DeKALB —  Flu season is upon us and due to the spread of COVID-19, experts suggest it's even more important to receive the flu shot this year. Now since the spread of a new variant, “Mu,” experts recommend that taking the seasonal flu vaccine...

DeKALB — On Aug. 31, the Dekalb Fire Department received a $2.7 million federal grant for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response.  The department was awarded the 2020 SAFER grant after the City of DeKalb and DeKalb International Association of Firefighters...

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

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council passed an ordinance on first reading 8-0 Monday to implement a citizen police review board.  “I think it's incredibly important that we have a review board outside of the chain of command, as we've seen in many...

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 13 additional students and four employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student and no employees have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 35 Huskies are currently...

DeKALB — Illinois gas prices have dropped 5.2 cents in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4, 378 stations in Illinois.  Gas prices in Illinois are 7.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and...

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Sept. 13 will see warm temperatures stick around and a slight chance for showers. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.  Monday Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees....

DeKALB — The Student Government Association Senate welcomed one new director and chief of staff on Sunday at its weekly meeting.  Senators voted to fill the positions of director of cultural affairs and chief of staff but denied a motion to fill...

Monday Huskie Conversation Podcast Season 3 Episode 4 Release: The Social Justice Education Department will continue their Conversations That Matter about Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Host J Pappas will discuss the 2021 NIU Common Read Experience...

DeKALB – Sept. 17 marks Constitution Day and NIU is celebrating with several events. The Constitution of the United States was signed Sept. 17, 1787, and in 2004 Congress enacted a law to formally celebrate. Before 2004 the holiday was called “Citizenship...

DeKALB — Saturday marks 20 years since the tragedies that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. NIU faculty held a panel Friday, recalling the impact it had on campus and everyday life.  Kathleen McFadden, College of Business professor, recalls showing up...

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 11,594 and 49,019 county residents are fully vaccinated. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 2,202 are younger...