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Then-junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari starts her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet on Feb. 17. Al-Ashari was named to the All-MAC second team Tuesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Al-Ashari, O’Shea named to All-MAC Second Team

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2024
Then-redshirt sophomore quarterback Ethan Hampton looks for an open pass during an NIU football game against the University of Tulsa on Sep. 23, 2023. After 3 years of playing behind Rocky Lombardi, Hampton is the favorite to become the starting quarterback for NIU football in 2024. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] COLUMN: 3 position battles to watch in spring ball

February 2, 2024
The Egyptian Theatre marquee hangs over the icy sidewalk at 135 N. Second St. Dimensions Youth Ballet and Dimensions Dance Academy are scheduled to perform the classic ballet, "Swan Lake," Feb 10 and Feb 11. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Dimensions Dance to bring “Swan Lake” to Egyptian Theatre

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
January 31, 2024
Then-junior gymnast Alyssa Al-Ashari started her beam routine at the EMU gymnastics meet on Feb. 17. The Huskies kick off the 2024 season at the Missouri Quad Meet Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] ‘In attack mode’: Gymnastics readies for trip to No. 12 Mizzou

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2024
Then-redshirt freshman Blake West opposes Buffalo’s then-redshirt freshman Mason Bush in NIU wrestling's match against Buffalo on Feb. 4. West earned third place at 125 pounds in the Cougar Clash on Saturday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] West earns third, Huskies take fifth at Cougar Clash

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2023
The sign of the NIU Center for Black Studies sits outside the building in the snow. The Center for Black Studies will hold a celebration for Kwanzaa before the end of the semester. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Center for Black Studies to hold pre-Kwanzaa celebration

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer
November 29, 2023
Members of the Local 1890 union sit in on a board of trustees meeting. The Local 1890 union members addressed pay compression and pay inversion in their new agreement. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] NIU, clerical union make deal addressing pay disparity

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
November 29, 2023
Altgeld Hall sits under a cloudy sky. NIU has requested for $116 million in an appropriations request. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] NIU requests $116 million from state to fund operating costs

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
November 27, 2023
Mission II stands in a field of grass in 2021. Opinion Columnist Alberto Briones thanks Mission II for his service and bids him a farewell. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] Farewell, Mission II

By Alberto Briones, Opinion Columnist
November 27, 2023
Then-redshirt sophomore Sidney McCrea shoots a free throw during women's basketball's game against DePaul on Nov. 12, 2022. The Huskies earned their third straight win on Saturday against Indiana State. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s basketball cruises past Indiana State

By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2023
NIU softball huddles up before the first game of a doubleheader against Central Michigan University on April 2. Head coach Christina Sutcliffe added six new recruits for the 2025 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Softball signs 6 new recruits

By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
Then-sophomore Emmalise Nock posing during her floor routine during the EMU gymnastics meet on Feb.17. The Huskies are gearing up to begin their 2023-2024 season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Back in routine: Gymnastics jumps into new season

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2023
2022 redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro gives coach Lisa Carlsen a high five as the rest of the women's basketball team heads toward the sideline after its game against Bowling Green on Feb. 2, 2022. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s basketball adds 3 new recruits

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
November 13, 2023
Then-senior Luis Hernandez handles the ball during a game at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. Hernandez and senior goalkeeper Jakub Rojek were named to the MVC All-Tournament team. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Rojek, Hernandez named to MVC All-Tournament team

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2023
Workers unload food from a DeKalb County Community Gardens truck. The city of DeKalb has approved of the The DeKalb County Community Gardens Community Health Education and Food (CHEF) Complex. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] CHEF complex to combat food insecurity

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
November 7, 2023
Then-sophomore guard David Coit dribbles the ball on March 9 at the MAC Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio. Coit had 14 points in the Huskies' season-opening loss to Marquette. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] No. 5 Marquette cruises past men’s basketball

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
The Ellwood House Museum sits in the snow. The Museum has announced its schedule for the 2023 holiday season. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Holiday schedule announced for Ellwood House Museum

