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City Manager Bill Nicklas at the City Council meeting Monday, talking about new financial plan that will be used from 2022 through 2024.

City Council approves citizen police review board on first reading

By Elisa Reamer | September 14, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council passed an ordinance on first reading 8-0 Monday to implement a citizen police review board.  “I think it's incredibly important that we have a review board outside of the chain of command, as we've seen in many...

Mission shows students how to properly wear a face mask.

13 students, 4 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 13 additional students and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 35 Huskies 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 Sept. 13 gas update: Prices drop 5.2 cents per gallon

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — Illinois gas prices have dropped 5.2 cents in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4, 378 stations in Illinois.  Gas prices in Illinois are 7.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and...

The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

Weekly weather update for Sept. 13

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Sept. 13 will see warm temperatures stick around and a slight chance for showers. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees....

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.

SGA Senate approves chief of staff, director of cultural affairs

By Kierra Frazier | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association Senate welcomed one new director and chief of staff on Sunday at its weekly meeting.  Senators voted to fill the positions of director of cultural affairs and chief of staff but denied a motion to fill...

Weekly events.

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 13

By Northern Star Staff | September 13, 2021

Monday Huskie Conversation Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 Release: The Social Justice Education Department will continue their Conversations That Matter about Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Host J Pappas will discuss the 2021 NIU Common Read Experience...

Constitution Day is celebrated on Sept. 17. he Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787, and in 2004 Congress enacted a law to formally celebrate.

How to celebrate Constitution Day at NIU

By Aidan Bengford | September 12, 2021

DeKALB – Sept. 17 marks Constitution Day and NIU is celebrating with several events. The Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787, and in 2004 Congress enacted a law to formally celebrate. Before 2004 the holiday was called “Citizenship...

Four panelists recount their Sept. 11, 2001, experience.

Panelists reflect on Sept. 11, 2001

By Julio Ceja | September 11, 2021

DeKALB — Saturday marks 20 years since the tragedies that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. NIU faculty held a panel Friday, recalling the impact it had on campus and everyday life.  Kathleen McFadden, College of Business professor, recalls showing up...

A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

DeKalb County reports 47.07% of population is fully vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | September 11, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 11,594 and 49,019 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 2,202 are younger...

3,000 flags posted outside of the Holmes Student Center represent the lives lost on 9/11.

Flag raises, lowers to honor lives lost on 9/11

By Gabriel Fiorini | September 11, 2021

DeKALB— Attendees and onlookers stood in reverence as Darren Mitchell, acting NIU Police Chief, and three U.S. soldiers raised and lowered the flag outside the Holmes Student Center.  Students and staff gathered outside at 2 p.m. Friday to commemorate...

A mask on the ground of NIU's campus. As of Feb. 28, students and faculty are no longer required to wear masks indoors.

7 students, 3 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that seven additional students and three employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and eight students and one employee have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 24 students and...

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Fest will be held on Oct. 23 this year on the heart of NIU's main campus.

STEM Fest to return in person Oct. 23

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2021

DeKALB — STEM Fest will take place this year on Oct. 23, in the heart of NIU’s campus at the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons and Founders Memorial Library. In previous years, the event was held at the Convocation Center. This free open house...