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NITRO to offer Walk to Run 101

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2014

The Northern Illinois Trail Runners Organization will host the eight-week Walk to Run 101 program training for the NITRO Trailblazer 5K Run.The nine-week program begins April 21 with walking and jogging and finishes June 21 with a 5K Run at the Sycamore...

Chicago man arrested on charges of drug-induced homicide

By Dave Gong | November 10, 2011

A Chicago man wanted in connection with a drug-induced homicide that occurred on July 1 is in custody, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff's press release.A warrant was issued on Oct. 13 for Irvin K. Young, 38, said Gary Dumdie, Chief Deputy of the DeKalb...

Star Worlds, located at 1234 E. Lincoln Hwy in DeKalb is the subject of a documentary by communication grad students.

Local arcade recieves a space in a documentary

By Chris Krapek | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | It's about more than video games. It's about the community, the arcade, the kill screens and the quarters on the marquee. "Star Worlds: A Pocket Full of Tokens and I'm Heading to the Arcade," will be screened at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Wirtz Hall...

Pumpkin farms offer Halloween fun this season

By Allyson Martin | October 19, 2010

Pumpkin farms in the DeKalb area are offering a variety of fall activities. Many of the places people can pick pumpkins will be familiar to those who are familiar with apple orchards because the same orchards sometimes grow both crops. Pumpkin pickers...

Crime Stoppers seeks information on local burglary

By Northern Star Staff | September 20, 2010

Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a burglary that took place Sept. 14 on Route 38 in rural Maple Park. During the burglary several items were taken, including firearms. The firearms taken are: AR15 assault rifle, .22 caliber rifle and a 9mm Beretta...