larger and heavier than flat-screen TVs and have depleted the state’s recycling assistance...

3M move to produce $50K annually

By Alexander Chettiath | July 20, 2015

3M, a Fortune 100 company, will move into a different DeKalb location, with operations expected to begin by early fall 2016.City Council approved a tax abatement agreement on June 13 that will allow the reduction of property taxes on 3M’s Park 88 facility...

DeKalb Mayor John Rey speaks during a City Council meeting April 13.

DeKalb to hold community meetings for strategic 10-year plan

By Northern Star staff | July 9, 2015

City officials will hold a series of meetings in which community members will be able to share their ideas about the future of DeKalb.Residents, students, workers and employers are invited to contribute to all seven meetings, which will be attended by...

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk appointed to E-Business Policy Advisory Board

By Northern Star staff | July 9, 2015

An Illinois Supreme Court Justice appointed Maureen Josh, DeKalb County Circuit Clerk, to the E-Business Policy Advisory Board.The board will define a process to address three business needs of Illinois courts including electronic signatures, electronic...