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DeKalb Public Library to host game night

By Kyle Mathas | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — On the week of Halloween, the DeKalb Public Library will be hosting a game night with games and snacks. The game night will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Bilder Family Meeting Room.The event is meant to be a fun outing for friends, family...

Northerwestern Medicine to hold event for smokers

By Kyle Mathas | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — AARP will be hosting a program called the Courage to Quit Class on Wednesday. This program will be taught by Northwestern Medicine and has been developed by the Respiratory Health Association. The program will be on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30...

Outdoor Adventures to host kayaking event

By Jordan Radloff | October 28, 2019

The Department of Recreation and Wellness is promoting a kayaking excursion on the Rock River Saturday Nov. 2 through their Outdoor Adventures program. The event is hosted by the Sycamore Park District and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. according...

Gas price update for Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 28, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 1:05 p.m. Monday was $2.60 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is a decrease of 3 cents from Oct. 23's average of $2.63.The state average at 1:05 p.m. Monday was $2.63, which is a decrease...

NIU President Lisa Freeman poses Oct. 7 with Kishwaukee College President Laurie Borowicz at the signing of the agreement.

NIU partners with Kishwaukee college for accelerated degree program

By Ahyen Labanan | October 28, 2019

DeKALB — Students can earn two degrees in three years through NIU’s partnership with Kishwaukee College and DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa-Kingston, Hiawatha, Indian Creek and Rochelle Township high schools.The “2 Degrees in 3 Years” program allows students...

NIU Police plan to expand video surveillance in residence halls

By Ashley Dwy | October 27, 2019

DeKALB — NIU police plan to install video cameras on emergency exit doors in all residence halls as part of a five-year partnership between the Division of Information Technology, NIU Police and residence hall directors, NIU Police Commander Don Rodman...

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 28

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 28

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2019

MondayLast day: for undergraduate students to add a second-half-semester course with the approval of a course department Last day: for undergraduate students to drop a second-half-semester course with the approval of a course department Student Association...

Center for Governmental Studies celebrates 50th anniversary

By Anthony Parlogean | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — NIU's Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary by hosting a one-day conference titled “Shaping Our Future: Purpose. Partnership. Possibilities - Framing Sustainable Solutions.”“This celebration will not...

DeKalb High School to host Dr. Eduardo Cabrera

By Northern Star Staff | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — The DeKalb History Center and Parent University will be hosting author Dr. Eduardo Cabrera 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. The event will be at DeKalb High School in the Forum room.Cabrera is doing a presentation in Spanish on his book “9 Cuentos...

City police form Community Relations Team

By Kierra Frazier | October 25, 2019

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department has created a Community Relations Team to strengthen ties with residents and reduce crime in the city, according to a press release from the DeKalb Police Department. The team consists of six officers, one Sergeant...

English honor society to host hot chocolate fundraiser

By Northern Star Staff | October 24, 2019

NIU's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society, will host a hot chocolate fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the MLK Commons, 1425 W. Lincoln Highway.Students will be welcome to free hot chocolate, Halloween candy and...

Freeman to rededicate Martin Luther King Jr. Bust

By Northern Star Staff | October 24, 2019

DeKALB — President Lisa Freeman will rededicate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bust 4 p.m. Friday in the MLK Commons.The bust of MLK was temporarily removed from the Holmes Student Center commons back in March 2019 due to renovations for the fall of...