Skip to Main Content
Advertisement
 
Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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, Editor-in-Chief | 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, News Reporter | 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...

The event will be hosted by State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore and other organizations.

Residents to discuss poverty in DeKalb County at public forum

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | October 22, 2021

DeKALB — The Illinois Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security will hold a public meeting at the Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Ave., on Thursday to discuss poverty in DeKalb County. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m....

An abandoned face mask lays in a pile of leaves outside NIU's Founder's Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 12th.

6 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2021

DeKALB – NIU announced on Thursday that 6 students and 1 have tested positive for COVID-19 and 0 students and 0 employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboard’s cumulative statistics show that 183 students have...

NIU loses money in student revenue, mandatory waivers

NIU loses money in student revenue, mandatory waivers

By Aidan Bengford, News Reporter | October 21, 2021

DeKALB — Every year there are increased costs that come with running a university; unfunded mandates are another set of costs.  “If you go back and look historically where state funding used to be, say around 2000 compared to where it is, today...

DeKalb mayor Cohen Barnes at the Aug. 23 City Council meeting.

City Council to consider annual property tax levy

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 21, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council will consider the annual property tax levy in the city on Monday. None of the property taxes that the council will levy will be used for general operations. For 2022, there is a $1.28 million shortfall in the city’s...

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. 20 gas update: Prices decrease 3.4 cents per gallon

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2021

DeKALB – As of Oct. 18, 2021 gas prices in Illinois are averaging $3.41 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. This is 3.4 cents lower than last week. Gas prices in Illinois are 7.9 cents per gallon higher than...

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.

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2021

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

An Autumn nature scene with fallen leaves.

Weather update for Oct. 20-24

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Oct. 18 will become colder, with temperatures dropping into the 50s later this week and there are some chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. Forecast data is provided by the National Weather Service.  Wednesday There...

A police officer watches over a scene.

Bomb squad to get rid of hazards with Vulcan Quarry explosives

By Kyron Lewis, Reporter | October 19, 2021

DeKALB — On Wednesday, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad will be setting off explosives at the Vulcan Quarry on Barber Greene Road. The explosions are to take place periodically throughout the day depending on the weather and are expected...

Daubentons bat (Myotis daubentonii) flies on the attic of a house.

County reports second bat found positive for rabies in DeKalb

By Waleed Alamleh, Reporter | October 19, 2021

DeKALB — The Dekalb County Health Department confirmed that a bat found on Oct. 9 tested positive for rabies. The bat was found near Sycamore Road by a vaccinated dog who had to receive a booster shot after coming in contact with it.  Bats are the...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.