DeKALB – NIU announced Monday two positive COVID-19 cases, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, two Huskies are currently COVID-19 positive. Starting May 3, employees who aren't vaccinated and work on campus in Housing and Residential...

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 10,014. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,784 are younger than 19, 2,430 are in their 20s, 1,503 are in their...

DeKALB – NIU will host two separate graduation ceremonies June 26 and June 27 for 2020 graduates due to the volume of guests who have completed an RSVP form, according to a May 4 email sent to graduates.  One commencement ceremony will be held at...

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 9,885. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,752 are younger than 19, 2,401 are in their 20s, 1,481 are in their...

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 21 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 27 students and one employee are currently...

DeKALB – NIU faculty, students, staff and local law enforcement officials convened Wednesday virtually to discuss policing, police reform and community relations.  The Police Discussion Panel was sponsored by the Latino Resource Center, the Center...

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 47 students and one employee are currently...

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics starting Thursday. Melissa Edwards, health promotion and emergency preparedness coordinator, said in a Wednesday email that the county has seen a decline in...

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday 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 Wednesday, 50 students and two employees are currently...

DeKALB – The Northern Star Editorial Board spoke with NIU President Lisa Freeman about the future of the university. Freeman discussed her position as president, her plans during the COVID-19 pandemic and her strive for diversity on campus. What...

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that seven additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 50 students and two employees are currently...

DeKALB – Hunter Properties will sell four of its apartment complexes in DeKalb after council members unanimously approved a tentative agreement with the city’s largest landlord at Monday’s City Council meeting. In the agreement, Hunter Properties...