DeKALB — Students and DeKalb residents who intentionally gather in groups of more than 10 people without a face covering or who aren’t social distancing will now be ordered to pay a $300 fine due to a newly passed city ordinance. The motion passed...

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday five additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 19 more students and one employee have recovered from COVID-19, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Tuesday, 58 students and two employees...

DeKALB — Hours for the Holmes Student Center temporarily have been adjusted this week following the university’s announcement for a two-week ban on in-person undergraduate classes and student gatherings. The Holmes Student Center will be open from...

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday nine additional students and two additional employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 49 more students have recovered from COVID-19, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Monday, 72 students and...

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 1,350.  The DCHD also announced the county reached a COVID-19 warning level Friday, according to a press release.  Among those who’ve...

Monday  Virtual Paint Night: The Wellness Crew will host a virtual paint night from 4 to 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Suggested supplies for the virtual event include: canvas, assorted acrylic paint, paint palette, brushes, cup of water and paper...

DeKALB — Six fire departments responded to an apartment fire at the East Deerpath complex Sunday morning.  Police said no one was in the building when the fire began at 10:10 a.m. Police are continuing to direct traffic just past Annie Glidden...

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday three additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 13 more students have recovered from COVID-19, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Friday, 112 students and one employee are COVID-19...

DeKALB — Undergraduate courses have been moved online temporarily, until Sept. 28, according to a Friday email from NIU President Lisa Freeman.  Faculty are allowed to submit requests for in-person class exceptions, and students can check Blackboard...

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday five additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 122 students and one employee are currently positive for COVID-19. The dashboard’s cumulative...

DeKALB — At a young age, Anne Edwards knew she wanted to help people by becoming a teacher. Instead, she found her love for guiding students not in the classroom, but at the Center for Black Studies.  Edwards was recently appointed director of the...

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday eight additional students have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Wednesday, 124 students and two employees are currently positive for COVID-19. The dashboard’s...