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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 April 19 gas update: Prices rise 1.6 cents a gallon

By Elisa Reamer | April 19, 2021

DeKALB — Illinois gas prices have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.00 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations in Illinois. Gas prices in Illinois are 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and...

Flowers begin to bloom through the snow behind benches next to the East Lagoon.

Weekly weather update for April 19

By Brandon Montemayor | April 19, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of April 19 will see temperatures drop and a chance for snow. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.    Monday Monday will see a 40% chance of rain throughout the day and a possible...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of April 19

By Northern Star Staff | April 18, 2021

Monday Huskies Get Hired Tips and Tricks: This on-line workshop will give students the inside scoop on how to make the most out of the system. The event will be at 10 a.m. Contact Brian Pillsbury at [email protected] for more information.  Shrub...

Person hand holding young plant.

NIU groups to host webinar about environment

By Jack Baudoin, Lifestyle writer | April 17, 2021

NIU groups Friends of the NIU Libraries and NIU STEAM are hosting a free webinar, “Greening our Future,” on Wednesday, April 21. The webinar will feature meteorologist Victor Gensini, mechanical engineer John Shelton and author Jeff VanderMeer....

The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,416

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 9,416. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,612 are younger than 19, 2,266 are in their 20s, 1,408 are in their...

A worn face mask lays in the grass at Memorial Park in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 16, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that seven students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 70 students and two employees are currently COVID-19...

15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | April 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that six students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 69 students and two employees are currently COVID-19...

A plate with fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy is available for order for drive-thru fundraiser.

Lincoln Inn, St. Mary School to host dinner fundraiser

By Aidan Bengford | April 15, 2021

St. Mary Catholic School will partner with Lincoln Inn at Faranda’s for a drive-thru dinner fundraiser on Thursday, April 22.  This fundraiser will help both businesses affected by COVID-19. St.Mary had increased operating expenses due to the pandemic...

The Student Government Association is located in Holmes Student Center on the ground floor in the OASIS space.

SGA approves supreme court justice, student organizations

By Ashley Dwy | April 15, 2021

DeKALB – SGA Senate confirmed Elliot Weiskopf, first-year pre-law student, as an SGA Supreme Court justice with a vote count of 14 in favor, zero against and three abstentions. The SGA Supreme Court now has two out of five justices. The first confirmed...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

23 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | April 14, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that 23 students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 65 students and two employees are currently COVID-19...

SGA sees increase in voter turnout for spring elections

SGA sees increase in voter turnout for spring elections

By Ashley Dwy | April 14, 2021

DeKALB – There were a total of 889 votes in the SGA elections this year, compared to last year’s 259. This is a 630 vote count increase largely due to the efforts of the Election Commission. Coupled with large competition in the elections, the...

NIU to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics

NIU to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics

By Northern Star Staff | April 14, 2021

DeKALB – NIU students will have the opportunity to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine April 20 and May 18 during a vaccine clinic held by the DeKalb County Health Department, according to a Wednesday email sent to students. Students will be offered...