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Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 90

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Seth Wiggins Occupation: Attorney, Sergeant in Air National...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during his daily coronavirus news conference at the Thompson Center in Chicago on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Pritzker announces tougher restrictions for Region 1

By Kierra Frazier | October 23, 2020

DeKALB — Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday at a news conference that Region 1 will begin even tougher restrictions Sunday following a rise in positivity rates. Starting Sunday, the number of people allowed for social gatherings will go from...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 10 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that six additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and 10 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 28 students and five employees are currently...

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 90

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 90

By Northern Star Staff | October 22, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Tom Demmer Occupation: Illinois State Representative,...

Discarded face mask lays in an empty lot along Blackhawk Road in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 32 students and four employees are currently...

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 70

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 70

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name: Paul Stoddard Occupation:  NIU Professor Emeritus, Geology...

A flu shot clinic in the Duke Ellington Ballroom will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

DeKalb prepares for flu season, students encouraged to get vaccinated

By Greg Gancarz | October 21, 2020

DeKALB — Students and DeKalb residents have local options for obtaining a flu shot before the cold winter months begin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention always recommends that all people six months or older get the flu vaccine, said Lisa...

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

County health department reports 76 complaints on 37 bars and restaurants

By Kierra Frazier | October 20, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department has received 76 complaints on 37 bars and restaurants since Oct. 3 when resurgence mitigations took effect, according to a Thursday news release from the DeKalb County Health Department.  When a complaint...

A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2020

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

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 70

Candidate profile: Illinois State Representative, District 70

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2020

The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency. Name:  Jeff Keicher  Occupation:  Insurance Agent  Education:  NIU...

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

Students voice concerns about SGA vice president

By Kierra Frazier | October 19, 2020

DeKALB — Around 80 students attended the Student Government Association Senate meeting Sunday to express their concerns about SGA Vice President Kyle Jacobson’s responsibility to represent the entire student body.  At the meeting, students and...

10 students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 10 additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 31 students and three employees are currently...