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Candidates for DeKalb’s mayoral election sit at a candidate forum on March 9. Candidates shared their policy positions and appealed to voters. (Courtesy of Daniel VanTilburg)

Mayoral candidates discuss issues at candidate forum

By Isabella Froh, News Reporter | March 24, 2025

DeKALB - Four mayoral candidates discussed community issues such as infrastructure, sustainability, leadership and more at a local election forum for the City of DeKalb. The candidates included Mayor Cohen Barnes, NIU instructor Linh Nguyen, DeKalb...

A photo shows DeKalb mayoral candidate Linh Nguyen meeting with residents. On Friday the city moved to dismiss Nguyen’s appeal of an electoral board ruling that removed her from April’s election. (Courtesy of Linh Nguyen)

City moves to dismiss Linh Nguyen’s appeal over ballot removal

By Devin Oommen and Jonathan Durbin | February 3, 2025

DeKALB – On Friday, the city moved to dismiss mayoral candidate Linh Nguyen’s appeal against an electoral board ruling that removed her name from the April election ballot.  The appeal was filed after Nguyen was removed from the ballot by DeKalb’s...

Potential DeKalb mayoral candidate Linh Nguyen stands outside a window. Nguyen will be on the ballot in April’s mayoral election if she receives 20 votes in a primary election. (Courtesy of Linh Nguyen)

Linh Nguyen triggers primary election

By Jonathan Durbin and Devin Oommen | January 23, 2025

Correction: The Northern Star previously published that early voting would take place at the Red Roof Inn starting Jan. 16. Voting at 110 E. Sycamore St. started on Jan. 16. Voting at the Red Roof Inn will begin Feb. 17. DeKALB – After facing...

Two seats open for election on DeKalb Park Board

Two seats open for election on DeKalb Park Board

By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor | September 30, 2022

DeKALB – Two positions for the DeKalb Park Board have opened up for the consolidated election set to occur on April 4, 2023. The positions will be filled by the County Clerk’s Election Division and each will serve a four-year term when elected. Petition...

Write-in candidates must register by Feb. 3

By Northern Star staff | January 19, 2011

Anyone interested in consideration for write-in candidacy for the April 5 Consolidated Election must submit a declaration before Feb. 3, according to a DeKalb County press release. The press release stated write-in candidates must register with the County...