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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

Fatty's Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, has shifted to curbside carry-out in light of Illinois Govenor J.B. Pritzker's order to close all dine-in bars and restaurants. Many restaurants have resorted to carry-out and drive through only policies to keep serving communities.

3 more businesses join lawsuit against Pritzker over indoor dining restrictions

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 8, 2020

DeKALB — Three more DeKalb County businesses are joining a lawsuit to sue Governor J.B. Pritzker and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, over restrictions to shut down indoor dining that started Saturday.  Rambo’s...

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 10 students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 17 students and four employees are currently...

The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

University announces spring semester plans

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2020

DeKALB —  Spring semester classes will be taught in-person, online or a combination of both methods of instruction this academic year and will end one week early, according to a Thursday email from Beth Ingram, executive vice president and provost.  There...

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.

2020 annual Clery report shows decrease in on-campus crime 

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | October 8, 2020

DeKALB — Almost all on-campus police reports went down between 2018 and 2019, except arrests related to weapons and arson reports, according to the 2020 Annual Safety and Security Report.  This report informs students of any reported crimes over...

Free COVID-19 testing will be temporarily offered at Dekalb High School. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Free COVID-19 testing to be held at DeKalb High School

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter | October 8, 2020

DeKALB — Free COVID-19 testing will be temporarily offered at Dekalb High School. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Those seeking testing at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road, should enter at the...

15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

Two students, one employee test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that two additional students and one employee have tested positive for the coronavirus, and five students have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 26 students and five employees are...

5 more students test positive for COVID-19

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

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that no additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three have recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 29 students and four employees are currently COVID-19 positive. The...

DeKalb Police Department warns against unemployment scams

DeKalb Police Department warns against unemployment scams

By Greg Gancarz, Reporter | October 6, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department has issued a warning about an unemployment and identity fraud scam that has recently affected Illinois residents. The scam involves fraudulently using individuals’ identities to file for Illinois unemployment...

SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate elects deputy treasurer, cabinet members give reports

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | October 6, 2020

The Student Government Association Senate elected Bria Davis as the deputy treasurer at their virtual meeting on Sunday night. Davis was the deputy treasurer during the 2019-2020 school year as well, but because she was running for a second term, it...

Attorney general rules NIU Foundation must respond to FOIA requests

Attorney general rules NIU Foundation must respond to FOIA requests

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 6, 2020

DeKALB — The Illinois Attorney General’s Office determined in August that the NIU Foundation must respond to Freedom of Information Act requests after the foundation denied at least three requests since 2016.  DeKalb resident Derek Van Buer submitted...

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

4 more students now COVID-19 positive, 27 students recover

By Northern Star Staff | October 5, 2020

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday four additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 27 recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 32 students and five employees are currently COVID-19 positive. The dashboard’s...

DeKalb County restaurants sue Pritzker over new dining restrictions

DeKalb County businesses sue Pritzker over indoor dining restrictions

By Kierra Frazier, News Editor | October 5, 2020

DeKALB — Seven DeKalb County business owners are suing Governor J.B. Pritzker and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, over new restrictions to shut down indoor dining that started Saturday.  Businesses included...

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