DeKALB — A resident in their 40s is the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in DeKalb County, the county health department announced Saturday in a news release.
No other information will be released about the individual at this time, health...
DeKALB — As a result of COVID-19, churches across DeKalb have shut down due to safety concerns. However, many churches will continue to host services without having crowds of people grouped together.
Many local churches have begun live streaming...
DeKALB — The university will continue to allow students to move out and pick up their personal items from campus through Sunday, according to a Friday email released by NIU President Lisa Freeman. This comes after Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his statewide...
DeKALB — DeKalb city council members will vote on an ordinance Monday that will allow restaurants with existing liquor licenses to sell alcohol with carry-out meals in light of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to close dine-in restaurants.
City Manager...
DeKALB — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday state residents are to stay at home starting 5 p.m. Saturday.
The order will last until April 8.
The stay-at-home order allows residents to go grocery stores, visit pharmacies or medical offices or...
DeKALB — Housing and Residential Services are requiring students who wish to leave campus to schedule a check-out time between Friday and Sunday to retrieve their belongings and plans to adjust housing and dining fees.
The decision comes after the...
DeKALB — The Board of Trustees granted NIU President Lisa Freeman the authority to suspend any board policies and regulations governing campus operations Thursday in an emergency Board of Trustees meeting.
The board met virtually, with most members...
DeKALB — The police department will close their lobby, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, and will continue responding to 911 calls and crimes in progress.
A Thursday news release states responding officers may wear surgical masks, gloves or glasses in order...
The university will switch to online-only learning for the rest of the semester starting Monday.
The Northern Star has put together a guide answering key questions students may have, using university resources. The university has set up a Keep Learning...
DeKALB — Kishwaukee Hospital has erected a temporary structure that will allow for remote testing for COVID-19, according to a statement from Northwestern Medicine. The structure is not for walk-ups and is reserved for patients that have been referred...
DeKALB — The university has postponed the May graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a March 19 email released by NIU President Lisa Freeman.
The graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies...
DeKALB — The SGA is planning to move forward with spring elections as scheduled, from 9 a.m. March 24 to 6 p.m. March 25. Students will be able to cast their votes online via HuskieLink.
Article I of the SGA Bylaws’ election policy states that spring...
