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

County cases rise to 3,915

By Northern Star Staff | November 14, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 3,915. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 660 are younger than 19, 1,016 are in their 20s, 553 are in their 30s,...

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NIU advises students to prioritize their health following Chicago’s stay-at-home advisory

By Kierra Frazier | November 14, 2020

DeKALB – In response to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s stay-at-home advisory, NIU will continue to operate as normal, according to a university statement.  On Monday, a new stay-at-home advisory will take place in the City of Chicago for the next...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

6 more students test positive for COVID-19, 12 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | November 13, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that six additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and 12 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 47 students and nine employees are currently...

Source: DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder website.

DeKalb County sees increase in voter turnout

By Kierra Frazier | November 13, 2020

DeKALB — This year’s 2020 general election has seen more voters cast their ballot in DeKalb County than any other general election in previous years, with mail-in ballots still being counted.  In DeKalb County, a total of 63,841 people were registered...

NIU President Lisa Freeman speaks during a Board of Trustee meeting Dec. 11, 2017.

Board of Trustees approves Freeman’s FY21 goals

By Kierra Frazier | November 13, 2020

DeKALB – The Board of Trustees unanimously approved NIU President Lisa Freeman’s FY21 goals, which focus on increasing enrollment, expanding social justice education and more at Thursday’s meeting.  Each year the university president presents...

Five more students test positive for COVID-19

Five more students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 12, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that five additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus. One employee and three students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 53 students and 10 employees...

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NIU announces partnership with Rockford Promise to offer full-tuition scholarships

By Bisola Bello, Reporter | November 12, 2020

DeKALB — Rockford Public School District 205 students will be eligible for full-tuition at NIU starting in Fall 2021 following an announcement made by NIU President Lisa Freeman and Rockford school officials. The new partnership is sponsored by Rockford...

Human Relations Commission discusses reorganization of police department

Human Relations Commission discusses reorganization of police department

By Kierra Frazier | November 11, 2020

DeKALB – The organizational structure of the DeKalb Police Department could change after City Manager Bill Nicklas presented a draft of the FY21 city budget at Tuesday’s Human Relations Commission meeting.  The new organizational structure includes...

A discarded face mask lays in the parking lot outside the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb on Friday, June 12th.

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

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two 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, 51 students and 11 employees are...

DeKalb Police Headquarters, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

Officer involved in August 2019 excessive force arrest resigns

By Kierra Frazier | November 11, 2020

DeKALB – DeKalb Sgt. Jeffery Weese has resigned from the DeKalb Police Department, according to a resignation agreement between the city and Weese. Weese began paid administrative leave Nov. 1, and his resignation won’t take effect until Feb. 28,...

An American flag at the Barsema Alumni and Visitor's Center on Nov. 3.

Pandemic brings new challenges to NIU’s Veterans Association

By Greg Gancarz | November 11, 2020

DeKALB – The annual Veterans Day flag ceremony held outside Altgeld Hall has been canceled by Military Student Services due to NIU’s COVID-19 restrictions, Brian Berchtold, staff advisor of the NIU Veterans Association said. In a typical year,...

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

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that seven 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 Tuesday, 52 students and 12 employees are currently...