DeKALB  — Kite Fest returned to DeKalb Kiwanis Park for its 19th annual community gathering. Both novice and professional kite flyers had open space to let their kites soar. Operating from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Kite Fest entertained crowds...

DeKALB – Alcoholic beverages may soon be coming to salons and barbershops in DeKalb. In its first reading, the DeKalb City Council voted on an ordinance that could allow the sale of alcohol in salons, spas and barbershops.  The ordinance is for...

DeKALB – Clint Smith, award-winning writer and poet, is coming to NIU to discuss the history of slavery in America. The lecture will be centered around his book titled “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America”...

DeKALB – The Lucinda bridge is expected to reopen on Sept. 20 after delays shifted the timeline for work to be completed by one year. The overpass closed for construction in March of 2023.  The bridge, built in 1954, was at the end of its life...

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log. Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any “closed by exception” case is closed due to circumstances outside of...

DeKALB – The NIU Student Nurses’ Organization is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive at NIU.  The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Participants can...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The responses in this report have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. DeKALB – A National Guard and United States Army veteran, James Innis, senior accountancy major, was elected the Student Government Association vice president...

DeKALB – Day one of the Involvement Fair occurred from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at MLK Commons.  Student organizations had tables throughout MLK Commons where they could talk with other students about their respective organizations.  Brynn...

DeKALB – The first Faculty Senate meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year occurred at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium. In March 2024, the Higher Learning Commission visited NIU for their 10-year evaluation. NIU received accreditation,...

DeKALB – A roundabout at the intersection of Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue is scheduled to be completed by August 2025. The roundabout is the first phase of a two-phase plan to convert the area south of Lucinda Avenue to university grounds. On...

DeKALB – Sarah Marsh is the new associate dean of the College of Business. Marsh spoke to the Northern Star about herself and her goals as associate dean. She was recently hired in July. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND? “I...

DeKALB – The Involvement Fair will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at MLK Commons. At the event, students are given the opportunity to explore a variety of organizations and clubs. This event is a space for students to discover...