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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...

An open letter to Clay Campbell

By Editorial Board | November 3, 2010

First off, a congratulations to you, Mr. Campbell, on your victory. Although we endorsed your opponent, we believed that both of you were qualified candidates for the position and that, no matter who was elected, you would have served DeKalb County admirably....

Clay Campbell is a republican candidate for state's attorney.

Clay Campbell voted new state’s attorney

By Jerry Burnes and Lauren Stott | November 2, 2010

SYCAMORE | Republican Clay Campbell beat Sarah Gallagher Chami in a tight race for DeKalb County State’s Attorney on Tuesday night. Campbell received 53.5 percent of the vote, with Chami acquiring 46.5 percent. “I’m speechless,” Campbell said...

Letter to the Editor: Chami an easy decision for DeKalb State’s Attorney

By Letter Writer | October 27, 2010

We have an easy decision on Nov. 2when it comes to selecting DeKalb County's next State's Attorney.Sarah Gallagher Chamihas the experience, expertise and community commitment necessaryfor the job.Her opponent, on the other hand, doesnot have the experience...

Candidates debate local issues

By Allyson Martin | October 20, 2010

Last night a debate was held for the DeKalb County State’s Attorney and the 16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Participants in the debate for State’s Attorney were Sarah Gallagher Chami (D) and Clay Campbell (R). The debaters for judge were the incumbent...

Former DeKalb State’s attorney endorses Chami in election

By Letter Writer | October 17, 2010

Who will you elect to prevent crime in your community? Orientation. For 18 years, Clay Campbell represented criminals convicted of murder, sex assault and domestic battery. Clay is a career criminal defense attorney. He did not put bad guys in jail as...

Candidates mingle with members of the public Thursday night during "Candidates Night" at the Egyptian Theatre hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Egyptian Theatre hosts Candidate Night

By Taylor Thanos | September 28, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy Committee sponsored Candidates Night on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Candidates gave opening presentations, answered questions previously submitted and ended with...

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosts candidates night

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Committee will be hosting a candidates night tonight at 6 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 North Second St. The event is expected to last until 9 p.m. The event will start with a meet and greet from 6 to 7 p.m....