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Snow to fall through morning

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — Residents can expect increased snow accumulation later this afternoon. Snowfall is expected throughout the afternoon and the chance of precipitation is 100%. Tonight temperatures will drop to 11 degrees with a wind chill at -1. Snow accumulation...

State releases initial funds for new facilities, DuSable improvements on hold

By Kyle Mathas | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — The state has begun to release funds for NIU's capital budget, following an announcement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.The state has released more than $22 million for NIU to move forward on building two new facilities in its capital budget, according...

In this Oct. 17, 2010, photo, Illinois Lottery Superintendent Jodie Winnett presents a check to lotto-winning DeKalb resident Ron Steger (left) for $4,500,000. The winning ticket was bought at the Road Ranger at 1734 N. Sycamore Rd.

Illinois Lottery app announces jackpot winner

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2020

DeKALB — If you purchased a lottery ticket on the Illinois Lottery app Monday, you should check your phone.The Illinois Lottery announced the winning ticket Tuesday in a news release. The winning numbers — 09 10 11 16 17 18 — were drawn Monday....

City council accepts grant to include hard-to-count populations in the 2020 Census

By Kierra Frazier | February 11, 2020

DeKALB — DeKalb City Council members passed a resolution at Monday night’s meeting to accept a grant of $73,930 from the Illinois Department of Human Services to help include the city’s hard-to-count populations for the 2020 Census. Hard-to-count...

SGA Senate to have fewer seats, making elections more competitive

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The SGA Senate will have fewer seats to fill with spring elections around the corner, with the aim of making the elections more competitive.The Senate passed three pieces of legislation Sunday that alter the language of the SGA’s Constitution,...

SGA grants funds to student organizations

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — Three student organizations were granted supplemental funds at Sunday’s SGA meeting: The Black Student Union, the National Society for Black Engineers and the Exercise Science Club.The Senate voted to allocate $2,960 to the Black Student...

SGA confirms deputy election commissioner

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The SGA Senate voted unanimously to confirm Eric Guenther, senior business management major, as deputy election commissioner.The deputy election commissioner helps to administer SGA elections and referenda and assists the election commissioner...

SGA Senate appoints two senators-at-large

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The Senate appointed two senators-at-large: first-year engineering major Albino Rosales and Cytyois Bills, senior environmental science major.Rosales talked about his experience as a first-generation student and said he wants to provide others...

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Department sees cuts to repair funding

By Ashley Dwy | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The Department of Biological Sciences will no longer be reimbursed for any third party repairs due to how old its facility is.This, along with other concerns regarding preventative maintenance such as roof leaks and broken lab equipment, was...

Upcoming events: Week of Feb. 10

Upcoming events: Week of Feb. 10

By Northern Star Staff | February 9, 2020

MondayCountry Financial Meet & Greet Table: Country Financial will recruit sales students 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barsema Hall Atrium. Visit the Country Financial website for more information. Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling Meet & Greet: Great Lakes...

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Weekly weather: Week of Feb. 10

By Quinn Minear | February 9, 2020

The week of Feb. 10 leading up to Valentine’s Day is cold. Temperatures will rise slightly in the middle of the week, but then go back down. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.Monday Monday is partly sunny with a high of 31...