What to know
Two rabies-infected bats have been found in DeKalb since September.
The DeKalb County Health Department recommends ensuring that there are no outside openings for bats to get into your living space.
The DCHD encourages anyone...
By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief
| November 2, 2021
DeKALB — The Division of Student Affairs announced Tuesday that tickets to the Nov. 11 Jesse McCartney concert at the Egyptian Theatre would be free to students.
The Egyptian Theatre, with sponsorship from the Campus Activities Board, will host...
DeKALB — As of Nov. 2, gas prices in Illinois are averaging $3.49 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily surveys of 4,378 stations in Illinois. This is the steady price from last week's average. Gas prices in Illinois are 0.2 cents per gallon...
DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that five additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 12 students and two employees are currently COVID-19 positive.
The...
DeKALB — Parking Services has proposed a plan to provide Neptune Hall residents with more convenient parking as a result of the change in policy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traditionally Neptune and Grant Hall residents were made to park in...
DeKALB — Construction on the Agora Tower property, a $13.8 million Pappas Development project in downtown DeKalb, is nearing completion and is expected to finish Fall 2022.
The four-story building, located on the former Mooney Car Dealership site,...
DeKALB — NIU announced Monday four additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and seven students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, eight students and one employee is currently...
Monday
F.B.I. Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Session: Learn about opportunities with the agency and how to prepare for the government fair on Nov. 5. The event will be at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Barbershop Talk: A chance for students to...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,610 and 51,868 county residents are fully vaccinated, 49.80% of the county population.
Among those who’ve tested positive for the...
DeKALB — NIU announced Friday no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 11 students and no employees are currently COVID-19...
By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief
| October 29, 2021
At a glance
Representatives in Springfield passed a new congressional district map to take effect for the 2022 midterm.
The vote passed straight down party lines and Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign the map into law.
NIU does not expect to...
By Wes Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief
| October 29, 2021
DeKALB— Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-16) announced Friday he would not be seeking Congressional reelection in the 2022 midterms.
Kinzinger said he had reached a decision on his political fate on Capitol Hill after the Illinois General Assembly passed...
