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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Huskie Line buses can be a good way to the most traveled places on campus.

Bus driver shortage, COVID-19 lead to reduced Huskie Line service

By Elisa Reamer, Reporter | January 27, 2021

DeKALB – The Huskie Line route system is working on a reduced schedule until Feb. 14 due to a bus driver shortage. As a result, the DeKalb Public Transit is working with Transdev Services Inc. to find a solution to this shortage as soon as possible.  The...

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

4 more students, 1 employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | January 26, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that four 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, 33 students and seven employees are currently...

Snow falls on Normal Road during a snow storm in Jan. 2021. The National Weather Service warns of a snow storm that could strike parts of Illinois and Indiana.

Snowstorm leads to parking restrictions

By Northern Star Staff | January 26, 2021

DeKALB – The City of DeKalb has declared a parking prohibition on all designated snow routes in the city due to snowfall exceeding 2 inches, according to a Tuesday news release. The parking restriction was canceled at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The parking...

DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith partakes in the City Council meeting at DeKalb Public Library on July 27th.

Smith cautions residents as DeKalb moves to Phase 4 mitigations

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | January 26, 2021

DeKALB – Mayor Jerry Smith advised residents at Monday’s City Council meeting to “be careful” as DeKalb County moves out to Tier 1 mitigations and into Phase 4, which allows for more indoor dining. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced...

The gathering will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Altgeld Hall.

Weekly weather update for Jan. 25

By Northern Star Staff | January 25, 2021

DeKALB – The week of Jan. 25 is going to be cold and snowy. Travel may be difficult, according to the National Weather Service. Monday Monday will have an 80% chance of snow after 1 p.m. with a high of 29 degrees. Snow accumulation will increase...

Week of Jan. 25 gas update: Prices jump 1.7 cents a gallon

Week of Jan. 25 gas update: Prices jump 1.7 cents a gallon

By Northern Star Staff | January 25, 2021

DeKALB – The average price of gas in Illinois on Jan. 25 is $2.48 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,378 stations. This is a 1.7 cent rise in gas prices from last week. While prices in the state are 6.1 cents per gallon, lower...

Navigating a winter storm safely

Navigating a winter storm safely

By Yari Tapia, Reporter | January 25, 2021

With a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service for today and tomorrow in northern Illinois, it is important to remain calm and safe during these hazardous conditions. Here are some safety tips the Red Cross says to use to prepare for...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

9 more students test positive for COVID-19, 15 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | January 25, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that nine additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 15 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 35 students and seven employees are currently...

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

SGA Senate discusses electoral district reform plan

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | January 25, 2021

DeKALB – Student representation within the SGA Senate could change following a discussion on reforming the Senate districts at Sunday’s meeting. The Senate currently consists of up to 30 senators divided into five electoral districts with six members...

Icy tree on NIU campus post winter storm.

Winter storm warning issued for DeKalb County

By Northern Star Staff | January 25, 2021

DeKalb – A winter storm is on the way for the DeKalb area, with heavy snow expected by late Monday afternoon. A winter storm warning issued for northern Illinois from the National Weather Service is in effect from 1 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday. Weather...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Jan. 25

By Northern Star Staff | January 24, 2021

Monday First-year Success Series: Financial Literacy Program 2021: A presentation reviewing financial aid and student account basics will be held at noon via Microsoft Teams. Contact Melanie Griegoliet at [email protected] for more information.  ...

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

County cases rise to 7,755

By Northern Star Staff | January 23, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 7,755. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,270 are younger than 19, 1,808 are in their 20s, 1,153 are in their...

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