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The city of Geneva and village of Bensenville offer features like online payments and concern reports on their websites, which were designed by CivicPlus. DeKalb hired the company to bring the city’s website to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide features like in the websites above. 

CivicPlus website designs

By City of Geneva Website | February 23, 2015

The city of Geneva and village of Bensenville offer features like online payments and concern reports on their websites, which were designed by CivicPlus. DeKalb hired the company to bring the city’s website to code with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide features like in the websites above. 

Police Reports: Feb. 11-13

By Northern Star staff | February 19, 2015

Feb. 11• Tomika D. Deberry, 39, of Rockford, was charged with forgery.• David C. Byers, 29, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis more than 2.5 grams and less than 10 grams and possession of a controlled...

DeKalb police respond to a call on Hillcrest Drive.

Man arrested after firing gun near group of fighting women: police

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

A Chicago man has been arrested for shooting a gun while six to 10 women fought nearby.At 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Steven A. Williams, 24, of Chicago, was arrested for shooting once in the parking lot of 915 Spiros Court, said DeKalb Police Cmdr. John Petragallo.A...

DeKalb police respond to a call on Hillcrest Drive.

Police say report of robbery at motel ‘unfounded’

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Police say a report that a man was robbed at the Red Roof Inn Tuesday night has been shown to be unfounded.A man told police he was robbed by two men and one woman who claimed they had a knife at about 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Roof Inn, 1212 W. Lincoln...

Tweets: Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers budget address

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

Follow Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address here: // [View the story "Gov. Bruce Rauner budget address" on Storify]

DeKalb Public Library holds Chinese New Year celebration

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will hold a celebration of the Chinese New Year at 6:30 p.m. today in the main floor reading room.The NIU Chinese Music Ensemble will welcome the Year of the Sheep with a lion and dragon dance and will perform,...

Man robbed by 3 people at Red Roof Inn: police

February 17, 2015

A man was robbed by two men and one woman who claimed they had a knife at about 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Roof Inn, 1212 W. Lincoln Highway, according to a safety bulletin.The suspects took the man's money before driving away, according to the safety...

Community Gardens leader pushes for food hub to get produce to NIU

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

Executive Director Dan Kenney said the DeKalb County Community Gardens is starting a program called the Northern Illinois Regional Food Hub and Processing Center to help NIU get fresh produce for residence hall food.Kenney said he also started the program...

Police Reports: Feb. 5-10

By Northern Star staff | February 15, 2015

Feb. 5• Delroy A. Folkes, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.• Travis T. Scott, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged with possession as minor.• Kimberly S. Kelley, 33, of Lee, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked...

Corn Fest nominated for Rockford Area Music Industry award

By Northern Star staff | February 12, 2015

Corn Fest is nominated for a Rockford Area Music Industry award, according to a Corn Fest tweet.Corn Fest, a DeKalb festival which hosts bands and performers every fall, is nominated for Best Special Event for the 24th Annual RAMI Awards, according to...

Police announce new parking restrictions in, around Eco Park

By Northern Star staff | February 12, 2015

DeKalb | Police announced changes Wednesday to parking in the Eco Park neighborhood. The parking changes by street are as follows:• Varsity Boulevard: No parking anytime on the North side of the street.• Pappas Drive: No parking anytime on the east...

FOCUS DeKalb still wants inspections ordinance changes

By Kristin Maglabe | February 12, 2015

Despite postponing a first reading so changes could be made to the fire safety inspections ordinance, FOCUS DeKalb members are still saying parts of the ordinance are not friendly to businesses.FOCUS, a group of business persons and property owners dedicated...