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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...

DeKalb: Still safe, still beautiful after tragedy

By Aaron Brooks | November 4, 2010

I wish I had the time to gather the appropriate statistics for this counterpoint. Although with my trip to D.C. and upcoming tests I do not have the time. I wish I could show you that the student-to-officer ratio at NIU is on par with other state universities,...

Tobie DePauw, manager of North Central Cyclery, displays different types of bike taillights Thursday afternoon inside his shop at 534 Lincoln Highway.

Daylight saving time ends, puts spotlight on bike safety

By Shaun Zinck | November 4, 2010

Jeff Johnson started noticing a dangerous trend with bicyclists around DeKalb: inadequate reflective lights and clothing. Johnson, who works for North Central Cyclery, 534 E. Lincoln Highway, said it was two weeks ago when he witnessed several close calls...

Dissecting how your vote is counted

By Jessica Wells | November 4, 2010

After making their voices heard with a ballot, a voter may wonder what process occurs to tally their votes. DeKalb City Clerk Steve Kapitan said the city has been using optical scan readers to count the ballots since before the 2000 election. The optical...

An open letter to Clay Campbell

By Editorial Board | November 3, 2010

First off, a congratulations to you, Mr. Campbell, on your victory. Although we endorsed your opponent, we believed that both of you were qualified candidates for the position and that, no matter who was elected, you would have served DeKalb County admirably....

Thai Film Fest features 'Iron Ladies'

Thai Film Fest features ‘Iron Ladies’

By Chris Krapek | November 3, 2010

There's more to Thailand than Bangkok and z; let the Thai Film Festival educate you. The Thai Student Association will screen the film "Iron Ladies" at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Neptune Hall Central Room 120. Dan Pojar, political science professor and former...

Like the blues? You’re not alone

By Chris Krapek | November 3, 2010

Dah-dah-dah-dah-dah. Do you like blues? Dah-dah-dah-dah-dah. You're not alone. Tonight, and the first Thursday of every month, The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, hosts a blues jam. Whether you're a novice or you know all of B.B. King's b-sides, you...

Campus blotter for 11/02/10

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2010

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. Oct. 8 At about 2:01 a.m., a subject was found to have...

DeKalb County Red Cross helps displaced residents

By Demarcus Robinson | October 31, 2010

Students who were displaced from a building at 916 Greenbrier Road Wednesday night, after the roof was blown off in high winds, received help from the DeKalb County Red Cross and NIU. "We provided comfort care kits [for building residents]," said Rona...

The student’s vote?

By James Maahs | October 31, 2010

The general election is only one day away and some NIU students have already decided not to vote. Rebecca Hannagan, assistant political science professor, said she believes voter apathy among college students is due to a lack of information. She doesn't...

DeKalb County State's Attorney John Farrell informs the public of the charges against William "Billy" Curl on Friday night at the press conference.

‘Crime of opportunity’

By John Bachmann and Kyla Gardner | October 31, 2010

William P. Curl, the man charged with the murder of Antinette "Toni" Keller, will appear in court today at 8:45 a.m. before Judge Robbin Stuckert for a status hearing. Curl, 34, of DeKalb, had his first court appearance Saturday morning in the DeKalb...

Students reactions in investigation

By Alex Fiore | October 31, 2010

The desire for new information regarding the death investigation of Antinette "Toni" Keller by NIU students and the DeKalb community has been consistent since her disappearance on Oct. 14. When it was announced on Oct. 29 that William P. Curl, 34, of...