Correction: In a March 30 article, “Some citizens still concerned over $50K cost of DeKalb website redesign,” the Northern Star reported the Department of Justice told DeKalb the city’s website did not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act’s...
DeKalb police officials are executing an administrative search in the 500 block of North Seventh Street, according to a news release.Officials are searching for potential safety hazards at a property and coordinated an inspection to assess conditions,...
DeKalb police have charged teacher's aide Andrew Arison with 19 more counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.The charges are being added to aggravated criminal sexual abuse and possession of child pornography charges that were brought against Arison...
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 15• Samuel M. Yepiz, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with...
The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold March to Bourbon Street 7-10 p.m. Saturday.March to Bourbon Street is an art festival that will celebrate the Mardi Gras experience, said Alex Nerad, Egyptian Theatre executive director. There will be...
Police recorded zero arrests for DUI and six arrests for other alcohol and drug offences during a St. Patrick’s Day roadside safety check in DeKalb.The roadside safety check, which generated some controversy among locals, resulted in 27 arrests and...
Feed’em Soup will move to 251 E. Lincoln Highway next month.Feed’em Soup, which provides free and cheap food to the community, faces high heating and cooling costs at its current location, 122 S. First St., according to a news release from the group....
A $50,000 revamp to the city's website continued to stir debate during Monday's City council meeting.DeKalb must update its website to align with the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the council's Feb. 9 meeting, the council agreed to pay $50,570 to...
The Midwest Museum of Natural History will hold Luau noon to 3 p.m. March 28 at 425 W. State St. in Sycamore.This event will celebrate the beginning of spring and raise awareness of Hawaiian culture. Sarah Trygstad, social media marketing intern, said...
The DeKalb Public Library will hold a Seed Sorting Potluck at 6 p.m. March 31 in the library’s meeting room.The library, 309 Oak St., will invite community members to bring a small dish to the potluck and help sort seeds in preparation for the Seed...
The Feed’em Soup Clothing Closet is closed until the organization can find a building within four blocks of its new headquarters at 251 E. Lincoln Highway.Feede’m Soup, located at 122 S. First St., provides free meals four days a week: 5–7 p.m....
The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County will hold a Candidates’ Night 6:30 p.m. today in the second floor of the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.Candidates in contested races, including the 3rd, 5th and 7th wards, will answer questions...
