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DeKalb County COVID-19 cases increases to 65

DeKalb County COVID-19 cases increases to 65

By Northern Star Staff | April 23, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Thursday that the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the county has risen to 65. This comes a day after the county reported no increased cases. Among those in the county who have tested positive...

Next SGA president elected: Antonio Johnson

Next SGA president elected: Antonio Johnson

By Kierra Frazier | April 23, 2020

DeKALB — Antonio Johnson first joined the Student Government Association in 2017 as a senator to help students on campus and make a difference in the NIU community. Today, Johnson still hopes to carry out these aspirations as SGA president for the 52nd...

Committee approves rezoning for Ventus data center

Committee approves rezoning for Ventus data center

By Brandon Soto, Reporter | April 23, 2020

DeKALB — The City of DeKalb's Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday to discuss property rezoning approvals for project Ventus. Ventus Tech Services, LLC, is a network services company that is working to build a data center south of Gurler...

SGA approves cabinet members for upcoming semester

SGA approves cabinet members for upcoming semester

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | April 20, 2020

DeKALB — The SGA Senate confirmed three appointees to SGA cabinet positions for the upcoming 52nd session during its meeting Sunday via Blackboard Collaborate. President-elect Antonio Johnson selected Devlin Collins, sophomore nonprofit studies major,...

DeKalb residents receive stimulus checks

DeKalb residents receive stimulus checks

By Northern Star Staff | April 17, 2020

DeKALB — Residents of DeKalb received an Economic Impact Payment Wednesday from the IRS to help combat the downturn of the U.S. economy. U.S residents or citizens not claimed as a dependent on someone else's taxes are eligible for a $1,200 individual...

The DeKalb Police Department reported Tuesday that it's seen a recent rise in drug-related calls and deaths.

Police report rise in drug overdoses

By Northern Star Staff | April 16, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department reported a recent increase in drug-related calls and overdoses, according to a news release Tuesday. Two deaths occurring between Monday and Tuesday appear to have been drug-induced and are currently under investigation. Street...

University names Cassandra Hill next College of Law dean

University names Cassandra Hill next College of Law dean

By Ahyen Labanan | April 16, 2020

DeKALB — Cassandra Hill will begin her role as the next dean of the NIU College of Law July 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.  Hill will be the first African American woman to be dean of the law school.  Hill currently works as the...

Student-athletes to test CBD lotion

Student-athletes to test CBD lotion

By James Krause | April 16, 2020

DeKALB — The effectiveness of Tru-Releaf, a CBD lotion, will be tested on student-athletes at NIU and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as part of a study of the product, Botanics and Health Incorporated announced. The news release from Botanics...

DeKalb County COVID-19 cases rise to 42

DeKalb County COVID-19 cases rise to 42

By Northern Star Staff | April 15, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Wednesday five new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 42. This comes after the county experienced six days with two recorded cases of the coronavirus. Among those in the county who have...

Robert Brinkmann named dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Robert Brinkmann named dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

By Matt Boecker | April 14, 2020

DeKALB — Robert Brinkmann will take over as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences beginning July 1. Brinkmann was previously the Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice Provost for research at Hofstra University. He was also the chair of...

Ventus Tech Services plans to bring 50 high-paying jobs to DeKalb

By Kierra Frazier | April 14, 2020

DeKALB — Ventus Tech Services, LLC., which plans to bring 50 high-paying jobs to the DeKalb area. An initial investment of more than $800 million and the construction of an approximately 900,000-square-foot facility was discussed at Monday night’s...

O'Leary's Irish Pub and Grill stands empty in downtown DeKalb.

Empty O’Leary’s location moves closer to becoming Mexican restaurant

By Kierra Frazier | April 14, 2020

DeKALB — The former location of O’Leary’s Irish Pub and Grill, 260 E. Lincoln Highway, is one step closer to becoming a Mexican restaurant after council members passed an ordinance for a tax increment financing funding request at Monday night’s...