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Sun and showers to fill the weekend

Temperatures to rise this weekend

By Brooklynn Harper | February 3, 2017

Friday: The high will be in the mid-20s around 25 degrees. Friday afternoon will be sunny after a cloudy morning.Saturday:The high will be 34 degrees and sunny. Through the afternoon clouds will increase.Sunday:The high will be 36 with clouds in the...

Chocolate secrets to be released

By Northern Star staff | February 2, 2017

Naperville | Chocolate secrets will be shared during a Stem Cafe event.The event, All About Chocolate, will take place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Giordano's, 119 S. Main Street, Naperville. Attendees will join Hy-Vee dietitian, Lisa Brandt, and Le...

Snowboarding trip to teach beginners

By Northern Star staff | February 1, 2017

LANARK - Students can learn to snowboard at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at Lake Carroll Ski Hill in Lanark, IL. Outdoor Adventure trip leaders will provide instruction on snowboarding. Snacks, hot cocoa, instruction, equipment and transportation will be...

History of the week: Train breaks down in DeKalb

By Northern Star staff | February 1, 2017

DeKALB - Five years ago a train blocked traffic in downtown DeKalb for four hours.The stopped train sat across railroad crossings at First, Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth and Tenth streets, according to a Feb. 1, 2012 Northern Star article.Broken couplings...

Storify: Community reacts to Trump through Twitter

By Brooklynn Harper | January 31, 2017

[View the story "Trump's First Week in Office Tweets" on Storify] [<a href="//storify.com/NorthernStarNIU/trump-s-first-week-in-office-tweets" target="_blank">View the story "Trump's First Week in Office Tweets" on Storify</a>]<span...

Sophomore Days of Service to offer volunteer opportunities

By Northern Star staff | January 30, 2017

DeKALB - Sophomore Days of Service will offer second-year students a chance to help others. First and Second-Year Experience will host the service days and their goal is to help students leave their mark on campus and in the community.Students will attend...

Executive orders cause controversy

By Clarissa Hinshaw | January 30, 2017

DeKALB — President Donald Trump has signed 16 executive actions since students and staff watched as he was sworn into office Jan. 20, according to WhiteHouse.gov.Among these actions are executive orders, presidential memorandums and a proclamation....

Skateboarding lessons to be offered

By Northern Star staff | January 30, 2017

DeKALB — Aspiring or beginner skateboarders can join Fargo Skateboarding, 629 E. Lincoln Highway, for beginning skateboarding classes.The classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays at Fargo Skateboarding.The classes cost $5. Coaches will...