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DSW plans to open location in DeKalb Shopping Center

By Rachel Scaman | January 9, 2014

DSW, Designer Shoe Warehouse, will open in the DeKalb Shopping Center at a yet-to-be-announced date, replacing an Old Navy store that closed in early 2012.Mayor John Rey said DSW will complement other apparel and fashion retailers along Sycamore Road....

A corporate jet departs the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport after conducting business in DeKalb. The DeKalb Airport hopes to soon provide a more convenient option for NIU teams.

Athletes to fly with DeKalb airport come August

By Hany Abdel | December 9, 2013

Athletics will be up and away when it’s allowed to use the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport for travel, which may come as soon as August.For more than 20 years, the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, 3232 Pleasant St., has plugged away with yearly reviews...

Fourth ward Alderman Bob Snow and Mayor John Rey talk during a Nov. 25 City Council meeting in the city’s municipal building. Some officials have expressed worry that the building is less safe than it used to be because the DeKalb Police Department moved to its station on West Lincoln Highway. The police used to work in the municipal building.

City officials concerned about security after police move out

By Ryan Chodora | December 9, 2013

Security in the municipal building has left something to be desired, according to some city officials, since the city police moved out of the municipal building to their station on West Lincoln Highway.Previously, the municipal building, 200 S. Fourth...

New city manager looks to serve DeKalb community

By Keisha Howerth | December 8, 2013

Incoming city manager Anne Marie Gaura is looking forward to applying what she’s learned from past experiences to her new role in DeKalb.Gaura is currently the interim director of engineering and public works for Schaumburg, and was announced as the...

City manager named: Schaumburg’s Anne Marie Gaura

By Jessi Haish | December 4, 2013

Anne Marie Gaura has been selected as DeKalb’s incoming city manager.Gaura serves as the interim director of engineering and public works for the village of Schaumburg, according to a news release from the city.Gaura will start Jan. 21, replacing interim...

Property values to see decreases

By Kate Chopelas | December 1, 2013

Property owners will see a decrease in their property value with the next fiscal year.An increased 11 percent tax levy, or imposed property tax, has been set for the 2014 fiscal year. With this development and a changing market, the city will be accessing...

Dogs and Katz come together in new park

By Ryan Chodora | November 25, 2013

DeKalb could see its first dog park as soon as one month from now.The DeKalb Park District has voted to build a temporaryno-leash dog park on one of the softball fields in Katz Park on Dresser Road. The park district will install fences around the area...

IHSA may bring 30K people to DeKalb

By Murphy Mahalik | November 21, 2013

The city of DeKalb is preparing itself for a different kind of game day.DeKalb will host the IHSA Illinois State Championship football games Nov. 29 and 30 at Huskie Stadium. Sixteen high schools in eight divisions will play in eight games over two days.This...

Not all welcome minimum wage changes

By Lark Lewis | November 20, 2013

Some local businesses owners are concerned about the possibility of a statewide minimum wage increase.States like Michigan and Massachusetts are proposing a minimum wage increase, and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has shown some approval of an increase. The...

Governor to sign same-sex marriage bill Wednesday

By Stoney Stone | November 18, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn will sign the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act Wednesday amid conflicting views.The bill will allow same-sex couples the right to wed as soon as June 1, and the signing will be open to the public. Local politicians opposed the...

Editorial: Inauguration shows Baker started presidency right

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 13, 2013

Doug Baker’s inaugural speech’s frankness was refreshing: Yes, NIU does face declining funding and enrollment, and its graduates are seeing fewer job prospects.NIU is at a turning point, and this is a critical time for higher education in the United...

DeKalb planning for communiversity ‘square’

By Lark Lewis | November 13, 2013

A developer and the city are in the preliminary stages of making revisions to NB&T square in the hopes of creating a communiversity area.The area is located on Lincoln Highway between First and Pearl streets. The plan for the project is to provide...