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Cannabis market could aid DeKalb

By Payton Higgins | September 22, 2019

DeKalb’s decision to allow the cannabis market into the county could ultimately revitalize DeKalb’s economy and NIU’s appeal to current and prospective students.The DeKalb City Council met Sept. 9 for a Committee of the Whole meeting, where it discussed...

DeKalb PD to talk Safe Streets

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2018

DeKALB — City officials are offering residents the opportunity to share their concerns about parking restrictions under the Safe Streets Initiative.The four-phase plan was introduced in November by DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery to improve fire responders...

DeKalb’s Public Works staff seeks increase of TIF funding for road construction

By Lindsey Salvatelli | February 13, 2018

Public Works Director Tim Holderman presented the Committee of the Whole with his department’s road improvement plan for the next five years during Monday’s meeting.The five-year plan is estimated to cost $16. 5 million that would patch and repair...