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Barbed Wire Betties to take on Twin City Derby Girls at Huntley Middle School

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 2015

Roller derby team the Barbed Wire Betties will hold a bout against the Twin City Derby Girls from Champaign-Urbana at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St.Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and $7 for seniors ages 55...

Nick Misitano, owner of DeKalb Tattoo Company gives a $20 owl tattoo to Alyssa Buelow, a student at Kishwaukee College. Misitino will give $20 tattoos Wednesday and Thursday to help those affected by Thursday's tornado.

DeKalb Tattoo Company to give $20 tattoos to help tornado victims

By Margaret Maka | April 13, 2015

Nick Misitano, owner of DeKalb Tattoo Company gives a $20 owl tattoo to Alyssa Buelow, a student at Kishwaukee College. Misitino will give $20 tattoos Wednesday and Thursday to help those affected by Thursday's tornado.

Police Report: April 4-8

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 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.April 4• Tiffany C. Bibbs, 33, of DeKalb, was charged with...

Northern Rehab collecting supplies for tornado victims

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2015

Northern Rehab is serving as a collection center for donations to victims of Thursday's tornadoes.Donations can be dropped off at any of the Northern Rehab offices:3266 Resource Parkway in DeKalb232 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb540 E. Main St. in Genoa1211...

Guide: Where and how to donate to tornado victims

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2015

Two people were left dead and at least 11 injured after tornadoes swept through northern Illinois on Thursday.Donations for the tornado victims are being accepted throughout the area. Look below for a complete guide for how and where you can donate:DeKalbDeKalb...

DeKalb collecting donations for Fairdale tornado victims

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2015

Locals can drop off donations for the victims of the Fairdale tornado 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at City Hall, 200 S. Fourth St.Fairdale, where two people died after a Thursday night tornado, non-perishable food, first aid kits and baby formula, among other...

Live updates: Tornadoes kill 2 in northern Illinois

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2015

Two are confirmed dead in northern Illinois following a series of tornadoes Thursday. // <![CDATA[ // ]]> [View the story "Tornadoes kill 2 in northern Illinois" on Storify]

Nonprofits to participate in Give Local DeKalb County

By Northern Star staff | April 9, 2015

DeKalb County nonprofit organizations will accept donations May 5 as a part of the Give Local DeKalb County fundraising event.Give Local DeKalb County is an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative in which nonprofits can receive cash donations from community...

David Jacobson:116 votes (100 percent)

Turnout down in elections

By Andre Phillips and Satta Kendor | April 9, 2015

About 1,241 votes were cast Tuesday in the 2015 DeKalb aldermanic election, a 60 vote decline from the last odd-numbered ward election in 2011.One alderman is elected from each of the seven wards in the city and serves a four-year term. The odd-numbered...

Police Report: March 31 – April 3

By Northern Star staff | April 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.March 31• Eric J. Jorgenson, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with...

DeKalb election winners want change: Jacobson

By Northern Star Staff | April 7, 2015

First ward Alderman David Jacobson, who garnered 116 votes as he ran unopposed in the 2015 DeKalb aldermanic election, said those who won the elections are looking to change things.“I think there’s a whole lot the city needs to look at ... I think...

Election results: Jacobson, Marquardt, Noreiko, O’Leary take alderman spots

By Northern Star staff | April 7, 2015

Michael Marquardt and Kate Noreiko will join the City Council as the 3rd and 5th ward aldermen, respectively.Marquardt won the 3rd ward with 237 votes to candidate Steve Kapitan's 228 votes.Noreiko with 247 votes defeated Michael Haji-Sheikh with 220...