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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 15 additional COVID-19 cases

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced 19 new COVID-19 cases Friday and the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,370 and 50,340 county residents are fully vaccinated, 48.34% of the county population. Among those who’ve...

The City of Dekalb's Annual Loose-Leaf collection will start Oct. 25 and will continue through Dec. 3.

City of DeKalb leaf pickup to start Oct. 25

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — The City of Dekalb's Annual Loose-Leaf collection will start Oct. 25 and will continue through Dec. 3, according to a Monday City of DeKalb news release. City officials will be sending vacuum trucks Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4...

As of Thursday, two  students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

2 additional students have tested positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Thursday, 13 students and three employees are...

Study abroad trips to begin winter break 2021

Study abroad trips to begin winter break 2021

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — NIU’s study abroad program has begun accepting applications for winter break and the Fall 2022 semester.  Depending on the program students apply for, deadlines for the two time frames will end anywhere from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. The...

Jesse McCartney will still perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Egyptian Theatre.

Jesse McCartney to perform in DeKalb after postponing shows

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — Jesse McCartney was set to play 22 shows for The “New Stage” Tour starting Nov. 4 but has announced on social media that some tour dates have been postponed until Spring 2022 due to COVID-19. His show at 8 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Egyptian...

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 tested positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 13, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Wednesday, 12 students and three employees are...

A clinician uses a syringe to inject a  COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

85% of students vaccinated before deadline, 11% remains

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 13, 2021

DeKALB —  Students and staff will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, which is when spring semester registration begins. If students are not vaccinated or have not received a religious or medical exemption, they will not be able...

Scholars gather to celebrate largest Rockford Promise class.

Students benefit from NIU’s partnership with Rockford schools

By Gabriel Fiorini, News Reporter | October 13, 2021

DeKALB — Thanks to a partnership between NIU and Rockford Promise, a non-profit organization offering select students full-tuition scholarships, 96 first-year students from the Rockford Public School District are attending NIU this year. NIU’s...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

1 student recovers from COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Tuesday, 13 students and three employees are currently...

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. 12 gas update: Prices increase 10.8 cents per gallon

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — Gas prices in the state of Illinois have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the past week according to Gas Buddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations throughout Illinois. Gas prices have gone up 19.5 cents per gallon in the past month.  According...

Ransomware attack inhibits servers in DeKalb

Ransomware attack inhibits servers in DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — On Monday, there was a ransomware attack on DeKalb County. The servers were inaccessible, limiting the functionality of County operations, according to the DeKalb County Administration. It does not appear that any of the County files have been...

8 alderpeople at DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday.

City Council considers SunVest Solar for solar farm development

By Elisa Reamer, News Reporter | October 12, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council will move forward with the consideration of SunVest Solar Inc. to develop a solar farm on the southwest end of the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.  The solar farm will produce revenue through a leasehold of 25 years,...

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