Residents of the Chicagoland area can relive 165 million years of history when Jurassic Quest opens up to the general public on Dec 28.  This five-day event, held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center from Dec 28 - Jan 1 in Rosemont, Illinois,...

DeKALB – Jade Silva Tovar, assistant vice president for DEI, sat down with the Northern Star to discuss her path to joining NIU and her goals for the university.  WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? “I'm also in a doctoral program, so...

Editor’s note: This article is part of an investigative news series called “What’s Up With?” Fill out the form for potential coverage of a topic here. DeKALB – NIU is in the process of shutting down and removing all of the emergency call...

DeKALB – A soft drizzle and a cold winter morning didn’t stop a line of people trailing around Excelleaf’s building at 305 E. Locust St., anticipating their first purchase from DeKalb County’s first marijuana dispensary. At 9 a.m. Friday, Excelleaf...

DeKALB – After failing to pass a petition, the SGA made good on promises to support student concerns over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. A resolution condemning any behavior that invalidates and endangers those grieving from the recent events of the...

DeKALB – A petting zoo, a cookie decorating competition and a campfire are just a few of the events NIU’s Campus Activities Board has lined up for the 2023 free Winter Wonderland event. CAB’s Winter Wonderland will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:30...

DeKALB – Smoke weed everyday, or whatever Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said. Excelleaf, DeKalb’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, will be soon hosting its upcoming grand opening. Excelleaf, 305 E. Locust St., opens its doors for its grand opening...

DeKALB – The NIU Faculty Senate discussed its first steps in revising various employment and scholarship regulations.  The discussion comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against colleges using affirmative action, issued in June. Affirmative...

DeKALB – A new collective bargaining agreement was approved between NIU and union group Local 1890. The new agreement covers issues regarding pay disparity between clerical employees and is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The American Federation...