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Pass/Fail: Renovations to Holmes Student Center ; DeKalb Police Department will combat crime by reducing parking

By Lucas Skye | April 26, 2018

See what’s a pass and what’s a fail as judged by PerspectiveEditor Lucas Skye.PassRenovations to Holmes Student Center will create a student hubThere have been few alterations to the Holmes Student Center since its 1962 opening. Fortunately, this...

DeKalb Police Department arrests three armed robbery suspects

By Northern Star Staff | April 6, 2018

Two juveniles and an 18-year-old male were arrested Friday for armed robbery.DeKalb Police Department officials responded to a call April 1 at the 800 block of Ridge Drive where a victim was robbed at gunpoint, according to a Friday DeKalb Police Department...

City officials OK patrol radios

By Jessie Kern | April 5, 2018

The DeKalb City Council unanimously approved the proposal for the police department and fire department to purchase $171,000 in public safety radios.The City Council held a Special City Council Meeting Wednesday to discuss the purchase of these public...

Breaking: Multiple Police Respond to Incident Near Greek Row

By Northern Star Staff | March 27, 2018

Police officials requested residents to steer clear of West Hillcrest Drive.At 4:51 a.m. a Safety Bulletin regarding an incident occurring at the 1000 block of West Hillcrest Drive. It is unclear why police made the request at this time; however, a 9:41...

In this March 22 file photo, John Petragallo, then DeKalb Police Department deputy chief, exits the podium after a Committee of the Whole meeting.

DeKalb Police Department reports a decrease in crime, increase in service calls in 2017

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 22, 2018

The DeKalb Police Department has reported a decrease in violent and property crime in 2017.John Petragallo, DeKalb Police Department deputy chief, delivered the department’s service level review during Tuesday’s special Committee of the Whole meeting....

‘Welcoming Proclamation’ draws support and crowd at City Council

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 13, 2018

Mayor Jerry Smith signed a proclamation during Monday's City Council meeting as a sign of the city's commitment to diversity and support of immigrant communities.The Welcoming Proclamation is a vision of inclusiveness that focuses on guaranteeing all...

DeKalb Police have changed their way of communication since Feb. 14, 2008

DeKalb Police have changed their way of communication since Feb. 14, 2008

By Northern Star File Photo | February 12, 2018

Students are tended to outside of Cole Hall at Northern Illinois University Thursday,Feb. 14, 2008.  A gunman opened fire inside of a large lecture hall classroom injuring several. A man opened fire with a shotgun and a handgun wounding several people Thursday afternoon before apparently killing himself, authorities said.  (AP Photo/Jim Killam, Northern Star, HO)

The city has activated its snow emergency routes restrictions

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2018

City officials have declared a parking prohibition on all snow routes within the city.The DeKalb Police Department have enforced the snow emergency route and parking restriction since 6:15 a.m. and are authorized to ticket and tow vehicles violating the...

In this Jan. 25 file photo, the City Council discusses the possibility of voting to change the city’s current outdoor smoking regulations at public places at the next council meeting. From left to right: Sixth Ward Alderperson Mike Verbic, Fourth Ward Alderperson Patrick Fagan, Mayor Jerry Smith and Fifth Ward Alderspon Kate Noreiko.

City Council to vote on outdoor smoking regulations

By Sara Rasmussen | January 25, 2018

The City Council met Monday to discuss the possibility of voting to change the city’s current outdoor smoking regulations at public places at the next council meeting. From left to right: Sixth Ward Alderperson Mike Verbic, Fourth Ward Alderperson Patrick Fagan, Mayor Jerry Smith and Fifth Ward Alderspon Kate Noreiko.