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Scholars gather to celebrate largest Rockford Promise class.

Students benefit from NIU’s partnership with Rockford schools

By Gabriel Fiorini | October 13, 2021

DeKALB — Thanks to a partnership between NIU and Rockford Promise, a non-profit organization offering select students full-tuition scholarships, 96 first-year students from the Rockford Public School District are attending NIU this year. NIU’s...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

1 student recovers from COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Tuesday, 13 students and three employees are currently...

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. 12 gas update: Prices increase 10.8 cents per gallon

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — Gas prices in the state of Illinois have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the past week according to Gas Buddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations throughout Illinois. Gas prices have gone up 19.5 cents per gallon in the past month.  According...

Ransomware attack inhibits servers in DeKalb

Ransomware attack inhibits servers in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — On Monday, there was a ransomware attack on DeKalb County. The servers were inaccessible, limiting the functionality of County operations, according to the DeKalb County Administration. It does not appear that any of the County files have been...

8 alderpeople at DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday.

City Council considers SunVest Solar for solar farm development

By Elisa Reamer | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council will move forward with the consideration of SunVest Solar Inc. to develop a solar farm on the southwest end of the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.  The solar farm will produce revenue through a leasehold of 25 years,...

Senator Ethan DeMeuse (left) takes notes during the Aug. 29 Senate meeting. SGA Senate meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Capitol Room of the HSC.

Newly appointed SGA senator plans to improve student employment

By Jack Strunk | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association swore in Sohum Khaladkar as a new senator at its Senate meeting on Sunday.  Sohum Khaladkar, a sophomore marketing student, spoke in front of the Senate and outlined the goals he wanted to meet as a senator.  He...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that four additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Monday, 14 students and three employees are...

The MLK Commons on the campus of NIU in DeKalb.

Weather update for Oct. 11-17 week

By Northern Star Staff | October 11, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Oct. 11 will have possible showers and thunderstorms scattered throughout the week, with temperatures dropping into the 40s over the weekend. Forecast data is provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday  Monday...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 11

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2021

Monday Student Success Session with Sarah: Join Peer Academic Coach Sarah Heinz for a live chat anytime during this half-hour session at 4 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. General Meeting – Black Male Initiative: This will be a general meeting for...

DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday with Alder people Carolyn Morris, Barb Larson, Greg Perkins and Tracy Smith.

DeKalb City Council to review solar farm development plan

By Elisa Reamer | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council will consider a proposal from SunVest Solar, Inc. on Monday to develop a solar farm on the northwest side of the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The solar farm will be placed on a 48-acre piece of land.  Gov. J.B....

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Friday, 16 students and one employee are currently...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that four additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Thursday, 17 students and one employee are currently...