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OneCard reader in Grant Towers.

OneCard upgrade to improve security across 1.2K campus doors

By Gabriel Fiorini | October 26, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s Board of Trustees approved $1.4 million to upgrade 1200 doors around campus at a meeting on Sep. 23, and students and staff seem to support the possible expansion of electronic building access technology. “It is the better way...

The cheapest gas prices in the state reported Sunday at $3.17/g, while the most expensive was $4.49/g with a difference of $1.32/g.

Week of Oct. 26 gas update: Prices increase 8.3 cents per gallon

By Northern Star Staff | October 26, 2021

DeKALB — Illinois gas prices have risen 8.3 cents/g in the past week, averaging $3.50/g, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. Gas prices in Illinois are 23 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.30/g higher...

City Manager Bill Nicklas reads off the Oct. 25 City Council agenda to discuss the annual property tax levy.

DeKalb City Council approves 8% property tax decrease

By Elisa Reamer | October 26, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council moved forward with the consideration for the annual property tax levy of $6,845,317 for 2021, which means tax rates will be lower for DeKalb residents.  City Manager Bill Nicklas worked with county officials to come...

Alexis Ortiz, 21, volunteers at Tails Humane Society.

Tails Humane Society encourages people to visit

By Elisa Reamer | October 25, 2021

DeKALB — Tails Humane Society has been an animal shelter in DeKalb since 1999, connecting lost or homeless pets to new families and back to their owners.  Tails Humane Society is the largest animal shelter in DeKalb County and will help about 3,300...

SGA had their meeting  Sunday in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center.

Newly recognized weightlifting club hopes to make varsity

By Jack Strunk | October 25, 2021

DeKALB — The SGA Senate passed a resolution Sunday to officially recognize  the Weightlifting Club as a student organization.  Clayton Schopfer, chairperson of the Organizational Oversight Committee, said that the committee had been overseeing...

A DeKalb police officer fatally shot a man Monday morning after officers responded to a domestic violence call.

UPDATED: Police chief identifies man fatally shot by DeKalb officer

By Kierra Frazier | October 25, 2021

DeKALB – A DeKalb police officer fatally shot a man Monday morning after officers responded to a domestic violence call, according to a Monday DeKalb Police Department news release. The officer who fired the gun has been placed on administrative...

Two students recover

2 students recover from COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard.  Two students have recovered. As of Tuesday, 10 students and one employee is currently...

Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 25

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2021

Monday Why Cite? Avoiding Plagiarism: Giving credit where credit is due is vitally important in academic writing. Join the Huskie Academic Success Center and Orientation and First Year Programs for this workshop at noon in the Holmes Student Center,...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 48.34% vaccination rate

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,501 and 50,340 county residents are fully vaccinated, 48.34% of the county population. Among those who’ve tested positive for the...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

1 additional employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that one additional employee and no students have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, thirteen students and two employees are currently COVID-19 positive. The...

Every ten years, the U.S. House of Representatives along with State held office lines are redrawn to reflect the changing demographics of the the country.

Redistricting 2020: The redrawing of political boundaries

By Wes Sanderson | October 22, 2021

As the 2022 midterm election primaries approach, it’s important to understand the process of political redistricting and the impact it has on its citizens. With the loss of one congressional seat, Illinois, its citizens and learning institutions will...

Oxycodone is the generic name for a range of opioid pain killing tablets.

DeKalb to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

By Julio Ceja | October 22, 2021

DeKALB – Over 130 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses. In order to be proactive towards ending the opioid crisis in the country, Northwestern Medicine and the Drug Enforcement Administration are hosting locations for National Prescription Drug...