Recently appointed DeKalb Interim Police Chief Bob Redel has two short-term goals for the police department: to listen to the community and embrace change.
Redel was appointed the interim position on May 26 and took office at 5 p.m. on June 2 after...
DeKALB — Professors and administrators within the College of Visual and Performing Arts responded to a series of racist Facebook posts written by a local business owner who had worked with the college in the past.
Scott Almand is the co-owner of...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 494, as of 8:12 p.m. Friday.
Among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, 38 people are younger than 19, 111 are in their 20s,...
DeKALB — Chairperson Brad Beyer, of the SGA Senate’s University Services Oversight Committee, will enter the 52nd session as Speaker of the Senate with Huskie pride on his mind.
During the Senate’s April 5 meeting, Beyer, junior economics major,...
Students who have received previous funding from the Student Emergency Fund can begin applying for additional assistance on June 15. Meanwhile, any students who have not received any previous funding from the emergency fund can currently apply via the...
Because of the pandemic, sororities and fraternities have postponed initiation ceremonies until fall, and continue elections and meetings over video chats. Greek life thrives off human interaction, but chapters are maintaining their strong brother...
Phase three of the Restore Illinois Plan, recovery, re-opened restaurants and bars for outdoor dining only. Seating must have a minimum of six feet between tables.
The health and safety of people in Illinois matter first, according to a news release...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced that the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 458 Thursday, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.
Among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, 34 people younger...
DeKALB — SGA President Antonio Johnson and Speaker of the Senate Brad Beyer announced their support for the peaceful protests taking place in DeKalb in a statement sent to the Northern Star Tuesday.
Since Saturday, DeKalb community members have...
DeKALB — NIU announced it will not be able to hold an in-person commencement ceremony in August, according to an email released to graduates by President Lisa Freeman Tuesday.
The ceremony was originally rescheduled for Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, according...
DeKALB — President Lisa Freeman addressed the NIU community on confronting racism in an email sent to students Sunday.
“I want the people of color in our community to know that NIU sees you and that NIU wants to be your community and a place...
DeKALB — Around 80 protesters gathered at the DeKalb Police Station Monday to rally against police brutality in solidarity with George Floyd, as days of protests continue across the country.
DeKalb community members began the protest at the DeKalb...
