![A digital mockup shows plans for the updated pickleball courts at Hopkins Park. The park is undergoing various renovations and updates, including new pickleball courts, playground and plans to update the pool. (Courtesy of the DeKalb Park District)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tennis-Pickleball-Court-Concept-23-e1695046378873.jpg)
Updates to Hopkins Park in progress
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| September 18, 2023
![A row of Kraft Mac and Cheese sitting on a shelf down an aisle. The Kraft Heinz company, who make Kraft Mac and Cheese, are bringing a distribution center to DeKalb. (Mike Mozart via Flickr)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mac-n-cheese.jpg)
$400 million Kraft Heinz distribution center coming to DeKalb
By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
| September 17, 2023
Livening up DeKalb one hydrant at a time
By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
| September 14, 2023
![A gas station pump sits at its station. Illinois gas prices have lowered approximately 6 cents compared to last week. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GasBuddy_Caleb-Johnson-reporter_NS-File-Photo-Madelaine-Vikse-1200x900.jpg)
Illinois gas prices lower than last week
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| September 13, 2023
![A DeKalb High School student walks across stage to receive the DHS Alumni Scholarship award. This DeKalb student, along with 136 others in the county, earned scholarships from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. (Courtesy of the DeKalb County Community Foundation)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DHS-Alumni-Scholarship-1200x793.jpg)
DeKalb County students receive $196,000 in scholarships
By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
| September 13, 2023
![A sign for Classic Books sits on the wall of a Garage. Classic Books is a bookstore in downtown DeKalb. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bookstore-Sign-1200x818.jpg)
Classic Books: A garage bookstore, DeKalb staple
By Devin Oommen, News Reporter
| September 12, 2023
![Firefighters from the DeKalb Fire Department take out tools from their fire engines with the sign “#ProudlyDeKalb” displayed on the engine’s ladder. A fourth fire station is expected for the City of DeKalb. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0787-1200x778.jpg)
DeKalb makes way for 4th fire station
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| September 12, 2023
![City Manager Bill Nicklas explains the location of the projected warehouses in relation to Peace Road and neighboring warehouse properties. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1046-1200x900.jpg)
Rezoned property, room for more business
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| September 11, 2023
![Two girls run to get their kites in the air on Sunday at DeKalb Kite Fest. The DeKalb Park District held its 18th annual DeKalb Kite Fest at Kiwanis Park. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0848-1200x900.jpg)
DeKalb Kite Fest takes off
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| September 10, 2023
![The Sept. 1 fire at the former Fanatico restaurant building was deemed an arson, and three people were arrested. (Getty Images)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Police.jpg)
Former Fanatico restaurant fire deemed arson
By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
| September 8, 2023
![The Illinois Capitol Building sits in the sun. The SAFE-T Act, going into effect on Sept. 18, will eliminate cash bail in Illinois. (Getty Images)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Getty-Images_Illinois-Supreme-Court.jpg)
Illinois to become first US state to eliminate cash bail
By Gabby Crabtree, News Editor
| September 8, 2023
![Emergency workers stand at the site of a structure fire at 1024 W. Hillcrest Drive. The fire started around 2 p.m. Friday. (Michael Mollsen | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/News_Fire-1200x900.jpg)
BREAKING: Structure fire on Hillcrest Drive; no injuries
By Northern Star Staff
| September 8, 2023
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