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Candy company to build distribution center in DeKalb, city estimates growth of 500 jobs

Candy company to build distribution center in DeKalb, city estimates growth of 500 jobs

By Northern Star Staff | January 31, 2020

DeKALB — Ferrara Candy Company, owners of SweeTarts, Fun Dip, Nerds and more, will construct a 1.6 million square foot distribution complex in DeKalb.The distribution center is expected to be operational in 2021 and will bring an estimated 500 jobs...

Bar within Fattys Bar & Grille

Liquor-related proposals could change nightlife

By Kierra Frazier | January 15, 2020

DeKALB — Those under the age of 21 could soon be allowed in local bars based on a consideration  presented at Monday night’s City Council meeting.Following recent discussions at local ward meetings about changing the liquor code, City Manager Bill...

Photos from a WNIJ public records request to the DeKalb County Health Department. Photos were sent to Health Department officials at various times via email since 2016. Photos and emails do not reflect internal remedial efforts made in response by Suburban management or maintenance crews, and it’s unclear whether management was made aware of tenant concerns before tenants reached out to the health department.

Tenants living in unincorporated apartments report health concerns to county

By Sarah Jesmer | December 9, 2019

Editor's note: This story is part of a collaboration with WNIJ. Listen to this story's radio broadcast here. Read News Editor Noah Thornburgh's story here. Listen to WNIJ's broadcast on why we came to this story here.DeKALB — County renters and landlords...

Police Chief position will be filled

By Kierra Frazier | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — A permanent DeKalb police chief position will be filled by the end of the year, City Manager Bill Nicklas said.Interim Police Chief John Petragallo has served since June 1 when former Police Chief Gene Lowery retired after seven years in the...

Attendees listen as Trevada Redmond, of DeKalb, asks police leadership how they plan to hold themselves and their officers accountable.

Police chief promises daily updates on arrest statistics at community meeting

By Noah Thornburgh | September 5, 2019

At a community meeting Wednesday night, DeKalb Police Chief John Petragallo agreed to post a daily breakdown of arrests by race and economic status to the department’s social media, following a demand by a resident.DeKalb community members filled New...

Egyptian Theatre renovations begin

By Parker Otto | May 4, 2019

Staff members of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N Second Street, broke ground Wednesday for new renovations which will, over the summer, add several updates to the infrastructure of the nearly 90 year old theater.These will include baby changing stations,...

Renovations to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., were postponed two additional weeks following concerns regarding expansion into Palmer Court.  

Egyptian Theatre renovations see postponement to achieve compromise

By Kierra Frazier | February 28, 2019

Renovations to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., were postponed two additional weeks following concerns regarding expansion into Palmer Court.

 

 

City Council discusses laying off city employees to address budget imbalances

By Kierra Frazier | January 30, 2019

DeKALB — DeKalb city officials will be laid off, effective March 1, to make up for lost money in the General Funds budget.  City Council discussed at Monday night’s meeting the proposal of high-level layoffs within the city due to the current $1.1...

In this Jan. 14 photo, DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas sits at his desk and reviews documents after stepping into the position.

Newly appointed city manager hopes to enhance city, university relationship

By Taher Zeituoun | January 14, 2019

DeKalb — Bill Nicklas is hired as DeKalb city manager to help strengthen community budget and repair financial infrastructure.The goal of the city manager is to ensure City Council policies are implemented effectively by providing management in regard...

Grady lawsuit gathering evidence before motion filing

By Alexander Chettiath | March 10, 2016

The unlawful termination case brought against NIU by Don Grady, former NIU police chief, may be completed with obtaining evidence within 60 days.In 2013, Grady was fired due to the NIU Police Department’s alleged mishandling of a criminal sexual assault...