![Dan Watkins, owner of Herbal Embers, 161. E Lincoln Highway, looks on Tuesday at his shop. Watkins said a proposed ordinance that asked business owners to pay for yearly inspections could hurt entrepreneurs. “I hope we can open up lines of communication between the city and businesses,” Watkins said. “I believe in this community, but small businesses walk a thin line, and I have to do what’s best for my business.”](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/296298e4a985ccfa32b73532ca844c3f-900x600.jpg)
City delays vote on business inspections
By Jessica Christofersen
| October 29, 2014
![Candidates mingle with members of the public Thursday night during "Candidates Night" at the Egyptian Theatre hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/0fdbc4997b679b21d40621437fcff66c.jpg)
Egyptian Theatre hosts Candidate Night
By Taylor Thanos
| September 28, 2010
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