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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

Raising Cane’s to come to DeKalb

By Noah Johnson | February 17, 2020

DeKALB — The fast-food restaurant Raising Cane’s is coming to the DeKalb area soon, Principal Planner Dan Olson said.The restaurant will offer another food option for DeKalb residents, Olson said.“The Raising Cane’s will be a great addition to...

The Forward, Together Forward memorial outside Cole Hall honors the lives of the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.

University to hold moment of reflection for lives lost in 2008 shooting

By Northern Star Staff | February 14, 2020

DeKALB — Today, the university remembers the lives of five students whose lives were lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting.{{tncms-inline content="<ul> <li>Catalina Garcia, 20, of Cicero</li> <li>Daniel...

Old Navy to return to DeKalb

By Ashley Dwy I Reporter | February 14, 2020

DeKALB — Old Navy is set to return and replace the previous Barnes & Noble site at 2439 Sycamore Road in the Oakland Place shopping center by Aug. to Sept.About eight years ago, Old Navy stood in the shopping center with 20,000 square feet of...

Uruguayan teachers will observe classes at DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 and NIU through Feb. 21.

Uruguayan teachers to observe local classes

By Northern Star Staff | February 13, 2020

DeKALB  — Two dozen Uruguayan teachers will be observing classes in DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 through Feb. 21. In doing this, they hope to learn about American history and educational system, as well as the culture of the country.The...

Snow to fall through morning

By Northern Star Staff | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — Residents can expect increased snow accumulation later this afternoon. Snowfall is expected throughout the afternoon and the chance of precipitation is 100%. Tonight temperatures will drop to 11 degrees with a wind chill at -1. Snow accumulation...

State releases initial funds for new facilities, DuSable improvements on hold

By Kyle Mathas | February 12, 2020

DeKALB — The state has begun to release funds for NIU's capital budget, following an announcement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.The state has released more than $22 million for NIU to move forward on building two new facilities in its capital budget, according...

In this Oct. 17, 2010, photo, Illinois Lottery Superintendent Jodie Winnett presents a check to lotto-winning DeKalb resident Ron Steger (left) for $4,500,000. The winning ticket was bought at the Road Ranger at 1734 N. Sycamore Rd.

Illinois Lottery app announces jackpot winner

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2020

DeKALB — If you purchased a lottery ticket on the Illinois Lottery app Monday, you should check your phone.The Illinois Lottery announced the winning ticket Tuesday in a news release. The winning numbers — 09 10 11 16 17 18 — were drawn Monday....

City council accepts grant to include hard-to-count populations in the 2020 Census

By Kierra Frazier | February 11, 2020

DeKALB — DeKalb City Council members passed a resolution at Monday night’s meeting to accept a grant of $73,930 from the Illinois Department of Human Services to help include the city’s hard-to-count populations for the 2020 Census. Hard-to-count...

SGA Senate to have fewer seats, making elections more competitive

By Dan Doren | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The SGA Senate will have fewer seats to fill with spring elections around the corner, with the aim of making the elections more competitive.The Senate passed three pieces of legislation Sunday that alter the language of the SGA’s Constitution,...

SGA grants funds to student organizations

By Dan Doren | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — Three student organizations were granted supplemental funds at Sunday’s SGA meeting: The Black Student Union, the National Society for Black Engineers and the Exercise Science Club.The Senate voted to allocate $2,960 to the Black Student...

SGA confirms deputy election commissioner

By Dan Doren | February 10, 2020

DeKALB — The SGA Senate voted unanimously to confirm Eric Guenther, senior business management major, as deputy election commissioner.The deputy election commissioner helps to administer SGA elections and referenda and assists the election commissioner...

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