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...
DeKALB — Mayor Jerry Smith expressed “regret” regarding his speech to the media when he used the word “thugs.”
Community members held a peaceful protest Saturday after the death of George Floyd who was arrested by police officers May 25...
DeKALB — Fall semester classes may be taught in-person, online or a combination of the two methods of instruction as the university issued a statement regarding what Fall 2020 will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Academic Affairs, Student Affairs,...
DeKALB — While classes have moved online for the remainder of the semester, and students have moved back home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, most on-campus mental health clinics have shifted to provide telehealth services to help students from...
DeKALB — A day after DeKalb County reported no increased COVID-19 cases, the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 78 Monday, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.
Among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, three...
DeKALB — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the state’s stay-at-home order will now be extended until May 30 with modifications to the new executive order taking place May 1.
A new executive order, which Pritzker will sign next week, will...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Thursday that the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the county has risen to 65. This comes a day after the county reported no increased cases.
Among those in the county who have tested positive...
DeKALB — Antonio Johnson first joined the Student Government Association in 2017 as a senator to help students on campus and make a difference in the NIU community. Today, Johnson still hopes to carry out these aspirations as SGA president for the 52nd...
DeKALB — The City of DeKalb's Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday to discuss property rezoning approvals for project Ventus.
Ventus Tech Services, LLC, is a network services company that is working to build a data center south of Gurler...
DeKALB — The SGA Senate confirmed three appointees to SGA cabinet positions for the upcoming 52nd session during its meeting Sunday via Blackboard Collaborate.
President-elect Antonio Johnson selected Devlin Collins, sophomore nonprofit studies major,...
DeKALB — Residents of DeKalb received an Economic Impact Payment Wednesday from the IRS to help combat the downturn of the U.S. economy.
U.S residents or citizens not claimed as a dependent on someone else's taxes are eligible for a $1,200 individual...
