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Will Wilson, senior pre-physical therapy major, refills his water bottle from a water fountain in February 2013.

DeKalb water passes IEPA regulations

By Ryan Chodora | February 6, 2013

DeKalb’s drinking water is safe and meets all Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulations, regardless of student speculation otherwise, according to reports published by the agency. Questions about the contents and possible contaminants...

DeKalb Township will be partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers
to provide soldiers overseas with prepaid calling cards. Donations
can be dropped off at the DeKalb Township offices, located at 2323
S. Fourth St., near the I-88 tollway.

Support our troops, donate a cell phone

By Thomas Verschelde | August 24, 2011

The DeKalb Township will partner with Cell Phones for Soldiers to help provide soldiers overseas with prepaid calling cards so they can stay in touch with their loved ones.Sarah Merritt, public relations representative for Cell Phones for Soldiers, said...

Congressman Randy Hultgren needs to answer some tougher questions

Congressman Randy Hultgren needs to answer some tougher questions

By Letter writer | February 22, 2011

I am disappointed with the recent Northern Star "fluff" interview with our new Republican Congressman Randy Hultgren. This is a fellow who wishes to abolish the U.S. Department of Education and cut the EPA, opposes regulation of the big banks, voted against...