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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Construction permits approved, Molly’s must relocate

By Dan Ciamprone | March 28, 2011

DeKALB | The scenery of the southeast corner of Annie Glidden Road and Lincoln Highway might change with construction of a CVS pharmacy. The DeKalb City Council approved special use permits for the construction Monday night. The special permits allow...

Council approves road safety project

By Danny Ciamprone | March 1, 2011

Route 23 will be getting safety improvements this summer. The DeKalb City Council unanimously approved a mass road improvement project Monday night. The project will focus on the section of Route 23 (Fourth Street) from Sycamore Road to 500 feet south...

Police dept. receives bid for new squad cars

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | February 15, 2011

DeKalb | The DeKalb City Council approved a recommendation to award a bid for five new squad cars for the DeKalb Police Department Monday night. Police Chief Bill Feithen requested to trade in some new police vehicles with Brad Manning Ford, 402 Manning...

First Ward Alderman Bertrand Simpson speaks in support of Ordinance 11-02 at Monday's city council meeting. The ordinance would change residency requirements for employees and officials, allowing non-DeKalb residents to hold jobs as department heads. The city is still attempting to fill the Public Works Director's position.

DeKalb City Council updates residency requirements for department heads

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | January 24, 2011

DeKALB | The DeKalb City Council voted to eliminate a residency requirement for newly-hired department heads Monday night. This means that those who hold non-emergency service management positions do not have to be DeKalb residents as well. Designated...

DeKalb 6th Ward alderman David Baker has served on DeKalb City Council for the past three terms. He uses his expertise and business experience from managing Copy Services, 1005 W. Lincoln Highway, to make decisions during city council meetings.

Alderman David Baker’s business background comes in handy

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | January 18, 2011

Using past experiences has helped David Baker with his duties as 6th Ward alderman of DeKalb. Baker said he uses his business background to critique and advocate various proposals brought before the DeKalb City Council. Not only did Baker graduate from...

DeKalb City Council discusses property tax, elections

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 23, 2010

Levying taxes, abating taxes, mayoral appointments and new election deadlines were topics discussed at Monday night’s DeKalb City Council meeting.The council discussed possible estimates for property tax levies. Money acquired through these levies go...

Hope Haven expansion approved

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 9, 2010

DeKalb| The DeKalb City Council met again Monday night to discuss the expansion of Hope Haven and voted in favor of expansion. Hope Haven supporters packed the chambers, displaying their red Hope Haven pins. Hope Haven wants to expand its current emergency...

Council votes to delay 2010D bond for the Northern Trust

By Jeremy Piscoran | November 4, 2010

The DeKalb City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to decide whether or not to issue 2010D bonds referenced in an ordinance approved on Oct. 28. Council members discussed the risk and reward of proceeding as scheduled with 2010D bonds or waiting...

Special DeKalb City Council meeting addresses budget

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 28, 2010

The DeKalb City Council met Thursday night for a special meeting to address the restructuring of city debt and refinancing of city bonds. The purpose of the restructuring is to provide some relief in fiscal year 2011, to level off debt service from $1.4...

Hope Haven focus on DeKalb City Council meeting Monday

By Jeremy Piscoran | October 26, 2010

The DeKalb City Council meeting began Monday night with DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen calling for a moment of silence to respect the family of NIU student Antinette Keller. The opening saw an ordinance for renovations to DeKalb's Homeless Shelter, Hope Haven,...

DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen discusses his appointments to the finance committee and the planning commission during Monday's city council meeting.

Citizens question library

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 12, 2010

Monday night, DeKalb City Council discussed approval of mayoral appointments, construction progress on Locust Street, the DeKalb Public Library’s purchase of the neighboring clinic building in a closed session and the Greenwood Acres Retirement Center....

DeKalb Plan Commission members resign

By Jessica Wells | October 4, 2010

Two members of the DeKalb Plan Commission have resigned following the removal of now former Commission Chairman John Guio. DeKalb Mayor Kris Povlsen said he removed Guio on Sept. 22 after Guio voted to settle a deadlock concerning the expansion of Hope...

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