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
Members of NIU men's soccer crowd around the ball during their match against the University of Illinois Chicago on Sept. 12, 2022. Fifth-year midfielder Braeden Beard earned the MVC Offensive Player of the Week with 2 assists on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Beard’s 2 helpers earns MVC Offensive Player of the Week

By Kalin Schaefer, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2023
Altgeld Hall sits under a cloudy sky. Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss the multi-year budget plan. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] CFO Middlemist: ‘The university must change in order to survive’

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
November 3, 2023
Then-sophomore guard David Coit dribbles the ball past a Kent State University defender in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament on March 9. Senior Sports Reporter Zach Bertram highlights Coit's journey from Atlantic Cape Community College to NIU. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

[Photo] From D3 to D1: David Coit’s path to NIU

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
A statue of Wally Thurow, the creator of the Sycamore Pumpkin Fest, sits in the sun. The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will begin Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Sycamore Pumpkin Festival begins Wednesday

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
October 22, 2023
Altgeld Hall, the meeting place for University Council, sits under a cloudy sky. Tim Paquette, director of Counseling and Consultation Services, and Kelly Olson, associate vice president for Student Development and dean of students, discussed the progress of the mental health early action act on campus update. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Peer counseling, technology updates for mental health

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
October 11, 2023
A classic Mustang drives down a road taking part in the 2022 homecoming parade. Homecoming will include events hosted by the university as well as local businesses. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] 116th Homecoming gets ready to kick off

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
October 8, 2023
Employers set up tables on the floor of the Convocation Center for a job fair. The All-Majors Internship and Job Fair takes place at the Convocation Center on Wednesday. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Over 100 businesses to participate in job fair

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor
October 2, 2023
Altgeld Hall sits under a cloudy sky. Enrollment is down for another fall semester. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] University Council: Enrollment down, ‘painful’ budget changes

By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
September 13, 2023
The Office for Undocumented Student Support is located in the Peters Campus Life Building, Room 230. The office is hosting a night poetry workshop in the Holmes Student Center on March 22.

[Photo] Undocumented Student Resource Center to host poetry workshop

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
March 8, 2023
The East Lagoon's pathway after a light dusting of snow. The National Weather Service predicts light snow on March 4.

[Photo] Storm moves south, expect light snow

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
March 2, 2023
The Ellwood Mansion on a sunny March day. The estate is home to guided tours, including an upcoming tour Saturday.

[Photo] Concerts, plays and a Tudor-style house tour Saturday

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
March 2, 2023
The office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is located in the Health Services Building, Room 408.

[Photo] Founder of DEI office leaves after 8 years

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
March 1, 2023
A DeKalb Police car sits parked on an overcast afternoon in front of the city's Police Headquarters.

[Photo] DeKalb resident dies after on-the-road shooting, suspect charged

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
February 28, 2023
Huskie Line bus sitting outside of Holmes Student Center.

[Photo] NIU anticipates $2.06 million to keep Huskie Line going round and round

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
February 28, 2023
The Center for Black Studies, located at 621 West Lincoln Highway.

[Photo] SGA fails to sign petition on behalf of Black students

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor
February 23, 2023
The Peaceful Reflection Garden outside Cole Hall honors the five students lost to the mass shooting in 2008.

[Photo] Annual Forward, Together, Forward vigil held Tuesday

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
February 12, 2023
Fatty's Pub & Grill, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, is home to charity-based sports events, live music, food and alcohol. Next week, Fatty's will be hosting a lecture about the science behind flirting on Feb. 15. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] NIU STEAM to host presentation on science of flirting

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
February 8, 2023
The Spotify logo on a computer with hearts in the background.

[Photo] Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #73

By Northern Star Staff
February 5, 2023
The Castle Drive Black Lives Matter mural after being painted in 2020 (top) and in April 2022 after two years of fading due to weather. On Friday, the Student Government Association proposed a petition for NIU to address concerns such as performative activism and representation of diversity in NIU's staff. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] SGA proposed petition criticizes NIU’s efforts at inclusion

By Evan Mellon, News Reporter
February 5, 2023
Then-sophomore gymnast Kendall George completes her beam attempt during a dual meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies collar three top finishes, first road win at ISU

January 28, 2023
Sophomore gymnast Kendall George completes her beam attempt during a dual meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13 at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] This Week in Huskie Sports: Jan. 23, 2023

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 23, 2023
Anne Edwards, former director for the Center for Black Studies, in 2020 thanking everyone who participated in the Art and Soul street painting event.

