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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...

Bread and Roses chorus to perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church

By Northern Star staff | April 7, 2015

Bread and Roses chorus will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its Spring Concert 3 p.m. April 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 Annie Glidden Road.The show will be free, but donations are encouraged, said chorus member Jenny Covert.“This year...

UNICEF Campus Initiative to hold benefit concert at House Cafe

By Northern Star staff | April 7, 2015

UNICEF Campus Initiative will hold a benefit concert 6 p.m. April 16 at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway.The concert will showcase six bands, including Ultrahazard, Through Ashes and the Audio Dead. Tickets will cost $10 each and $4 from every ticket...

T.J. Moore, director of public works, discussed updating security at City Hall during a City Council meeting in February 2014.

Public Works Director Moore leaving DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | April 6, 2015

Public Works Director T.J. Moore is leaving DeKalb for a position in Hanover Park.Moore has served as director of Public works for four years, according to a city news release.A search to replace Moore will begin immediately, according to the city.Moore...

DeKalb businesses set to honor mothers during Girls Night Out event

By Northern Star staff | April 6, 2015

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and sponsors will hold a Girls Night Out Mother’s Day Shopping Event 5-8 p.m. April 16 in downtown DeKalb.The event will include shopping and Mother’s Day-themed events at participating local businesses, all of which...

2015 7th ward alderman candidate: Monica O’Leary

By Andre Phillips | April 2, 2015

Involvement: 7th ward alderwoman, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church minister, board member of service that helps low-income families who need assistance with rent and lights Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in your ward?A: Crime. We have...

Early voting for DeKalb’s 2015 consolidated election ends Saturday

By Northern Star staff | April 2, 2015

Early voting for the 2015 DeKalb consolidated election ends Saturday.The city of DeKalb has four aldermen seats being contested: wards 1, 3, 5 and 7.Early voting will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Holmes Student...

2015 7th ward alderman candidate: Craig Roman

By Andre Phillips | April 2, 2015

Involvement: Elected in DK37 precinct, former treasurer for the DeKalb County Illinois Democratic Party, neighborhood watch chair and employee of two funeral homes in DeKalb and Sycamore Q: What do you think is the most pressing issue in your ward?A:...