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Construction for the return of Old Navy in the former Barnes and Noble space in Oakland Place has resumed.

Old Navy to open DeKalb store in late spring

By Ashley Dwy | March 5, 2021

DeKALB – Construction for the return of Old Navy in Oakland Place has resumed, and Old Navy is expected to open late April or mid-May. “We’re thrilled to bring Old Navy’s fashion for the whole family at a great value and fun shopping experience...

The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA Senate appoints supreme court justice, approves student organizations

By Ashley Dwy | March 2, 2021

DeKALB – The Student Government Association Senate unanimously confirmed Brenna McConnell, sophomore finance major with a marketing minor, as an SGA Supreme Court justice. Supreme court justices in SGA operate similarly to the federal Supreme Court,...

A voting booth at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road, during the 2020 election.

How to vote in the 2021 consolidated elections

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | February 26, 2021

DeKALB – DeKalb’s 2021 Consolidated Elections will be April 6. Early voting began Thursday, and here’s what you need to know to vote. What are consolidated elections? The consolidated elections happen in odd-numbered years. This election,...

Bessie Chronopoulos expresses her appreciation for the acquisition of new park land in DeKalb in 2013.

City Council remembers former DeKalb mayor

By Kierra Frazier | February 24, 2021

DeKALB – Former DeKalb mayor Bessie Chronopoulos was remembered by City Council members at Monday's meeting for her tenacity and commitment to community members.  A moment of silence was held at Monday’s City Council meeting for Chronopoulos who...

The Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road,  is closed off at all entry points Monday afternoon.

Mobil gas station closed off due to snow-covered canopy

By Ashley Dwy | February 22, 2021

DeKALB – Public officials have closed off  Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road, due to safety concerns after a canopy started to bend due to the weight of the snow. The DeKalb Fire Department is waiting on a repairman to arrive to fix the...

Robert Brinkmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth at the virtual event Thursday.

Senator Duckworth speaks virtually at NIU lecture series

By Greg Gancarz | February 19, 2021

DeKALB – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said she believed the democratic system in the U.S. is already strong, but had been tested by recent events while speaking at the first lecture of NIU’s “Rebuilding Democracy” series. Duckworth, a first-term...

NIU's new CFO has years of experience in education finance, according to the board's meeting report on Nov. 10, 2022.

Board of Trustees approves tuition increase for FY22

By Kierra Frazier | February 19, 2021

DeKALB  – The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 1.5% tuition increase after holding tuition flat for five years as the university faces a $26.5 million deficit.  The 1.5% base tuition increase represents a $5.23 increase in the per credit...

Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois during a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol on Jan. 11.

Pritzker proposes $28 million increase in MAP grant funding for FY22 budget

By Kierra Frazier | February 17, 2021

DeKALB  – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday during his annual State of the State address that higher education funding is “fully protected” in the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget despite COVID-19 impacts.  A pre-recorded speech of...

Hole on golf course at Rich Harvest Farms, 2330 Granart Road in Sugar Grove with yellow flag.

Winter weather cancels first men’s golf meet

By Wes Sanderson | February 17, 2021

DeKALB — The men’s golf team was set to open up the 2021 competitive season Feb. 20 against 37th-ranked Arkansas State University in a dual-meet format in Jonesboro, Arkansas, but due to severe weather across the southern portion of the U.S., the...

Alyssa Noonen and Matt Zamudio.

GoFundMe pages set up for alumni injured in apartment fire

By Kierra Frazier | February 16, 2021

DeKALB – Members of the NIU community are raising funds for two former students who are currently being treated for life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out in an apartment Friday.  The DeKalb Fire Department responded to a call early Friday...

Snow being cleared from sidewalks near the Central Quad sculpture Dec. 30.

Winter storm warning in effect for DeKalb County

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2021

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning residents of a major winter storm for late Monday that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state.  Throughout Illinois, intense periods of heavy...

Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., has sold items ranging from general school supplies to Huskie themed Christmas decorations and mugs since its opening in 1970. 

Village Commons Bookstore to close after 51 years

By Greg Gancarz | February 12, 2021

DeKALB – The Village Commons Bookstore, which has been a part of the NIU community for over 50 years, will be closing permanently.  The store, at 901 Lucinda Ave., has sold items ranging from general school supplies to Huskie themed Christmas decorations...