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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A screenshot from an image obtained through a Freedom of Information Act Request shows what remained of 1024 W. Hillcrest Drive after a fire in the building late last year. Documents obtained through freedom of information act requests show the property owner was in the process of resolving fire code violations in the months leading up to the fire. (City of DeKalb)

Administrative delays, code violations persisted leading up to Tri-Frat fire

By Devin Oommen and Naomi Kelly | April 9, 2025

DeKALB – A fire during Christmas week in 2024 at the Tri-Frat apartment buildings has exposed persistent fire code violations and administrative delays at the buildings, leading to questions regarding whether enough is being done to ensure public safety.  On...

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