DeKALB – The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled the DeKalb city council violated the Open Meetings Act in February by cutting off a citizen's public comment during a meeting.
The Open Meetings Act is an Illinois law that grants members of...
Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Baba's and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.
DeKALB - A Baba’s Steak and Lemonade location has arrived in DeKalb, located at 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Baba’s Steak...
DeKALB – NIU’s plan to rejuvenate Greek Life takes a step forward as the sale of land for the $18 million Greek Life Center is set to close on Oct. 21.
The City of DeKalb agreed to sell the land to the NIU Foundation at a council meeting July 22.
The...
By Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Editor
| September 11, 2024
DeKALB – In honor of Sept. 11, 2001, the DeKalb’s Fire Station #1 held its 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony to honor the memories and sacrifices from those who died as a result of the event.
At 8 a.m. Wednesday there was a gathering of about 25 people...
DeKALB – A Wingstop location has opened in Sycamore, located at 2682 DeKalb Ave.
Wingstop has had numerous delays in opening. They were supposed to open on Aug. 19 and then on Aug. 26.
Wingstop is open for carryout and delivery from 11 a.m....
By Gray Edelstein, Opinion Columnist
| September 9, 2024
DeKALB — Kite Fest returned to DeKalb Kiwanis Park for its 19th annual community gathering. Both novice and professional kite flyers had open space to let their kites soar.
Operating from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Kite Fest entertained crowds...
DeKALB – Alcoholic beverages may soon be coming to salons and barbershops in DeKalb.
In its first reading, the DeKalb City Council voted on an ordinance that could allow the sale of alcohol in salons, spas and barbershops.
The ordinance is for...
DeKALB – The Lucinda bridge is expected to reopen on Sept. 20 after delays shifted the timeline for work to be completed by one year.
The overpass closed for construction in March of 2023.
The bridge, built in 1954, was at the end of its life...
DeKALB – A roundabout at the intersection of Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue is scheduled to be completed by August 2025.
The roundabout is the first phase of a two-phase plan to convert the area south of Lucinda Avenue to university grounds.
On...
DeKALB – Earlier this month, an Illinois bill was signed to allow unused college savings to be utilized for retirement.
With this plan, parents are able to roll over their leftover Illinois 529 college funds (Bright Start and Bright Directions)...
Correction: This piece was updated at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to remove incorrect information regarding the TIF district boundaries. The district is from East Taylor Street south to I-88.
DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council had a public hearing Monday to...
By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor
| August 26, 2024
DeKALB – From Aug. 21 through Aug. 25, Week of Welcome events occurred across campus for new and returning students. Events throughout the week included a campfire to Corn Fest.
WOW Campfire Connections:
From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday...
