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Community targets domestic violence | NIU and DeKalb join to raise awareness

By Jessie Kern | October 12, 2017

DeKALB — The onset of October, which has been designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1989, has prompted NIU to coordinate events in hopes of educating the campus community about the prevalent issue.Students are invited to participate...

16-year-old arrested for shooting

Shots fired into crowd

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2017

Crime scene

Hairstylist Jess Snow (left), Serenity Salon II Owner JoAnn Page (center), and hairstylist Tito Souchet (right), pose with a sign advertising free haircuts for individuals with disabilities at Serenity Salon II, 205 N. Second St.

Salon offers haircuts from heart

By Jessie Kern | October 9, 2017

Hairstylist Jess Snow (left), Serenity Salon II Owner JoAnn Page (center), and hairstylist Tito Souchet (right), pose with a sign advertising free haircuts for individuals with disabilities at Serenity Salon II, 205 N. Second St.

Advocate wants an “ally” | DeKalb Rise Up seeks disability awareness

By Lindsey Salvatelli | October 2, 2017

DeKALB — Shamira Williams, who has cerebral palsy, said she’s thrilled about Disability Awareness Month because she thinks it will help call attention to some of the nuanced social issues faced by herself and others with disabilities.DeKalb Rise Up...

Students to reshape DeKalb

By Lindsey Salvatelli | September 25, 2017

DeKALB — Community members selected by Mayor Jerry Smith to head the Anne Glidden North Plan Revitalization Task Force could be appointed during Monday’s City Council Meeting.The list of the 31 potential appointments include individuals from the city...

National Ice Cream Cone Day in DeKalb, IL

By Autumn Kilgus | September 22, 2017

Are you a fan of ice cream cones? Then today is your day! National Ice Cream Cone Day is Sept. 22, which means nobody can judge how many ice cream cones you consume in one day...or one hour.DeKalb has a variety of awesome ice cream shops for you to satisfy...

Music tribute supports charity

By Sam Malone | September 21, 2017

DeKalb | Students who find themselves walking the line of boredom this weekend can clear their plans for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and head to the Egyptian Theatre to catch “Diamonds for Cash,” a Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash tribute performance dedicated...

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

Students invited to revitalize DeKalb

By Jessie Kern | September 18, 2017

Jacon Michnick, DeKalb economic development planner, spoke about student involvement within living situations throughout town at the Student Association meeting Sunday.

City Council: Liquor sale hours debated

By Sam Malone | September 14, 2017

DeKALB — City council denied an amendment to an ordinance Monday that would have extended the legal hours of alcohol sales for grocery stores in the DeKalb county area.City Attorney Dean Frieders introduced the motion to amend ordinance 2017-040 and...

The National faces demons

By Nathaniel Repay | September 14, 2017

After a four-year break between albums, The National rises like a mythical phoenix with the Sep. 8 release of “Sleep Well Beast,” their seventh studio album. The new installment from The National is powerful, beautiful and haunting, all in one.These...