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DeKalb City Council member, Bill Finucane reviews the agenda for the meeting on July 27th.

Outgoing DeKalb City Council members say goodbye

By Kierra Frazier | April 27, 2021

DeKALB – Several DeKalb elected officials said goodbye at their final City Council meeting Monday night. “What a rewarding experience it is to serve the residents of the city of DeKalb,” Mayor Jerry Smith said. Smith and Second Ward Alderperson...

SGA Senate passes $1.1 million budget for FY22

SGA Senate passes $1.1 million budget for FY22

By Ashley Dwy | April 26, 2021

DeKALB – SGA’s FY22 budget allocated from the university is $1.1 million and was passed April 18. This is an increase from FY21’s $1 million budget, according to an Oct. 14 Northern Star article. SGA Treasurer Devohn Hall proposed the budget...

A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic

By Northern Star Staff | April 26, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department will host a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for all NIU students Thursday, according to a Monday NIU email sent to students. The DeKalb County Health Department will administer the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 32 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 26, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that seven additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 32 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 50 students and two employees are currently...

Sunshine streams through a cloud covered sky.

Weekly weather update for April 26

By Brandon Montemayor | April 26, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of April 26 will see warm temperatures and a couple of chances for showers. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 76 degrees....

A DeKalb protester holds a "Say his name! George Floyd" sign in Summer 2020.

Black students hopeful after guilty Chauvin verdict

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | April 25, 2021

DeKALB – Derek Chauvin was recently convicted for the murder of George Floyd, and many Black Americans are feeling relieved and hopeful for the future. “I certainly believe that justice has been served,” said Jaylan Peebles, president of NIU’s...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of April 26

By Northern Star Staff | April 25, 2021

Monday NIU Communiversity Gardens Plant Sale: The NIU Community Gardens will be selling houseplants, herbs, flowers and vegetables online for $2.50 to $6. Pickup options take place in late April and early May. Contact Melissa Burlingame at [email protected]...

A boarded-up window stands at 808 Ridge Drive apartments in 2019.

City Council to vote on agreement with Hunter Properties

By Kierra Frazier | April 24, 2021

DeKALB – After a series of unresolved code violations, the City of DeKalb and Hunter Properties have reached a tentative agreement which will include a change of ownership of four complexes owned by Hunter Properties. In the agreement, Hunter Properties...

DeKalb Police Headquarters, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

City of DeKalb reaches $285k settlement with Elonte McDowell

By Kierra Frazier | April 24, 2021

DeKALB – The City of DeKalb has reached a tentative settlement to pay $285,000 to Elonte McDowell, of Aurora, who sued the city in 2019 after DeKalb Sgt. Jeffery Weese placed him in a chokehold.  In August 2019, DeKalb Sgt. Jeffery Weese was...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,694

By Northern Star Staff | April 24, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 9,694. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,696 are younger than 19, 2,347 are in their 20s, 1,456 are in their...

Jessica Webb, of DeKalb, holds a Daunte Wright sign on Friday during the vigil at Memorial Park.

‘The list is too long’: DeKalb activists hold vigil for victims of police brutality

By Kierra Frazier | April 23, 2021

DeKALB – George Floyd, Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, Ma'Khia Bryant, were only a few of the many lives remembered at Friday’s vigil to remember those who’ve lost their lives to police brutality. “The list is too long,” said Jocelyn Santana,...

A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

8 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 14 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that eight students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 14 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 75 students and two employees are currently COVID-19...