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

5 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that five additional students and two 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 six employees are currently...

Snow being cleared from sidewalks near the Central Quad sculpture Dec. 30.

Winter storm warning in effect for DeKalb County

By Northern Star Staff | February 15, 2021

DeKALB – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning residents of a major winter storm for late Monday that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state.  Throughout Illinois, intense periods of heavy...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Feb. 15

By Northern Star Staff | February 14, 2021

Monday Illinois Stock Market Game Spring 1 Session begins: Students can gain real-world skills such as analyzing data at the virtual spring stock market game. Registration is required. The event goes through April 30. Contact Debbie Kerman at [email protected]...

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

County cases rise to 8,197

By Northern Star Staff | February 13, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 8,197. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,368 are younger than 19, 1,913 are in their 20s, 1,228 are in their...

Fourteen additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus.

14 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that 14 additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and four students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 34 students and five employees are currently...

Village Commons Bookstore, 901 Lucinda Ave., has sold items ranging from general school supplies to Huskie themed Christmas decorations and mugs since its opening in 1970. 

Village Commons Bookstore to close after 51 years

By Greg Gancarz | February 12, 2021

DeKALB – The Village Commons Bookstore, which has been a part of the NIU community for over 50 years, will be closing permanently.  The store, at 901 Lucinda Ave., has sold items ranging from general school supplies to Huskie themed Christmas decorations...

The Forward, Together Forward memorial outside Cole Hall honors the lives of the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.

Moment of reflection to be held for anniversary of shooting

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2021

DeKALB - Valentine’s Day on the NIU campus will forever be affected by the shooting that killed five students and left 21 injured, eight in critical condition inside of Cole Hall’s auditorium after the gunman entered a class and opened fire.  On...

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

SGA Senate approves bill to reduce number of voter signatures

By Ashley Dwy | February 11, 2021

DeKALB – Students looking to run for an executive position within the Student Government Association need 75 signatures instead of the previous 300 due to a bill that was amended on Sunday at SGA’s virtual meeting. Instead of the original 50 signatures...

Mammadu Diallo, then first-year mechinal engineering major, gives blood
at the blood drive hosted by the National Society for Black
Engineers at the Rec Center.

Red Cross hosts blood drive, encourages those who had COVID-19 to donate

By Wes Sanderson | February 10, 2021

DeKALB — The Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Family Service Agency of Dekalb county, 1325 Sycamore Road.  The Red Cross is encouraging donations regardless of blood type, but the organization is encouraging donations...

DeKalb Police Department to host annual weather spotter courses

DeKalb Police Department to host annual weather spotter courses

By Northern Star Staff | February 10, 2021

DeKalb — The DeKalb Police Department is hosting their annual certified National Weather Service weather spotter courses in February and March.  “The weather spotter course is a certified comprehensive course in spotting severe weather,” said...

Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | February 10, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that three additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 24 students and four employees...

Jim Mason, owner of South 4th Street Mega Laundromat, addresses the City Council Monday.

Council rejects reconsideration of laundromat liquor, gaming license

By Kierra Frazier | February 10, 2021

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council rejected a vote to reconsider a resolution for a laundromat liquor and gaming license for South 4th Street Mega Laundromat. The resolution was up for a second vote after it failed Jan. 25 with no discussion.  First...