DeKALB – As the new year begins, new laws have taken effect in Illinois. The Northern Star has compiled a list of five laws that may be relevant to students. The full list of laws that are effective as of 1/1/2025 can be found on the Illinois...

DeKALB - At its first meeting of the year, the DeKalb City Council addressed community members affected by the Hillcrest apartment fires and those who assisted residents in the aftermath. The fire took place on Dec. 22 and displaced residents in three...

The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.   Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” is closed due to circumstances outside of...

The Northern Star has launched a crime map to visualize where crime happens around NIU’s campus.   The NIU Police Department releases a daily crime log with crimes that have been reported each day. The crime logs include cases that...

DeKALB – A man was charged with first degree murder and aggravated domestic battery in connection with a woman found dead Tuesday at her DeKalb apartment. DeKalb police arrested and charged Devonne Montgomery, age 30, on Wednesday with the murder...

Editor’s note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department fought a fire Sunday night at apartments at 1024 and 934 W. Hillcrest Drive. As of 9 p.m. Sunday, firefighters were still battling...

DeKALB- On Sunday, the DeKalb Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA) and DeKalb Target are hosting this year’s “Heroes & Helpers” event, helping children in special situations have an amazing holiday season. The event...

DeKALB – Joseph Lovelace, J.D., the director and attorney of the Students Legal Assistance office in the Peters Campus Life Building, had his last day on Nov. 30, and a new attorney will be taking his place on an interim basis. According to a university...

DeKALB - The NIU Furry Club was approved by the SGA and the club was officially ratified on April 20.  The NIU Furry Club was unofficially started in February of this year through local group chats. After months of searching for an adviser to make...

DEKALB – Lori York, officer at NIU, spoke with the Northern Star about her job as K9 officer and her experiences. Question: What’s your role and history as a police officer here at NIU? Answer: “I am a patrol division officer and K9 handler....

DeKALB – Members of the NIU administration discussed NIU’s deficit at the last University Council meeting of the semester. The meeting was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall Room 315. NIU President Lisa Freeman started the meeting by discussing...

DeKALB – Leaders of the Student Government Association gave an address surrounding the accomplished goals and future plans for the SGA. The State of the SGA Address occurred from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium of the Holmes...