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No injuries reported as flames, smoke engulf vehicle on Normal

By Northern Star Staff | April 7, 2014

No one was injured after a truck caught fire on Normal Road Sunday.Jesus Rodriguez, 47, of DeKalb, said he was driving the vehicle when smoke starting coming from the hood.“We were just driving home and we started smelling something,” Rodriguez said....

Sunday fire hurts one, causes $9,000 in damage

By Anthony Szudarski | November 18, 2013

One person was harmed in a Sunday night fire on Regent Drive.At about 9 p.m. Sunday, a kitchen fire broke out in an apartment at 765 Regent Drive. The fire was put out by responders. One occupant received first-degree burns to his or her face, and no...

Magee, Soumare key in Fire run

By Jacob Onak | June 25, 2013

It’s official: The Chicago Fire are on a hot streak. Starting with a 1-1 draw on May 25, the Fire have not lost a match. In its past seven games Chicago has gone 5-2-0, most recently beating the Columbus Crew 2-1 in a U.S. Open Cup match. Why are they...

DeKalb Fire Chief explains his commitment to community

By Ryan Chodora | March 31, 2013

DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks is always trying to become more experienced and better trained, which is why, even after years of experience, he is finishing up courses at the National Fire Academy. Work experience is something Hicks takes pride in. Hicks...

No injuries reported in apartment fire

By Northern Star Staff | February 20, 2013

A fire at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday at 1626 Carlisle Lane caused about $70,000 in property damage, according to a news release from the DeKalb Fire Department. The fire began in an electrical service panel in the residence’s basement near a laundry room....

No injuries reported in Sycamore fire

By Northern Star Staff | February 17, 2013

A fire at 339 Chauncey St. in Sycamore on Saturday night caused about $200,000 in damage, according to a Sunday news release from the Sycamore Fire Department. The department arrived on scene at 11:58 p.m. and had the fire under control within 45 minutes,...

No injuries in apartment fire

By Joe Palmer | February 11, 2013

No one was hurt in a fire reported at 10:37 a.m. today at 921 Normal Road. Fire Chief Eric Hicks said the DeKalb Fire Department responded to the call with its full complement of service vehicles and had assistance from Sycamore, Cortland and Malta fire...

No one hurt in morning fire on Normal Road

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2013

No one was hurt in a fire reported at 10:37 a.m. today at 921 Normal Road. Fire Chief Eric Hicks said the DeKalb Fire Department responded to the call with its full complement of service vehicles and had assistance from Sycamore, Cortland and Malta fire...

No injuries in accidental house fire

By The Northern Star Staff | January 14, 2013

The DeKalb Fire Department responded a house fire at 1707 Earl Court on Monday, extinguishing the fire within approximately 20 minutes and rescuing the family cat in the process. According to a news release from the department, the fire was accidental...

Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy and City Clerk Candy Smith review the FY2012 budget Wednesday night

Sycamore to see significant budget changes in 2012

By Eric Beesley | March 27, 2011

SYCAMORE | Sycamore's proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 includes some significant changes from the previous budget. The police department is slated to receive about $100,000 more than it was last year. New facilities are being constructed for the police...

Apartment safety tips from the DeKalb fire and Police departments

By Zachary Brictson | January 31, 2011

 DeKalb's police and fire departments have advice for staying safe in an apartment. "Do your best to know your neighbors," said DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler. Spangler said it's always important for renters to be aware of their surroundings and of...

David Zucker, senior philosophy major, changes the batteries in the smoke detector at this apartment, a common practice that residents should do frequently according to the DeKalb Fire Department.

DeKalb Fire Department provide smoke detectors to residents

By Eric Beesley | January 31, 2011

Local fire departments are offering a way to keep homes safer from fire. According to a press release, the DeKalb Fire Department will be making smoke detectors available to all residents who don't own them and will install them free of charge. "The initial...