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John Volgi (left), division head for Career and Technical Education from Wheeling High School and sophomore industrial and systems engineering major Matthew Vanderwater talk about NIU Supermileage visiting Wheeling High School. NIU Supermileage is a student-led organization that aims to build the most fuel-efficient vehicle and competes against other universities from several countries. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology hosts second annual showcase

By Joseph Ndu, Senior News Reporter | November 18, 2024

DeKALB -  The second annual Innovation Showcase held Friday featured various presentations, networking opportunities with various industry leaders present and a panel of experts discussing the way forward for artificial intelligence in their industries.  The...

Bright Field Church, located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite L. sits on a sunny day. Bright Field Church opened in late September and some community members have expressed concern about the church opening. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Community raised concerns over Bright Field Church

By Austin Lamb, Assistant News Editor | November 14, 2024

DeKALB – A non-denominational church, Bright Field Church, opened at 901 Lucinda Ave Suite L. on Sept. 15. “We believe the whole Bible. We believe that it's inerrant, it's perfect, it's God's word for us today, and we just believe everything that...

A car passes a farmhouse at 2036 W. Lincoln Highway which will remain after construction of the solar farm in the surrounding agriculture fields. The DeKalb City Council approved a request from PSE Huber IL Solar LLC to build a five megawatt solar farm. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

DeKalb Public Library proposes tax increase

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | November 13, 2024

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library is requesting a $1.18 million budget increase, a move questioned by city officials who demand an explanation. The city council discussed the increase Tuesday at the DeKalb Public Library. The library’s proposed...

The sun shines over Hopkins Pool on Monday afternoon. The Hopkins Pool is undergoing demolition for the renovation of the pool which is expected to be completed by summer 2026. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Demolition of Hopkins Pool set to begin mid-November

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | November 11, 2024

DeKALB – As of Nov. 4, demolition of the Hopkins Pool, located at 1403 Sycamore Road, is set to occur in mid-November. The Hopkins Pool Renovation Project will provide new recreational features and upgraded facilities to the pool. The DeKalb Park...

Vice President Kamala Harris and president-elect Donald Trump speak at two different campaign rally events prior to the 2024 presidential election. NIU students and faculty shared their thoughts about the outcome of the presidential race. (Jacquelyn Martin, Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP Photo)

NIU students and faculty share reactions about 2024 election results

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter | November 10, 2024

DeKALB - Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump was declared the president-elect by the Associated Press. Wednesday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris gave her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Now the uncertainty...

An NIU Police car sits parked at the NIU Police Department building, located at 395 Wirtz Drive. Crimes such as theft and stalking were reported in October 2024 on NIU's campus. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

NIU crime log, October 2024

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | November 7, 2024

DeKALB – 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 “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

A graph depicts the percentages of voter turnouts in DeKalb County from the presidential elections in 2016, 2020 and 2024. DeKalb voter turnout in 2024 has increased 2% from the 2020 election. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County voter turnout increases by 2% compared to 2020

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | November 7, 2024

DeKALB – With DeKalb County ballots still being counted until Nov. 18 or 19, voter turnout at the DeKalb County polls in 2024 increased by 2% compared to the 2020 election. In the 2020 general election, DeKalb County had a 75% turnout compared to...

People walk in to the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center Tuesday night to vote. The DeKalb County results will be counted until Nov. 18 or 19th (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Unofficial 2024 DeKalb County results

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2024

DeKalb – As of 12:26 a.m. Wednesday, the 2024 presidential race is too close to call, and 14th Congressional District Representative Lauren Underwood won reelection, among the other unofficial results of the 2024 general election, according to the Associated...

Voters stand in line inside the Barsema Alumni Visitors Center waiting to vote. The lines inside the polling place were long inside as poll close approached at 7 p.m. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Polls close for the 2024 general election

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2024

BARSEMA ALUMNI AND VISITORS CENTER POLLING PLACE As the polling station approached closing time at 7 p.m., the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center was still hopping with voters and citizens hoping to become registered voters.  Tasha Sims, the DeKalb...

The entrance to the Kraft Heinz Building sits at the ChicagoWest Business Center. Its opening has been delayed to 2027. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

Kraft Heinz opening will be delayed two years

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | November 5, 2024

DeKALB – The completion of the Kraft Heinz building has been delayed by two years and it is now expected to open in 2027. In an email to City Manager Bill Nicklas and DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes dated Oct. 10, Sarah Doran, associate director of State...

A graphic depicts Illinois, papers with the letters “A” and “B” on them, money and a computer screen that says “Exam passed.” The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide public university students in Illinois with free test prep and licensure classes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Illinois General Assembly approves $10 million free test prep program

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Editor | November 3, 2024

DeKALB – The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide free test and licensure prep classes to all public university students along with five community colleges. The program was supposed to be enacted in January...

A graphic depicts the year 2024 along with the word "Vote" in addition to the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party. DeKalb County nominees Riley N. Oncken, Anna Wilhelmi, Linda Besler and Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern Star about why they are running for office. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County candidate profiles

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb | November 1, 2024

DeKALB – Aside from the presidential election occurring Tuesday, there are numerous local elections happening in DeKalb County. Republican Riley N. Oncken, Democrat Anna Wilhelmi, Republican Linda Besler and Republican Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern...

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