Missing Huskie statue found unrepairable Tuesday, city seeking restitution

The Victor E. Huskie statue in downtown DeKalb was deemed unrepairable after a group of young adults damaged it early Tuesday morning, according to the city. The larger-than-life statue of Northern Illinois University’s mascot had sat on the southeast corner of Lincoln Highway and Second Street for several years, but this week it went missing. DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said the statue was removed from the downtown corner this week after it was found toppled over with damage near its base on Tuesday. “It was not an accident,” Nicklas said. “It was, we feel, intentional damage to public property, and we’re going to prosecute.” Nicklas said city officials believe they know who did it. “It was all caught on camera, and that helped us learn their identity,” Nicklas said.In addition to the video recordings, Nicklas said a group of young adult men “came forward and have been interviewed” by city officials. After going through an administrative process, Nicklas said the city will be see