DeKALB - As many as 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, to protest President Donald Trump and his administration Saturday as part of the second round of nationwide “No Kings” protests. Protesters carried signs that...

DeKALB – The DeKalb Park District has launched several construction projects this year. In a press release, Marketing Manager Mikayla Wilhelm provided updates on some ongoing work and on what renovations will soon begin. Sports and Recreation Center...

DeKALB - The history department hosted its 21st annual W. Bruce Lincoln Endowed Lecture Thursday in Altgeld Hall, honoring the legacy of the late professor.  The lectures are presented by distinguished scholars, who discuss topics relevant to academia...

DeKALB - The DeKalb County Health Department began accepting walk-in flu vaccinations on Sept. 29.  From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Friday, the Health Department, located at 550 N. Annie Glidden Road, will offer walk-ins for flu vaccinations with...

Update: This story was updated at 8:01 a.m. Wednesday to reflect new information from a press release distributed by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 7 p.m. Tuesday. SYCAMORE – A suspect was arrested and charged with four counts of first degree...

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council addressed housing insecurity and homelessness in DeKalb at Monday’s meeting. The council also approved a polished intergovernmental agreement for shared police protection services with NIU’s Board of Trustees.  Addressing...

Correction: This story and headline were changed to reflect that the union in negotiations is the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31. DeKALB – NIU clerical, technical and administrative professionals represented...

DeKALB – NIU’s ROTC program commemorated 9/11 at Huskie Stadium Thursday. The ROTC program climbed 220 flights of stairs, equivalent to the height of both towers, to honor the victims of the terrorist attack and recognize America’s resilience...

DeKALB – The man behind the wheel of the semi that crashed and killed a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy last year was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday. Nathan Sweeney, 45, of DeKalb, is ordered to serve the maximum sentence for one count...

DeKALB – Convicted sex offender Timothy Doll was sentenced to 52 years in prison Thursday for the killing of 15-year-old Gracie Sasso-Cleveland in 2023. Doll was charged on May 8, 2023, and pleaded guilty to first degree murder on Feb. 5, 2025, one...

DeKALB – ​As global trade tensions continue, the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and local farmers are concerned tariffs could disrupt the local agricultural economy, putting main crops like corn and soybeans at risk. Berkeley Boehne, president of the...

DeKALB – Five international students have had their visas revoked, according to NIU officials. The university confirmed the visa revocations in a statement to the Northern Star.  “The university is working directly with each student to ensure...