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Crimestoppers seeking information on recent copper thefts

By Northern Star Staff | February 8, 2012

Crimestoppers is seeking information on the theft of copper taken from a cell tower in the 700 block of Route 64, according to a press release.Two copper grounding plates valued at $200 were taken, however, repair costs for the antenna and the site totaled...

Write-in candidates subject to same procedure as traditional candidates

Write-in candidates subject to same procedure as traditional candidates

By Jordan Birchfield | February 8, 2012

Six DeKalb County citizens have declared their intent to run in the March 20 election as write-in candidates.The candidates are running for the a vacant County Board seat, as well as several Precinct Committee seats.According to the County Board's website,...

Candidate profiles: DeKalb County Board, District 6

By Olivia Willoughby | February 8, 2012

 Name: Ruth Anne Tobias  Current Job: DeKalb County Board Member  Hometown: DeKalb  Political Affiliation: Democrat  Platform: Intends to attempt to keep the county functional while providing services for citizens. Also hopes to maintain agricultural...

DeKalb County Sheriff offers scholarship

By Northern Star Staff | February 8, 2012

DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott will award one $500 scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year.According to a press release, the scholarship will be given on behalf of the Illinois Sheriff's Association, who will award 105 scholarships throughout the...

Attorneys in process of finalizing Van Arsdale plea agreement

Attorneys in process of finalizing Van Arsdale plea agreement

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 8, 2012

Phil Montgomery, assistant state's attorney for DeKalb County, requested more time at a hearing Wednesday to determine the amount of restitution for one of the former NIU students charged with the April 5 shooting of NIU linebacker Devon Butler. Richard...

Lindsey Reinink, Kishwaukee College freshman marketing major,
chooses a flavor of frozen yogurt at the grand opening of Aspen
Leaf Yogurt 1013 Lincoln Highway, on Wednesday evening.

Aspen Leaf brings Fro-Yo to DeKalb

By Kyla Gardner | February 8, 2012

Before frozen yogurt shop Aspen Leaf opened its doors for business at 11 a.m. Wednesday, more than 100 people had already decided they like it. Retail operations manager Steve Perlowski said the Facebook page for the DeKalb store has received more attention...

Online courses provide tools, difficulties for students

By Felix Sarver | February 8, 2012

Professors who seek to spread their knowledge through online classes may find some obstacles.Though there are various means for college professors to teach online, the courses offered are not necessarily accredited and don't cater to all students' needs.Universities...

City blotter for 2/9/12

By Northern Star Staff | February 8, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday At 7:01 p.m., a DeKalb police officer observed a vehicle...

Kapitan resigns as DeKalb City Clerk

By Linze Griebenow and Ryan Felgenhauer | February 7, 2012

City Manager Mark Biernacki addressed rumors surrounding the resignation of City Clerk Steve Kapitan at a press conference Tuesday. "We hope to put an end to speculation and rumors that are going around," Biernacki said. "The resignation of Mr. Kapitan...

Courtesy of the Sycamore Music Boosters

Sycamore father and son to headline music education fundraiser

By Lindsey Diehl | February 7, 2012

A New York City jazz musician is traveling back home to perform with his father at a local music fundraiser.Juliard School student Bryan Carter will be taking the stage with his father, music professor Ronald Carter, at the Sycamore Music Boosters event,...

Jane Levinsky, owner of Studio One Salon and Spa 1007 N. First
St. Dekalb, trims a client's hair Wednesday afternoon.

Designing DeKalb

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 7, 2012

Every year, gorgeous models emerge from the dark at the New York Lincoln Center in designer dresses, strutting down the catwalk in one of the country's most acclaimed fashion extravaganzas. New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week draws throngs of celebrities,...

Helping Hands to host Black History Month events

By Olivia Willoughby | February 7, 2012

A new student association, Helping Hands Community Service Organization, plans to follow the mission of spreading diversity on campus, said Helping Hands President Latasha Bennett.Bennett created the organization two years ago to begin her path to having...