Because of the pandemic, sororities and fraternities have postponed initiation ceremonies until fall, and continue elections and meetings over video chats. Greek life thrives off human interaction, but chapters are maintaining their strong brother...
Phase three of the Restore Illinois Plan, recovery, re-opened restaurants and bars for outdoor dining only. Seating must have a minimum of six feet between tables.
The health and safety of people in Illinois matter first, according to a news release...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced that the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 458 Thursday, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.
Among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, 34 people younger...
DeKALB — SGA President Antonio Johnson and Speaker of the Senate Brad Beyer announced their support for the peaceful protests taking place in DeKalb in a statement sent to the Northern Star Tuesday.
Since Saturday, DeKalb community members have...
DeKALB — NIU announced it will not be able to hold an in-person commencement ceremony in August, according to an email released to graduates by President Lisa Freeman Tuesday.
The ceremony was originally rescheduled for Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, according...
DeKALB — President Lisa Freeman addressed the NIU community on confronting racism in an email sent to students Sunday.
“I want the people of color in our community to know that NIU sees you and that NIU wants to be your community and a place...
DeKALB — Around 80 protesters gathered at the DeKalb Police Station Monday to rally against police brutality in solidarity with George Floyd, as days of protests continue across the country.
DeKalb community members began the protest at the DeKalb...
DeKALB — Mayor Jerry Smith expressed “regret” regarding his speech to the media when he used the word “thugs.”
Community members held a peaceful protest Saturday after the death of George Floyd who was arrested by police officers May 25...
DeKALB — Fall semester classes may be taught in-person, online or a combination of the two methods of instruction as the university issued a statement regarding what Fall 2020 will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Academic Affairs, Student Affairs,...
DeKALB — While classes have moved online for the remainder of the semester, and students have moved back home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, most on-campus mental health clinics have shifted to provide telehealth services to help students from...
DeKALB — A day after DeKalb County reported no increased COVID-19 cases, the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 78 Monday, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.
Among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, three...
DeKALB — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the state’s stay-at-home order will now be extended until May 30 with modifications to the new executive order taking place May 1.
A new executive order, which Pritzker will sign next week, will...
