To the NIU and DeKalb community: We would like to sincerely apologize for the cartoon published in Wednesday's edition of the Northern Star. The publication was a clear misjudgment on our part. Though the aim of a political cartoon is to provide its readers...

Walking into Shark's Fish and Chicken, customers are greeted with the aroma of fried chicken and a line of people forming out the door. The place was packed on early Tuesday afternoon, drawing a diverse group of people. "It's all about the wings," said...

DeKalb | With the start of the fall semester looming in the distance, some students are on the hunt for cheap thrills to spruce up their dorm or apartment.In addition to checking out garage sales or bringing hand-me-down furniture from home, students...

With the start of the fall semester looming in the distance, some students are on the hunt for cheap thrills to spruce up their dorm or apartment. In addition to checking out garage sales or bringing hand-me-down furniture from home, students can also...

Over 2,000 avid bikers are expected to turn out for the 30th anniversary of DeKalb's annual Bike MS Tour de Farms. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday and Sunday. It typically raises about $1.3 million for multiple sclerosis research each year,...

Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive, will host a women's health event called "This One's for the Girls." The event will take place on Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and will consist of a variety of free activities, snacks, raffles...

The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois are one out of 20 other councils piloting a new cookie locator app, which launched in January. The new Girl Scout Cookie Locator app was featured as one of the top three free apps for Android market, said Ann-Marie...

DeKalb | The DeKalb City Council approved a recommendation to award a bid for five new squad cars for the DeKalb Police Department Monday night. Police Chief Bill Feithen requested to trade in some new police vehicles with Brad Manning Ford, 402 Manning...

DeKalb | While the clock is ticking down to Valentine’s Day, DeKalb and Sycamore restaurants are preparing special holiday menu items to spice up the typical “dinner-and-a-movie” date. Hillside RestaurantHillside Restaurant, 121 N. Second St. DeKalb,...

DeKALB | Some residents have noticed that the stamped asphalt used for the crosswalks in downtown DeKalb has begun to deteriorate. The stamped asphalt that was laid last fall, however, is still under warranty by the contractor. Mayor Kris Povlsen said...