DeKALB — In the wake of the coronavirus, the CDC recommends practicing social distancing. This has stopped some from going to classes, going to work, giving handshakes and even from giving blood.
But blood donation is needed now more than ever, Emily...
DeKALB — Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Planet Fitness in DeKalb will be closing its doors through March 31.
In an email sent to its members, Planet Fitness cited the health and well-being of its members, employees and community as a top priority....
DeKALB — Former Vice President Joe Biden has claimed victory in the state of Illinois and DeKalb County itself in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary election.
In DeKalb County, Biden won with 5,441 votes, 51%, and Sen. Bernie Sanders got...
DeKALB — The university has moved all face-to-face classes to online formats for the rest of the semester, according to a Tuesday email released by NIU President Lisa Freeman.
The university originally extended spring break through March 22, with...
DeKALB — Local restaurants are altering their menus and promoting takeout services as they attempt to keep business up while dine-in services are suspended.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered all restaurants in Illinois to cease dine-in operations Sunday...
DeKALB — The City of DeKalb has canceled “non-essential” board, council, commission and ward meetings until April 10 while keeping city offices and City Council meetings open to the public.
The city announced the changes in a Tuesday news release...
DeKALB — As local restaurant owners have been forced to shut their doors to dine-in customers due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of DeKalb held an emergency meeting Tuesday to find a way to help support local businesses.
On Sunday, Gov. J.B....
By Ahyen Labanan, Assistant News Editor
| March 17, 2020
DeKALB — Specific information regarding class operation will be determined in the coming days as faculty members return from spring break Monday, Lisa Miner, senior director of institutional communications, said in an email March 14.
“Devising...
The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all SGA candidates. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency.
Ebenezer Okpiri is running for a senator position in District 3.
Q: What’s your major, year...
DeKALB — The former O’Leary’s Irish Pub and Grill, 260 E. Lincoln Highway, could soon become a Mexican restaurant called El Jimador Mexican Grill after city council members considered a tax increment financing funding request for the project.
While...
DeKALB — Council members unanimously passed a resolution at Monday night’s meeting to approve a new three-year collective bargaining agreement between the City of DeKalb and the DeKalb police officers’ union, which would include a 1.5% wage increase...
DeKALB — Mayor Jerry Smith opened Monday night’s city council meeting to address the current outbreak of a new coronavirus named COVID-19 and how the city is taking precautions while monitoring the disease.
“Last Friday afternoon in a conference...