[Photo] Center for Black Studies director goes home after 10 years

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
January 17, 2023
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[Photo] Al-Ashari collects MAC Specialist of the Week honor

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 17, 2023
Then-freshman gymnast Isabella Sissi salutes after completing an attempt on vault during NIU's home meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13, 2021.

[Photo] Gymnastics’ Sissi, Hamp sweep weekly MAC honors

By Northern Star Sports Staff
January 10, 2023
Then-freshman gymnast Isabella Sissi performs on floor exercise during NIU's meet against Illinois State University on Feb. 13, 2021. Sissi competed in all four disciplines during NIU's 2023 season opener Sunday.

[Photo] Sissi snags all-around crown in NIU’s season opener

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
January 8, 2023
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[Photo] Poisson named Huskie of the Week after career night versus WIU

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 22, 2022
NIU senior guard Chelby Koker put up 24 points in her first regular season home game since suffering a season-ending injury during the 2021 season. (Graphic by Harrison Linden)

[Photo] Koker claims Huskie of the Week after ‘boneyard’ win

By Northern Star Sports Staff
November 14, 2022
(Graphic by Harrison Linden)

[Photo] Huskie of the Week: Tommy Dunsire

By Northern Star Sports Staff
October 17, 2022
Outside hitter Katie Jablonski (center) and middle blocker Sammi Lockwood attempt to block an attack from Ball State's opposite hitter Natalie Mitchem during NIU volleyball's Friday night match at Victor E. Court. NIU volleyball will host four training camps in July. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies subdued by Ball State at home

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2022
Redshirt senior forward Enrique Banuelos in possession of the ball during NIU men’s soccer match Sunday night at the NIU Soccer & Track and Field Complex. (Marco Sotelo Avila | Northern Star)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: A weekend in Huskie sports Oct. 10

By Northern Star Staff
October 10, 2022
Then-redshirt senior wide receiver Cole Tucker runs on the field during the second half of NIU's 115th homecoming game against the University of Toledo Rockets on Oct. 8 at Huskie Stadium. Tucker played his final game at NIU on Nov. 26, becoming the eighth player in NIU history to reach 2,000 receiving yards on his career. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Huskies brawl and fall to Toledo

By Sean Reed and Marco Sotelo Avila
October 9, 2022
NIU’s Office of Prevention Education and Outreach within the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will hold a walk a mile event for domestic violence victims. The walk begins at the NIU Convocation Center. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Internship and job fair to be held in Convocation Center

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
October 3, 2022
Ellington's is a new restaurant run by students studying in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

[Photo] Fine dining comes to NIU at Ellington’s

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter
October 2, 2022
Fanny Ruth Patterson (left), NIU's first African American graduate, to be commemorated with the Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex (right).

[Photo] Behind New Hall’s new name: Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex

By Eddie Drinkwine
September 27, 2022
Barstool Sports launches their new platform, TwoYay.

[Photo] Barstool Sports launches new website, TwoYay

By Tyler Murray, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2022
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[Photo] Transfer student reflects on two years at the Star

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
May 5, 2022
The Student Government Association is located in the Holmes Student Center ground floor in the OASIS space.

[Photo] SGA election participation helps foster change, progress

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Editor in Chief
March 27, 2022
NIU provost Beth Ingram steps down from her role while the university's new CFO George Middlemist arrives in January

[Photo] IN PICTURES: A bird’s eye view of NIU

By Zulfiqar Ahmed
February 10, 2022
Junior guard Chelby Koker prepares to engage with an Akron player in January. Koker surpassed a total of 1,000 career points scored in NIU's 79-67 victory over Akron in DeKalb last semester.

