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Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election

By ERIC TUCKER, LISA MASCARO, and ZEKE MILLER | January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's lawyers plunged into his impeachment trial defense Saturday by accusing Democrats of striving to overturn the 2016 election, arguing that investigations of Trump's dealings with Ukraine have not been a fact-finding...

Trump’s idea of executive power is also impeachment defense

By COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL WARREN | January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has always been a man of absolutes.Something is the best or the worst, a person is a winner or a total loser, an event has never happened before, even when it has.Absolutism was the unwritten credo of his career in business...

In recording Trump asks how long Ukraine can resist Russians

By ZEKE MILLER, COLLEEN LONG, MIKE BALSAMO, and LYNN BERRY | January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump inquired how long Ukraine would be able to resist Russian aggression without U.S. assistance during a 2018 meeting with donors that included the indicted associates of his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani.“How...

Woman kills retired trooper, self at Chicago-area cigar bar

January 25, 2020

LISLE, Ill. (AP) — A woman fatally shot a retired Illinois State Police trooper and wounded another retired state trooper and an off-duty trooper Friday night before turning the gun on herself at a cigar lounge in the Chicago suburbs, police said.The...

Fire displaces 140 tenants, arson suspected, say police

By Northern Star Staff | July 10, 2019

Fire damage has displaced 140 tenants living in Ridgebrook Apartments, 808 Ridge Drive, according to DeKalb police.A press release sent at 8:27 a.m. says DeKalb fire and police departments responded 10:54 p.m. Tuesday to reports of an active fire on the...

People need to care about gun violence

By Ashley Hines | March 18, 2019

There needs to be a change of attitude when dealing with the prioritization of drastic and progressive efforts and gun violence needs to top that list before it touches more lives.Six people were killed and six people were injured during the mass shooting...

Serial killer films need to end

By Ashley Hines | February 14, 2019

The past few months have birthed a new wave of series surrounding the personal lives of serial killers. While this trend certainly garners views, its depiction of gruesome criminals as misunderstood victims of society promotes a dangerous narrative empathizing...

Former City Council member faces forgery and theft charges

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2019

Michael Marquardt resigned from his position of third ward alderperson on Dec. 6 and is now facing forgery charges.

Parents of teen killed in hazing incident win $14 million settlement

By Sophia Mullowney | December 2, 2018

David Bogenberger, former NIU student, died Nov. 1, 2012, after attending an unsanctioned Pi Kappa Alpha event.

Safety Bulletins need to be sent out more often to make students feel safer

By Lisa Lillianstrom | October 7, 2018

When it comes to feeling safe on campus, students want to know what is going on so they can keep an eye out for unsafe situations, which is why safety bulletins are necessary and should be sent out more often.The NIU Police Department sends bulletins...

City Crime

By Northern Star Staff | July 9, 2018

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

Jan. 23

• Daniel W. Stephenson, 25, of Algonquin, was charged with theft.

• Devon W. Sanders, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.

• Natalie J. Moore, 18, of Galesburg, was charged with theft.

• Catherine P. Gilman, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Friday

• Sharita M. Walker, 29, of Chicago, was charged with identity theft.

• Charles S. Fenger, 22 of DeKalb, was charged with fighting in the city.

• Anthony O. Alford, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with trespassing.

Saturday

• James D. Stewart, 51, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated assult and disorderly conduct.

• Cruz V. Montana, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction and disarming an officer.

Sunday

• Dominic El. Primbas, 19, of Chicago, was charged with liquor consumption by a minor.

• Shawntina A. West, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.

Monday

• Aisha M. Shadeed, 19, of Chicago, was charged with domestic battery.

False claims of rape should be jailable

By Mackenzie Meadows | April 30, 2018

False rape accusations take away from valid cases where rapists should be tried and convicted. Those who falsely accuses another of rape, and later admit to lying, should serve time in jail.Rape cases can be difficult to prove since physical evidence...

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Trump lawyers argue Democrats just want to overturn election

Trump’s idea of executive power is also impeachment defense

In recording Trump asks how long Ukraine can resist Russians

Woman kills retired trooper, self at Chicago-area cigar bar

Fire displaces 140 tenants, arson suspected, say police

People need to care about gun violence

Serial killer films need to end

Former City Council member faces forgery and theft charges

Parents of teen killed in hazing incident win $14 million settlement

Safety Bulletins need to be sent out more often to make students feel safer

City Crime

False claims of rape should be jailable

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