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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The annual clery report highlights the crime statistics for the 2021-2022 academic year at NIU and provides information regarding safety and security for the 2022-23 academic year.

Police investigate shooting on Ridge Drive

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2020

DeKALB — At approximately 12:58 p.m. a shooting occurred near the 800 block of Ridge Drive, according to a safety bulletin sent around 1:07 p.m. Police are continuing to investigate the incident, according to the bulletin. Police are advising residents...

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 9

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 9

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2020

Monday Coping Through COVID-19: Secrets to Sleeping Better Webinar: Student Wellness will host a virtual webinar to improve students’ wellness, mental health and physical health at 4 pm. Contact Sarah Moskal at [email protected] for more information. ...

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

County cases rise to 3,228

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 3,228. Among those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus, 560 are younger than 19, 884 are in their 20s, 451 are in their 30s,...

If voters want to register to vote in person at polling places they will need a driver's license or another form of ID and a Social Security number.

Political science professors explain delay in presidential election

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | November 7, 2020

DeKALB — Amidst a very close presidential race, students were able to ask a panel of experts about the nuances of the election – specifically why students do not yet know the winner of the election – at an Election 2020: Ask the NIU Experts event...

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

8 more students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that eight additional students and two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and seven students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 52 students and 11 employees are currently...

Theo 24-hour vigil will be held at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State St.

24-hour vigil to be held in honor of veterans

By Yari Tapia, Reporter | November 6, 2020

DeKALB – The DeKalb County Forty and Eight will be holding a 24-hour Veterans Vigil Opening Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St. The State of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Laurie Emmer is the keynote...

The route of the Huskie Safe Line as of Nov. 2.

Huskie Safe Line integrated into city transport

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | November 6, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskie Safe Line was replaced by the Huskie Route 11 Nov. 2 in an effort to consolidate the DeKalb transit system. The Huskie Route 11 covers the same area the Huskie Safe Line covered and provides its service for both students and DeKalb...

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

NIU announces free COVID-19 testing site

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2020

DeKALB — A free drive-through COVID-19 testing site will be available to students, NIU employees and DeKalb residents from Nov.16 to Nov. 18 to help curb the spread of the coronavirus prior to Thanksgiving break. The Illinois Department of Public...

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

1 more student now COVID-19 positive, 18 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 18 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 51 students and 9 employees are currently...

Beth Ingram, executive vice president and provost and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Chinniah discuss the budget process during Wednesday's meeting.

University Council discusses budget process, ombudsperson gives report

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter | November 5, 2020

DeKALB – Members from the University Council met Wednesday for the annual report of the Ombudsperson Sarah Klaper, in addition to a budget report by Beth Ingram, executive vice president and provost and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Chinniah.  The...

Three students tested positive for COVID-19.

9 more students, 3 employees test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that nine additional students and three employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and nine students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 68 students and 12 employees...

NIU to host early voting at 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Oct. 24- Nov. 3 in the Glass Gallery Lounge in the Holmes Student Center.

Illinois ‘fair tax’ amendment headed for rejection

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | November 4, 2020

DeKALB — The Associated Press projects that Illinois’s graduated income tax amendment has failed with 97% of votes counted as of Nov. 4. The amendment appears to have failed with 2.7 million Illinois voters against the amendment and 2.2 million...

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