DeKALB — Transgender and undocumented students who are Illinois residents are now eligible to apply for scholarships, grants, awards, free room and board and other kinds of financial assistance from the state.The Retention of Illinois Students and Equity...
DeKALB — A turbulent time in American history, the 1950s were shrouded in pure terror. People lost jobs. People lost family. This shade of fear was not just the red of McCarthyism but lavender as well. Commonly taught in schools, the Red Scare looms...
DeKALB — The first publication of the Northern Star was chosen as one of NIU’s Key Moments in celebration of the university’s 125th anniversary.Originally called the Northern Illinois, the student-run newspaper was founded in 1899, and 1,500 copies...
DeKalb County's average gas price at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday was $2.568 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.comThe state average at this time was $2.669 per gallon. This is a 4.3 cents increase from last months average of $2.626 per gallon.Average gas prices...
DeKALB — Several offices providing student services and support have moved to different locations, altering what can be found in the Campus Life Building.Dean of Students Kelly Wesener Michael said the moves are part of a broader plan to enhance the...
DeKALB — The most recent events in the ongoing Iran-U.S. conflict began when the U.S. blamed Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, for a Dec. 27 rocket attack that killed an American defense contractor, a charge Kataib Hezbollah has denied.Two...
DeKALB — The start of the week is shaping up to be cold. Temperatures will rise, and the wind is dying down, according to weather.com.TuesdayTuesday will have mostly sunny skies with a high of 25 degrees and a low of 18 degrees. There is a southwest...
MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day: The university is closed today.Day of Service: The Center for Black Studies and the DeKalb Public Library will host a crafts and reading event for kids and teens 2 to 4 p.m. at the DeKalb Public Library. Anyone interested...
DeKALB — Cars may park in the city in accordance with normal restrictions following the snow parking prohibitions declared Friday, according to a City of DeKalb release.Andy Raih, director of streets and facilities, cancelled the prohibition 10:11 a.m....
DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with a Jan. 1 report of shots fired in the 900 block of Ridge Drive, according to an NIU safety warning update released Friday.Calvin Hamilton, 37, of DeKalb, was arrested and...
DeKALB — DeKalb Interim Police Chief John Petragallo withdrew himself from consideration for police chief to pursue a different career in public service.“Arriving at this decision has been extremely difficult,” Petragallo wrote in a letter to City...
DeKALB — Those under the age of 21 could soon be allowed in local bars based on a consideration presented at Monday night’s City Council meeting.Following recent discussions at local ward meetings about changing the liquor code, City Manager Bill...
