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Campbell wants NIU Police Department, chief investigated by state PD

Campbell wants NIU Police Department, chief investigated by state PD

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2012

DeKalb County state’s attorney Clay Campbell has formally requested an investigation of the Northern Illinois University Police Department and Chief Donald Grady, according to a news release Monday. Campbell’s office has requested the investigation...

SA discusses campus safety, grading policy Sunday

SA discusses campus safety, grading policy Sunday

By Felix Sarver | October 28, 2012

Student Association senators received encouragement from the DeKalb County state’s attorney to help keep the campus safe during their meeting Sunday. Clay Campbell came to the SA Senate to explain his work and his goals. He said he’s tasked with keeping...

Clay Campbell DeKalb County States Attorney (right) speaks in Stevenson South Towers October 24, 2012 at a meeting of the NIU College Republicans. Campbell addressed current university issues including transparency with the coffee fund and crime on campus.

DeKalb County state’s attorney addressed coffee fund, public safety Wednesday

By Cierria McPerryman | October 24, 2012

Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state’s attorney, visited the NIU College Republicans to talk about the coffee fund allegations and campus safety. Campbell said he came to NIU to use his ideals, like civic responsibility, to make an impact on people affected...

Former county chief civil assistant faces scrutiny

By Erin Kolb | October 17, 2012

Editor's Note: Farrell, despite repeated attempts, could not be reached for comment. The Northern Star will continue to try to reach him. Allegations have surfaced regarding the Friday resignation of John Farrell, former DeKalb County chief civil assistant....

Coffee fund investigation leads to arrest warrants for nine current & former NIU employees

Coffee fund investigation leads to arrest warrants for nine current & former NIU employees

By Kelly Bauer & Felix Sarver | October 16, 2012

Arrest warrants for eight current NIU employees and one former employee have been issued in regard to the coffee fund investigation. Robert Albanese, Michael Hall, Lawrence Murray, Susan Zahm, Kenneth Pugh, Keenon Darlinger, Mark Beaird, Joseph Alberti...

Arrest warrants issued for nine former, current NIU employees in “Coffee Fund” case

By Kelly Bauer & Felix Sarver | October 16, 2012

Arrest warrants for nine NIU employees, or former employees, have been issued in regard to the coffee fund investigation, according to a news release from the office of Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state's attorney. Robert Albanese, Michael Hall, Lawrence...

Election Profile: DeKalb County State's Attorney

Election Profile: DeKalb County State’s Attorney

By Jessi Haish | October 11, 2012

DeKalb County State’s Attorney Election Profile Clay Campbell Background: Republican, Incumbent Has practiced criminal law in DeKalb County for 20 years Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Southern Illinois University Graduated with...

 

NIU absent from city meeting

By Jessi Haish | September 20, 2012

A discussion of safe and quality housing issues was open for public input Wednesday night at a special meeting of the DeKalb City Council. These issues include a crime-free lease addendum requirement, chronic nuisance ordinance enforcement, licensing...

Attorneys react to McCullough trial

By Alan Kozeluh | September 17, 2012

Attorneys in the Jack McCullough trial voiced their reactions to Friday’s guilty verdict. McCullough, formerly known as John Tessier, was convicted of kidnapping and murdering Maria Ridulph. Ridulph disappeared on Dec. 3, 1957. The case was reopened...

This July 27 file booking photo provided by the DeKalb County
Sheriff's Department in Sycamore, Ill., shows Jack Daniel
McCullough, 71, who has been charged in the 1957 murder of
7-year-old Maria Ridulph in Sycamore.

Brother of Ridulph testifies at McCullough trial

By Brian Singer | September 11, 2012

The first day of the trial for a man charged with the 1957 kidnapping and murder of a Sycamore girl began Monday. Charles Ridulph was brought into court to testify against Jack McCullough, 72. McCullough is accused of kidnapping and murdering Ridulph’s...

NIU spills the (coffee) beans on investigated fund

By Kelly Bauer & Felix Sarver | August 30, 2012

Update, 9:05 p.m.: Clay Campbell, DeKalb County state's attorney, said he knew the coffee fund existed before the announcement was made today. Campbell said he has an obligation as a state's attorney not to comment on an ongoing investigation. He said...

McCullough found not guilty in rape trial

By Dave Gong | April 12, 2012

Tears flowed once again at the DeKalb County Courthouse Courtroom 204, 133 W. State St. in Sycamore, as Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert found Jack Daniel McCullough not guilty of all charges. McCullough, 72, was charged with one count of rape, a Class X...