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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. One student and one employee has recovered. As of Wednesday, 12 students and no employees...

Two vehicles sit damaged after a crash.

IDOT teaming up with police to deter impaired driving

By Skyler Kisellus, Assistant Sports Editor | October 27, 2021

DeKALB —  Law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Illinois are warning motorists to not drive while impaired on Halloween with the simple message: "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Drive High Get a DUI." In a news release on Wednesday,...

Rain and dew shine in the sunlight above wet, green grass.

Weather update for Oct.27-31

By Northern Star Staff | October 26, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Oct. 27 will see clear skies with fair temperatures in the beginning of the week and then a chance of showers that will subside leading into the weekend.  Wednesday Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high...

OneCard reader in Grant Towers.

OneCard upgrade to improve security across 1.2K campus doors

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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, News Reporter | 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, Managing Editor | 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...

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