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Bessie Chronopoulos expresses her appreciation for the acquisition of new park land in DeKalb in 2013.

City Council remembers former DeKalb mayor

By Kierra Frazier | February 24, 2021

DeKALB – Former DeKalb mayor Bessie Chronopoulos was remembered by City Council members at Monday's meeting for her tenacity and commitment to community members.  A moment of silence was held at Monday’s City Council meeting for Chronopoulos who...

No additional COVID-19 cases, 4 students recover.

2 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | February 23, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that two additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and six students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 31 students and six employees are currently...

SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

Supermileage club gains SGA recognition at Senate meeting

By Ashley Dwy | February 23, 2021

DeKALB – With a unanimous vote, the Student Government Association granted the NIU Supermileage club recognition during the virtual SGA Senate meeting Sunday. The Supermileage club wants to expand their student base, which is why they were seeking...

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 Feb. 22 gas update: Prices jump 9.7 cents a gallon

By Yari Tapia, Lifestyle Writer | February 22, 2021

DeKALB – Gas prices in Illinois have gone up by 9.7 cents this past week. The average price for gas is $2.74 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 4,378 gas stations in the state. Gas prices in Illinois are 25 cents per gallon higher than...

The Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road,  is closed off at all entry points Monday afternoon.

Mobil gas station closed off due to snow-covered canopy

By Ashley Dwy | February 22, 2021

DeKALB – Public officials have closed off  Mobil gas station, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road, due to safety concerns after a canopy started to bend due to the weight of the snow. The DeKalb Fire Department is waiting on a repairman to arrive to fix the...

Northern Star wins 15 awards, honorable mentions at Illinois Conference

Northern Star wins 15 awards, honorable mentions at Illinois Conference

By Haley Galvin | February 22, 2021

DeKALB — The Northern Star won 11 awards and four honorable mentions at the 2020 Illinois Collegiate Press Association Awards Saturday. In the 2020 contest, 24 schools entered and there were a total of 896 entries across all categories, according...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | February 22, 2021

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

A pedestrian walks down Lucinda Ave. as snow blankets NIU's campus In January.

Weekly weather update for Feb. 22

By Elisa Reamer | February 22, 2021

The week of Feb. 22 is going to be sunny and temperatures will increase. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service. Monday Monday will be partly sunny with a high of 36 degrees. There is a southwest wind with gusts that can be as...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Feb. 22

By Northern Star Staff | February 21, 2021

Monday Education Job Fair: Career Services is hosting a virtual Education Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon for students to connect with employers. The fair is free and will be held through Huskies Get Hired. Contact [email protected] for more information. ...

DeKalb County sees decline in allocated COVID-19 vaccinations

DeKalb County sees decline in allocated COVID-19 vaccinations

By Elisa Reamer | February 20, 2021

DeKALB – Illinois is currently facing a 75% reduction in distributing the vaccine during Phase 1B, which is affecting possible recipients in DeKalb County who are eligible to receive the vaccine during the new phase. The county is expecting 200 to 300...

DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County cases rise to 8,297

By Northern Star Staff | February 20, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 8,297. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,385 are younger than 19, 1,947 are in their 20s, 1,242 are in their...

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

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

By Northern Star Staff | February 19, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that three additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 35 students and six employees are currently...