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Women’s Basketball Huskies vs Akron Zips

By Zulfiqar Ahmed and Summer Fitzgerald
January 25, 2022
Junior guard Darweshi Hunter passes the ball during a conference matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

[Photo] IN PICTURES: Huskie Basketball vs Bowling Green

By Zulfiqar Ahmed
January 20, 2022
Women's basketball junior guard Chelby Koker passes by Toledo freshman forward Jessica Cook during NIU's victory over the Rockets Saturday.

[Photo] This weekend in Huskie athletics: Jan. 28 edition

January 28, 2022
Men's basketball junior guard Kaleb Thornton looks on as Eastern Michigan freshman forward Colin Golson, Jr. makes an attempt at the net during a game in DeKalb on Jan. 15. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies top Eagles behind efficient guard play

January 23, 2023
2021 was the year of Huskie Football. We took home the MAC 2021 Championship trophy after snatching a 41-23 victory over Kent State.

[Photo] 'Bigger and better': NIU kicks off 115th homecoming

October 2, 2022
Then-juniors guard Chelby Koker annd forward A'Jah Davis sit on the bench during a loss to Ball State University on Jan. 5, 2021. Koker and Davis were NIU's top scorers in Saturday's upset defeat by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s basketball extends losing streak in heartbreaking overtime finish

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2022
NIU Athletic Director Sean Frazier (left) and head football coach Thomas Hammock (right) speak after NIU wins the MAC Championship on Dec. 4.

[Photo] COLUMN: Reflection time in Detroit

By James Krause
December 8, 2021
Sophomore guard Keshawn Williams drives against the Eastern Illinois defense during their game on Dec. 2. Williams scored a career-high 24 points.

[Photo] Williams’ scores career-high in win

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2021
Headshot of lifestyle editor, Jacob Baker.

[Photo] Lifestyle editor’s goodbye

By Jacob Baker
December 1, 2021
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[Photo] Managing editor reflects on 3 and a half years

By Kierra Frazier
December 1, 2021
An NIU police car parked on campus. NIU Police Chief Darren Mitchell is set to create a 3 year strategic plan.

[Photo] Open forums scheduled for 3 NIU Police Chief finalists

By Wes Sanderson
November 22, 2021
Parker Otto sits at an editor's desk in the Northern Star office. During the 2019 fall and spring semesters, Parker was the Lifestyle editor.

[Photo] That Time I… became a journalist

By Parker Otto
November 12, 2021
Defensemen Adrian Lara (no. 5) tracks down the ball during a defensive stand during NIUs 5-2 victory over Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference semi-final in Nov. 2021.

[Photo] Soccer one win away from NCAA tournament berth

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2021
Redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson sets to launch the game-winning field goal in NIU's 30-29 victory over the Ball State Cardinals on Nov. 10, 2021, at Huskie Stadium.

[Photo] Huskies beat Ball State at the horn

By James Krause
November 11, 2021
Columnist Ally Formeller describes her isolating first year at NIU as a transfer student.

[Photo] Firsthand account: Transferring schools during a pandemic

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
November 5, 2021
There are many on-and-off campus activities for students to enjoy and participate in this weekend. These events are anywhere from learning to just having a good time.

[Photo] What to do in DeKalb Nov. 5 to Nov. 7

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
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[Photo] Weather update for Nov. 3 – Nov. 7

By Jack Strunk
November 3, 2021
Delta Chi cheers on the women of Delta Gamma in Women's Tugs in 2021.

[Photo] Sororities set to participate in annual Tugs tournament

October 18, 2022
Greek community around campus actively involved during all home football games through fall 2021.

[Photo] Greek life sees 25% increase since 2020

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2021
Then-redshirt junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi rushes to the right against Eastern Michigan University at Huskie Stadium on Oct. 2, 2021. Lombardi made his return from injury in Saturday's matchup against EMU.

[Photo] NIU’s energy high ahead of Toledo

By James Krause
October 5, 2021
Fans tailgate before the NIU-Wyoming football game at Huskie Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

[Photo] Tailgating experience takes many forms at Huskie Stadium

By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2021
A view of the balcony seating mural in the Egyptian Theatre.

