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The Ellwood House, pictured above in it's usual

Ellwood House opens its doors for Family Weekend

By Jacob Roushia | October 4, 2019

DeKALB - The Ellwood House will be offering guided tours and access to the Visitor Center Exhibit Gallery during Family Weekend. Family Weekend showcases several locations in the DeKalb Area by welcoming students, their families and visitors. Audrey...

Taste of DeKalb to bring music and food to Downtown DeKalb

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | September 27, 2019

Following the DeKalb Corn Classic 10K and 5K races, the Kishwaukee Rotary Club will host the Taste of DeKalb from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Frank Van Buer Plaza, 200 Palmer Court. The event is free to the public and will have food vendors from across...

DeKalb County for Warren announces first canvass at kick-off event

By Daniel Doren | August 30, 2019

DeKalb County for Warren, a local grassroots organization in support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential bid, had its kick-off event 7 p.m. Thursday at Pizza Pro’s, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway. Those in attendance were provided with information about...

Pizza Pros to host Democratic primary kick-off event for Warren

Pizza Pros to host Democratic primary kick-off event for Warren

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 2019

DeKalb County for Warren, in support of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign, will have its free kick-off event at 7 p.m. Thursday at Pizza Pro’s, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. It will last about two hours, according to Mark Pietrowski,...

Accident or crime scene cordon tape

Video shows DeKalb police officer choking, tasing man

By Kierra Frazier | August 28, 2019

A DeKalb police officer has been temporarily reassigned to his administrative duties after a video posted online showed him choking a man during an arrest on Aug. 24.The DeKalb Police Department is reviewing available video footage and statements regarding...

The now-closed campus theater stands May 20 at the corner of Blackhawk Road and West Hillcrest Road.

Revitalization continues with steering committee

By Noah Thornburgh | May 20, 2019

The now-closed campus theater stands May 20 at the corner of Blackhawk Road and West Hillcrest Road.

Sandra Puebla, senior political science major, introduces herself to the audience as a panelist for Tuesday evening’s discussion with Project Orange.

Project Orange works to raise domestic violence awareness through conversation

By Sophia Mullowney | March 24, 2019

Sandra Puebla, senior political science major, introduces herself to the audience as a panelist for Tuesday evening’s discussion with Project Orange.

Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, (left) sets up a Grow Mobile food distribution in Kingston with  Christy Westman, Grow Mobile Program coordinator in 2019.

Potluck pantry to accommodate federal workers amidst government-shutdown

By Sam Malone | January 23, 2019

Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, (left) sets up a Grow Mobile food distribution in Kingston with  Christy Westman, Grow Mobile Program coordinator.

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

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.

Panelists (from left to right) Undergraduate Program Director Laura Vazquez and panelists involved in the making of her film answer questions following its screening Sunday at the DeKalb Public Library.

Local award-winning film explores better use of land and hunger issues in DeKalb County

By Taher Zeitoun | November 4, 2018

Panelists (from left to right) Undergraduate Program Director Laura Vazquez and panelists involved in the making of her film answer questions following its screening Sunday at the DeKalb Public Library.

Local couple provides healthy food options to community members

By Taher Zeitoun | October 18, 2018

DeKALB — Local DeKalb business Healthy AF Nutrition fights to prove eating healthy is possible through simple recipes using fresh ingredients.Co-owners Jackie DeCleene and Adrian Lopez run the daily operations and manage the company. They started the...