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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A statewide alert was issued to smartphones calling for healthcare workers to sign-up to fight COVID-19.

Statewide alert hits cell phones, asks healthcare workers to register in case of hospital surge

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2020

DeKALB — Licensed healthcare workers have been called to sign-up with the state to fight COVID-19 by way of an emergency smartphone alert. The alert links to IllinoisHELPS.net. Healthcare workers that register through the website may be tapped...

SGA elections closed, winners announced

By Northern Star Staff | March 31, 2020

The SGA elections are over and the list of winners has been posted to the SGA’s HuskieLink page. The election results are as follows: Executive Branch President: Antonio Johnson Vice President: Kyle Jacobson Treasurer: Devohn Hall Student Trustee...

Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

Financial resources made available to those with debt amid pandemic

By Ashley Dwy, Reporter | March 30, 2020

DeKALB — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced resources for consumers struggling to make payments on their debts due to the COVID-19 crisis in a news release. Congress took specific actions for federal...

While parks and trails will remain open, playgrounds like the one at Welsh Park will be closed due to COVID-19 concerns.

Park District closes select facilities

By James Krause, Senior Reporter | March 30, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb Park District has announced that parks and trails will remain open while playgrounds, sports courts, golf courses and other facilities are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Park District warned in a Friday news release...

Local brewery alliance introduces delivery service during pandemic

Local brewery alliance introduces delivery service during pandemic

By Jamie O’Toole, Senior Reporter | March 30, 2020

DeKALB — Breweries in the DeKalb area have teamed up to give customers an online delivery service with a variety of beers to try during social distancing. From the safety of their home, they can enjoy beer personally fermented and delivered by these...

Attorneys general are seeing reports on a variety of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges residents to be on the lookout for these types of scams.

Attorney General warns of scams about COVID-19

By Dan Doren, Senior Reporter | March 30, 2020

DeKALB — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging Illinois residents to be wary of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the outbreak, attorneys general across the country have been receiving reports about a variety of scams from phony...

The Egyptian Theatre sits closed March 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite closure, the Egyptian Theatre’s “Hard Hat Tours” continue digitally

By Parker Otto, Senior Reporter | March 27, 2020

DeKALB — The entertainment industry has slowed down due to lockdowns across the world in light of COVID-19. Locally, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has closed because of the nationwide quarantine which has meant the postponement of concerts...

Two county residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

Two county residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | March 27, 2020

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department logged two more coronavirus cases, bringing the county's total to six. The cases are two individuals in their 70s, health department administrator Lisa Gonzalez said. No further information is being released...

Census will still count students as part of DeKalb community

Census will still count students as part of DeKalb community

By Kierra Frazier, Senior Reporter | March 27, 2020

DeKALB — As census invitations arrive in the mail, NIU students, whether they have moved back home or not, should still be counted as a part of the DeKalb community. Students that live off-campus should still be counted at their address by their...

President Lisa Freeman works March 2 in her office in Altgeld Hall.

President Freeman addresses students, employees in video message

By Kurt Bitting, News Editor | March 27, 2020

DeKALB — NIU President Lisa Freeman recorded a personal message for students Friday to share her thoughts with the NIU community. The video begins with Freeman addressing students from her home office. She said the past week has had new experiences...

Health professionals to discuss measures against COVID-19 online

By Dan Doren, Senior Reporter | March 27, 2020

DeKALB — Professionals from the DeKalb County Health Department will discuss their measures of combating COVID-19 and what community members can do to stay safe at an online STEM Café 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release. The event,...

How the $2 trillion stipend bill may impact students

By Quentin Wilson, Senior Reporter | March 26, 2020

DeKALB — Students may have the chance to receive money due to a stipend bill passed by the Senate Wednesday. Congress is pushing for a $2 trillion stimulus bill to fuel the economy during its weakened state, helping the public feel more secure financially....

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