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State Nighttime Highway Enforcement set for DeKalb

By James Krause | October 14, 2019

Illinois State Police District 15 announced plans for officers to conduct patrols of major Illinois highways at night during October.Among the highways that will be under further surveillance from patrol officers is Reagan Memorial Highway in DeKalb...

City accepting applications for Human Service Funding until Nov. 8

By Quentin Wilson | October 14, 2019

DeKALB - On Oct. 9, the City of DeKalb began accepting applications for Human Service Funding in 2020. If the DeKalb City Council approves the budget for the next fiscal year, grant funds will total approximately $150,000, According to a press release....

NIU Safe, an app created by AppArmor, has replaced Everbridge as NIU’s safety app.  

NIU Safe replaces Everbridge alerts for safety

By Dan Doren, News Reporter | October 13, 2019

NIU Safe, an app created by AppArmor, has replaced Everbridge as NIU’s safety app.  

Adult Man Buying Cannabis Buds at Small Cannabis Store.

City to vote on cannabis zoning regulations

By Noah Johnson | October 13, 2019

Adult Man Buying Cannabis Buds at Small Cannabis Store.

Police Chief position will be filled

By Kierra Frazier | October 13, 2019

DeKALB — A permanent DeKalb police chief position will be filled by the end of the year, City Manager Bill Nicklas said.Interim Police Chief John Petragallo has served since June 1 when former Police Chief Gene Lowery retired after seven years in the...

Upcoming events: week of Oct. 14

By Northern Star Staff | October 13, 2019

MondayIntroduction to Digital Audio Production: A faculty development workshop on digital audio recording and editing will be held 1:30 to 3 p.m. Location is available after registration at go.niu.edu/oq54d4. Contact the Faculty Development and Instructional...

Students marching and holding signs around campus Thursday night during Take Back Night.

Marchers protest sexual violence at Take Back the Night

By Ashley Dwy and Mikah Walker | October 11, 2019

DeKALB — The dark skies and rain did not stop the annual Take Back the Night march 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the MLK Commons. The event aimed to increase awareness about sexual assault and violence as well as to offer support to survivors.There were...

Family business brings truckful of coffee to campus

By Mikah Walker | October 11, 2019

DeKALB — The OpenDoor Coffee Truck made its way to NIU 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday on the corner of Lucinda Avenue and Gilbert Drive.The family-owned and -operated business sold coffee, espresso and baked goods out of a truck.“My wife Stephanie and...

Police call bomb squad into Lincoln Towers in child pornography investigation

Police call bomb squad into Lincoln Towers in child pornography investigation

By Northern Star Staff | October 10, 2019

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department was tapped to help an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General's office Wednesday at the Lincoln Towers apartments, 1100 W. Lincoln Highway, according to an Oct. 10 press release. The police arrested Brenton...

A view from outside the doors Tuesday during the STEM Café at Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant, 206 E Lincoln Highway.

STEM Cafés discusses nuclear energy, waste

By Brandon Soto | October 10, 2019

DeKALB — NIU STEM Café hosted a discussion on nuclear waste Tuesday.The event was hosted at Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant, 206 E. Lincoln Highway. Attendants were free to discuss and ask questions regarding nuclear waste.{{tncms-inline alignment="right"...

Full-time graduate assistants get stipend raise

By Ahyen Labanan | October 9, 2019

DeKALB — NIU’s Division of Finance and Administration raised the minimum stipend rate for full-time graduate assistants Aug. 16 to be $1,500 per month, according to a March 29 memo obtained through a FOIA request.The minimum stipend rate for part-time...

DeKalb mayor searching for delegate to fill alderman term

By Mikah Walker | October 9, 2019

DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith is requesting suggestions from the community on who might be open to filling the term of Fourth Ward Alderman Pat Fagan. His seat was resigned as of Sept. 26.The next aldermanic elections are in April 2021 according to City Manager...