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A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU reports 3 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 16, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are three additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, three Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and 20 have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 45.2% of population is vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | August 15, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,785 and 47,026 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,967 are younger...

Faculty, instructors and staff hold signs and chant, "Safety for Huskies," outside of Altgeld Hall.

NIU employees march for COVID-19 protections

By Ashley Dwy | August 13, 2021

DeKALB — About 50 faculty, instructors and staff members rallied Friday for a comprehensive health and safety agreement between NIU administration and employees for the fall semester. Attendees held signs and marched from 12:30-1:30 p.m. around the...

Danielle Green, senior communication major, at her flight in basic training

Senior NIU student joins Space Force

By Elisa Reamer | August 13, 2021

DeKALB – As a member of the new military branch, the U.S. Space Force, Danielle Green, senior communication major, is excited to see how the current day U.S. Military operates and how the Space Force will advance as it becomes more developed.  Green...

The DeKalb Police Department

DeKalb City Council considers civilian police review board

By Kierra Frazier | August 11, 2021

DeKALB – The City of DeKalb could have a Civilian Police Review Board in the incoming future after council members gave the green light to create an ordinance for an official vote on the review board. The idea of implementing a Civilian Police Review...

A screenshot of the NIU Safe notification warning residents of a tornado warning.

Tornado warning issued for northwestern DeKalb County

By Northern Star Staff | August 9, 2021

DeKALB — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 4:30 p.m. Monday until 7 p.m. for northwestern DeKalb County. At 5:43 p.m., a tornado was spotted on the ground 10 miles northwest of DeKalb moving east at 25 mph. At 6:17 p.m....

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.

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | August 9, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced Monday there are two additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, two Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive and none have recovered. Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus...

NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 43.8% residents are vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | August 7, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,649 and 45,661 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,940 are younger...

A police car has its lights  on at a busy road at night.

One dead in Lincoln Towers shooting

By Northern Star Staff | August 6, 2021

DeKALB ― A 21-year-old man from Aurora is dead following a shooting in the Lincoln Towers apartment complex parking lot, 110 W. Lincoln Highway, late Thursday night, DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd said.  The Aurora man pulled into the Lincoln Towers...

Fire Chief Jeff McMaster will retire Nov. 27

DeKalb Fire Chief retires after 26 years of service

By Elisa Reamer | August 4, 2021

DeKALB – DeKalb Fire Chief Jeff McMaster will retire after 26 years of working with the DeKalb Fire Department on Nov. 27. He said he’s thankful for all of the people he has helped while in his time as a firefighter and now has the opportunity to...

The Mobile Health unit will be parked in front of the DeKalb Health Department

Mobile Health Unit to administer COVID-19 vaccine

By Elisa Reamer | August 4, 2021

DeKALB – A Mobile Health Unit will be offered by the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund advisory committee and the DeKalb County Health Department to provide health care services, including administering the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Tuesday...

The DeKalb Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on North Fourth Street.

DeKalb Fire Department responds to apartment fire on Fourth Street

By Northern Star Staff | August 2, 2021

DeKALB  – The DeKalb Fire Department responded to an apartment fire around 4:30 p.m. Monday on Fourth Street between Pine and North Fourth Street.  The fire broke out at two apartments on Fourth Street. The porch overhang caught fire outside and...