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NIU announces partnership with Rockford Promise to offer full-tuition scholarships

By Bisola Bello, Reporter | November 12, 2020

DeKALB — Rockford Public School District 205 students will be eligible for full-tuition at NIU starting in Fall 2021 following an announcement made by NIU President Lisa Freeman and Rockford school officials. The new partnership is sponsored by Rockford...

DeKalb Police Headquarters, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

Officer involved in August 2019 excessive force arrest resigns

By Kierra Frazier | November 11, 2020

DeKALB – DeKalb Sgt. Jeffery Weese has resigned from the DeKalb Police Department, according to a resignation agreement between the city and Weese. Weese began paid administrative leave Nov. 1, and his resignation won’t take effect until Feb. 28,...

Polling place sign on the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center on Nov. 3.

Students react to 2020 election results

By Kierra Frazier | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — After five days of counting votes, Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump Saturday as the 46th President of the U.S., prompting some students to breathe a “sigh of relief” after hearing the results. As of Tuesday, Biden...

If voters want to register to vote in person at polling places they will need a driver's license or another form of ID and a Social Security number.

Political science professors explain delay in presidential election

By Ashley Dwy | November 7, 2020

DeKALB — Amidst a very close presidential race, students were able to ask a panel of experts about the nuances of the election – specifically why students do not yet know the winner of the election – at an Election 2020: Ask the NIU Experts event...

Election Day 2020: DeKalb voters voice their thoughts

Election Day 2020: DeKalb voters voice their thoughts

By Patrick Murphy | November 3, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg0asP9PAyU

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...

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,...

Raising Cane's set to open Nov. 17

New Raising Cane’s set to open Nov. 17

By Greg Gancarz | October 30, 2020

DeKALB – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers grand-opening is scheduled on Nov. 17, eight months after the company confirmed its plans to purchase the site. The Louisiana-based fast-food chain is looking to hire 80 employees before its opening day, Regional...