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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

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

No additional COVID-19 cases, 2 employees recover

By Northern Star Staff | December 21, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that no additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and no students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 11 students and three employees are currently...

Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

Facebook donates $10,000 to small businesses in DeKalb

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | December 21, 2020

DeKALB – Facebook is contributing $10,000 to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for the Small Business Member Assistance Fund, according to a Dec. 17 DeKalb Chamber of Commerce news release. The Small Business Member Assistance Fund can be used for a...

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

County cases rise to 6,253

By Northern Star Staff | December 19, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 6,253. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 1,031 are younger than 19, 1,481 are in their 20s, 916 are in their...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

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

By Northern Star Staff | December 18, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and two students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 11 students and five employees are currently...

DeKalb police officer drives down Lincoln Highway.

DeKalb Police targets drunk driving during holiday season

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter | December 18, 2020

DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation and other state authorities, will be increasing efforts to crack down on drunk and impaired driving throughout the Christmas season, according to a...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | December 17, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that no 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 Thursday, 11 students and seven employees are...

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

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 5 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | December 16, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and five students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 14 students and eight employees are...

DeKalb Police Department warns against unemployment scams

City manager announces citizen-led search committee for new police chief

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | December 16, 2020

DeKALB –  City Manager Bill Nicklas announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that a community search committee for a new DeKalb police chief has been established following months of discussion. Conversations regarding a citizen-led committee...

A boarded-up window stands at 808 Ridge Drive apartments in 2019.

City Council approves special service area for Hunter Ridgebrook Properties

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | December 15, 2020

DeKALB – Following opposition from DeKalb residents and an hour of back and forth discussion, City Council members approved a special service area for Hunter Ridgebrook Properties at Monday’s meeting.  A special service area allows local governments...

1 more student tests positive for COVID-19, 9 students recover

1 more student tests positive for COVID-19, 9 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | December 15, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that one additional student and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, and nine students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 17 students and nine employees are currently...

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

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

By Northern Star Staff | December 14, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday 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 Monday, 25 students and 10 employees are currently...

Huskie Bus Line 18 in 2019.

City Council to discuss construction of local transit center

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | December 13, 2020

DeKALB – City council members will consider the construction of a city-owned transit maintenance and operations facility at Monday’s meeting.  The city-owned transit facility is being considered to be located along Dresser Road, neighboring the...

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