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Kinzinger appears to win reelection

Kinzinger appears to win reelection

By Parker Otto | November 3, 2020

DeKALB — Incumbent Republican Adam Kinzinger has won reelection to the U.S. House in Illinois' 16th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. NIU is a part of Illinois' 16th Congressional District. After five terms in office,...

Youth voters have increased in recent years, according to a study from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

Hopkins Park sees steady stream of voters

By Kierra Frazier | November 3, 2020

DeKALB — DeKalb County residents called the voting process at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room Tuesday afternoon a “quick and easy process” while there were no lines to cast their ballot. A steady stream of voters filled the Hopkins Park Terrace...

The DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center is the voting location for five precincts.

Officials report high voter turnout on Election Day

By James Krause | November 3, 2020

DeKALB — Election officials at the DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center are reporting high turnouts on the final day to vote for the general election. The Rec Center, 1765 S. 4th St., has voting split into two sections with: one gymnasium designated...

Voters make their voices heard at alumni center

Voters make their voices heard at alumni center

By Kierra Frazier | November 3, 2020

DeKALB — Voters trickled into the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center Tuesday to make their voices heard by casting their ballots for the 2020 general election.  Voting began at 6 a.m. for all polling locations across DeKalb County and will run until...

When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

When will we know the election results for DeKalb County?

By Ashley Dwy | November 3, 2020

Election Day is here, and many voters may be anxious to hear the results. To make sure everyone’s vote is counted, counting the ballots takes time.  In DeKalb, there is a specific process that goes into counting the ballots that starts as soon as...

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Coroner

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Coroner

By Northern Star Staff | November 2, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Cat Brian Prescott Occupation: Student, Van Driver Education:...

Voting booth in the Holmes Student Center in the Gallery Lounge on Oct.19.

Snapping photos of your filled-in ballot is illegal in Illinois

By Greg Gancarz | November 2, 2020

DeKALB — Taking a photo of a filled-in ballot violates Illinois voting laws and can constitute a Class 4 felony in Illinois, according to state legislation.  Kane County Circuit Clerk John Cunningham said the law is in place to deter vote-buying,...

Dennis J. Miller

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Coroner

By Northern Star Staff | October 30, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Dennis J. Miller Occupation: DeKalb County Coroner Education: Waubonsee...

Editorial: Vote yes for the 'fair tax' amendment

Editorial: Vote yes for the ‘fair tax’ amendment

By Northern Star Editorial Board | October 29, 2020

Election day is less than a week away, so it is important to understand what's on the ballot. Everyone knows about the presidential candidates, but what Illinois voters may not know is there is a new proposed amendment that involves taxes. It has been...

A voting booth in the Holmes Student Center.

What students need to know about the ‘fair tax’ amendment

By Ashley Dwy | October 29, 2020

DeKALB – On the ballot for the 2020 general election is an amendment to Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution, also known as the fair tax amendment. It's a proposal to make Illinois’ current income tax look more like the federal income...

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

Candidate profile: DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

By Northern Star Staff | October 29, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Rukisha L. Crawford Occupation: DeKalb County Board Member Education:...