DeKALB — Housing and Residential Services are requiring students who wish to leave campus to schedule a check-out time between Friday and Sunday to retrieve their belongings and plans to adjust housing and dining fees.
The decision comes after the...
DeKALB — The Board of Trustees granted NIU President Lisa Freeman the authority to suspend any board policies and regulations governing campus operations Thursday in an emergency Board of Trustees meeting.
The board met virtually, with most members...
DeKALB — The police department will close their lobby, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, and will continue responding to 911 calls and crimes in progress.
A Thursday news release states responding officers may wear surgical masks, gloves or glasses in order...
The university will switch to online-only learning for the rest of the semester starting Monday.
The Northern Star has put together a guide answering key questions students may have, using university resources. The university has set up a Keep Learning...
DeKALB — Kishwaukee Hospital has erected a temporary structure that will allow for remote testing for COVID-19, according to a statement from Northwestern Medicine. The structure is not for walk-ups and is reserved for patients that have been referred...
DeKALB — The university has postponed the May graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a March 19 email released by NIU President Lisa Freeman.
The graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies...
DeKALB — The SGA is planning to move forward with spring elections as scheduled, from 9 a.m. March 24 to 6 p.m. March 25. Students will be able to cast their votes online via HuskieLink.
Article I of the SGA Bylaws’ election policy states that spring...
DeKALB — In the wake of the coronavirus, the CDC recommends practicing social distancing. This has stopped some from going to classes, going to work, giving handshakes and even from giving blood.
But blood donation is needed now more than ever, Emily...
DeKALB — Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Planet Fitness in DeKalb will be closing its doors through March 31.
In an email sent to its members, Planet Fitness cited the health and well-being of its members, employees and community as a top priority....
DeKALB — Former Vice President Joe Biden has claimed victory in the state of Illinois and DeKalb County itself in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary election.
In DeKalb County, Biden won with 5,441 votes, 51%, and Sen. Bernie Sanders got...
DeKALB — The university has moved all face-to-face classes to online formats for the rest of the semester, according to a Tuesday email released by NIU President Lisa Freeman.
The university originally extended spring break through March 22, with...
DeKALB — Local restaurants are altering their menus and promoting takeout services as they attempt to keep business up while dine-in services are suspended.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered all restaurants in Illinois to cease dine-in operations Sunday...
