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...

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...

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...

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...

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

DeKALB — After years of struggling with kidney failure, Nicole Mayweather of Aurora posted to Facebook in September 2020 in hopes of finding a kidney donor that could save her life. Eight months later, Mayweather received a message in May from a...

DeKALB — Robert Warren, 28-year-old DeKalb resident, was arrested and charged with arson, burglary and retail theft on Oct. 10 for setting fire to the back porch of Hometown Sports Bar and Grill, 241 E. Lincoln Highway. Warren was charged with arson...

DeKALB — On Sunday, the Student Government Association Senate appointed a new chairperson of campus life and student affairs who hopes to revitalize campus, especially within the Greek community.   Curtis Baryla, a senior operations management...

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three students has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Monday, eight students and two employees are...

Monday Charter Dura-Bar Meet & Greet Table: Charter Dura-Bar will host a Meet & Greet Table in the Barsema Hall Atrium to discuss internship opportunities. The event will be from 10  a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barsema Hall, Atrium. Center for...

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Health updated its guidelines to help people celebrate Halloween and fall safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “This Halloween and fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks...

DeKALB –  Over 40 students gathered on campus Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. to show support and raise awareness to end sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. The event was planned by the Women and Gender Advocacy Alliance.  Survivors,...