DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department saw a decrease in the number of calls for emergency services in 2020 due to COVID-19, Fire Chief Jeff McMaster said at Monday’s City Council meeting.
McMaster presented the annual report for 2020 for the DeKalb...
DeKALB – NIU announced Monday two additional COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, one Huskie is currently COVID-19 positive and one has recovered.
Employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus in Housing...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,201.
Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,836 are younger than 19, 2,488 are in their 20s, 1,534 are in their...
DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council will vote on an ordinance Monday to establish 17 apartment units at 400 E. Hillcrest Drive and 444 E. Hillcrest Drive.
DeKalb business owner Chuck Shepard is requesting a special use permit to establish the 17 apartment...
The NIU chapter of Music & Memory has ensured older people will remain socially connected and in tune with their favorite music, despite isolation caused by COVID-19.
Music & Memory works with the residents of Pine Acres Rehabilitation Facility,...
DeKALB — Brian Bishop, 50 year-old white male, is an active, endangered missing person. Last known to be in the DeKalb area, if found, contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630-377-4435 or 911.
Bishop is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 200...
DeKALB – NIU will continue to require face masks for all individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated, while indoors with few exemptions, according to a May 18 NIU announcement email.
The university plans to require face masks for all individuals,...
DeKALB – NIU received $8.9 million in April for structural repairs by the Illinois Capital Development Board. The money will be used towards repairs, exterior improvements and roof replacements.
The main areas of concern involve the replacement...
DeKALB – NIU announced Monday no additional positive COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, no Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive.
Starting May 3, employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus in Housing...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,096.
Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,808 are younger than 19, 2,455 are in their 20s, 1,514 are in their...
DeKALB – NIU is taking more steps to return to a sense of normalcy in the fall semester as students living on-campus will be allowed to have a roommate, and many in-person events will return.
Beth Ingram, executive vice president and provost, announced...
DeKALB – Mayor Cohen Barnes was sworn into office Monday to begin his term as mayor with hopes of working with council members to continue the “momentum” within the city.
“I really look forward to working with this team, this council in order...
