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Northern area school libraries awarded $16K from state

By Thomas Vershelde | March 20, 2011

DeKALB | Seven northern Illinois school districts recently received state funding in the form of the School District Library Program for use in their school libraries, including DeKalb and Sycamore districts. A total of $16,000 was awarded to libraries...

Pat Quinn speaks with reporters in his office at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Quinn recently singed a ban against the death penalty in Illinois.

No Death Penalty in William Curl trial

By Junae Bennet | March 20, 2011

DeKALB | Prosecutors were considering seeking the death penalty against William Curl, the DeKalb man accused of murdering NIU student Antinette Keller. But that is no longer the case. On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that abolished...

Football bowl schedule for 2010 involves big cash

March 15, 2011

In college football, the 2010-2011 bowl schedules are the biggest deal there is. There is much more involved in the college football bowl schedule. The amount of money involved within the college bowl system makes it tough for making any modifications....

DeKalb city attorney dies from cancer

By Danny Ciamprone | March 13, 2011

DeKALB | City Attorney Norma Guess lost her three and a half year battle with kidney cancer Saturday night. According to a press release, Guess died in her home surrounded by immediate family members. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen expressed his sadness over...

Death penalty no longer possible in William Curl trial

By Junae Bennett | March 10, 2011

DeKALB | Prosecutors were considering seeking the death penalty against William Curl, the DeKalb man accused of murdering NIU student Antinette Keller. But that is no longer the case.On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that abolished...

Bon-Ton stores encourage customers to exchange clothing for coupons

By Leah Spagnoli | March 8, 2011

DeKALB | Local Bon-Ton stores are encouraging people to bring in clean, gently used clothing and textiles during their semi-annual Goodwill Sale. According to a press release issued by Bon-Ton, participating customers receive one coupon per donated item;...

A poem for McDermott: ‘Gone too Soon’

By Ramon Holland | March 7, 2011

Editor's Note: The following is a poem in memory of William McDermott and was written by one of his colleagues.   The light was extinguished far far too soon, Charismatic and charming, a smile that lit up the room. There was never a challenge he would...

DeKalb city crime blotter for March 7

By Northern Star staff | March 6, 2011

<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; font: 10px Helvetica Neue LT Std;">The following was taken directly from area police and firedepartment records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyonementioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty...

One State Together in the Arts Conference

February 28, 2011

Hello,My name is Millie Kapp and I am with the Illinois Arts Alliance andthe Illinois Arts Council, pleased to notify you of our seventh biennial OneState Together in the Arts conference.Co-convened by the Illinois Arts Council and the Arts AllianceIllinois,...

Pick of the Week: Who would you like to see perform next at the Convo?

Pick of the Week: Who would you like to see perform next at the Convo?

By Northern Star Advertising | February 27, 2011

Who would you like to see perform next at the Convo? Login or register with our website and answer this qustion by using the comment section. On Thursday we will pick a comment at random and that person wins two free tickets to the Wiz Khalifa concert...

Mark Ridolfi

Mark Ridolfi

By by Jim Killam | February 25, 2011
Bob Palermini

Bob Palermini

By by Mark McGowan '92 | February 25, 2011