[Photo] That time I… first visited the Egyptian Theatre

By Parker Otto
October 1, 2021
Illinois State Police announced they will be conducting nighttime enforcement patrols in DeKalb.

[Photo] Illinois Police to conduct nightly enforcement patrols in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff
September 30, 2021
Mission II sitting before NIU's game against Maine last September.

[Photo] Mission II to celebrate first Homecoming

By Gabriel Fiorini
September 27, 2021
The NIU football team runs onto the field at Huskie Stadium ahead of their game Sept. 11 against Wyoming.

[Photo] Huskies close non-conference slate

By James Krause
September 22, 2021
Redshirt junior wide reciever Cole Tucker fends off an attempted tackle by University of Wyoming junior safety Rome Weber during NIU's 2021 season opener on Sept. 11, 2021, in DeKalb. Tucker caught six passes for 72 yards as NIU's comeback came up short against the Cowboys. (Northern Star File Photo)

[Photo] Huskies rally stalls against Cowboys

By James Krause
September 11, 2021
A political cartoon of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline was created for the Sept. 12, 2001 print edition of the Northern Star. The art represents the collective feelings of heartbreak and confussion felt by the Northern Star staff and country during and in the aftermath of the attacks 20 years ago.

[Photo] 9/11 aftermath has gone from unity to division

By Wes Sanderson
September 8, 2021
Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich practices on Aug. 20 at Huskies Stadium.

[Photo] Huskies saddle up for home opener

By James Krause
September 7, 2021
Senior midfielder Adrian Corona launches a pass in NIU's Aug. 26, 2021 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne.

[Photo] Men’s soccer blanked by Notre Dame

By James Krause
August 30, 2021
SGA Senate Clerk Breanna Villeda (left) and Speaker of the Senate Dallas Douglass listen to speakers at SGA Senate meeting.

[Photo] SGA Senate confirms 2 directors at first meeting of fall semester

By Elisa Reamer
August 30, 2021
The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

[Photo] Campus block party to introduce students to local businesses

By Northern Star Staff
August 30, 2021
A sign of Fatty's Pub &Grill.

[Photo] DeKalb nightlife remains vibrant

By Brandon Montemayor
August 23, 2021
Head Volleyball Coach Ray Gooden during a game in 2016.

[Photo] NIU volleyball returns to fall with start of preseason practice

By James Krause
August 10, 2021
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[Photo] DeKalb city officials consider $10 million in potential federal aid

By Kierra Frazier
June 29, 2021
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church hosted a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to talk about the increase in crime in the city of DeKalb.

[Photo] New DeKalb police chief aims to build trust with community

By Elisa Reamer
June 3, 2021
NIU President Lisa Freeman earned a 94% on her 2021 performance evaluation during Monday's Board of Trustees meeting. (Patrick Murphy | Northern Star)

[Photo] Editorial: Freeman’s future NIU goals encouraging

By Northern Star Editorial Board
April 28, 2021
Officer Larry Williams fills up his squad car's gas tank. Gas in Illinois has risen of 46 cents in the last week.

[Photo] Illinois weekly gas update: March 7

March 7, 2022
Fire personnel found the driver standing on top of the roof of the submerged vehicle, approximately 50 feet from the shoreline.

[Photo] Fire department responds to submerged vehicle in East Lagoon

November 19, 2021
A DeKalb police officer fatally shot a man Monday morning after officers responded to a domestic violence call.

[Photo] 6 DeKalb retailers fail tobacco compliance checks

By Northern Star Staff
April 5, 2021
NIU’s Fall 2022 semester shows a downward trend in overall student enrollment.

[Photo] NIU’s student body shrinks, record amount first-year enrollment

September 14, 2022
The City of Dekalb's Annual Loose-Leaf collection will start Oct. 25 and will continue through Dec. 3.

[Photo] City council rejects amendment to city’s burning codes

By Kierra Frazier
March 23, 2021
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