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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

Faculty union ratifies agreement, waits for board’s vote

By Kierra Frazier | October 18, 2019

DeKALB — The United Faculty Alliance ratified a tentative agreement it reached with the Board of Trustees last month, according to a UFA news release sent Friday.The tentative agreement includes paid family leave and a professional development fund...

Cascade after the morning Summer rain in St. Louis Canyon. Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, U.S.A.

Outdoor Adventures to host Starved Rock hike

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2019

Outdoor Adventures, a program of University Recreation and Wellness that provides outdoor activities to the NIU community, is hosting a day hike through Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3.The deadline for registration...

DeKalb Fire Department celebrates 150th anniversary

By Najla Edwards | October 17, 2019

DeKALB — Saturday, DeKalb Firefighters celebrated 150 years of serving the city.The five hour event was held in the Barsema Alumni Center from 5 to 10 p.m. Firefighters, friends and family gathered to commemorate past and current firefighters.Attendees...

DeKalb police add charges to Strobert case

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — The DeKalb Police Department has charged Brenton C. Strobert, 26, with three additional charges on top of ten counts of possession of child pornography and one count of failing to register as a sex offender, according to a press release from...

NIU approves longest paid family leave among state universities

By Ahyen Labanan | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — NIU has the longest paid Parental Leave of Absence package among public Illinois universities. This became effective July 1, according to NIU Today.“We’re really, really proud that we are only one of three of the state institutions that...

YMCA to host Halloween Bash

By Jacob Roushia | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — The YMCA will host its annual YMCA Halloween Bash at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sycamore High School Field House, 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore.The event is open to the public and admission will cost $3 if purchased before noon and $5 starting...

NIU Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Conference

NIU Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Conference

By Ahyen Labanan | October 16, 2019

The ninth annual NIU Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Schools Conference will take place 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Skyroom of the Holmes Student Center. The conference consists of lectures and presentations by Christine Malecki, NIU school...

Youth-led committee to host community outreach event

Youth-led committee to host community outreach event

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2019

DeKALB — Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, is looking for 10 high school volunteers for its second My Pantry Express food distribution event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in the northeast parking lot...

Empty gas tank gauge design.

Gas Price Update for Oct. 16

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2019

The average gasoline price in DeKalb County at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday was $2.64 per gallon, according to gasbuddy.com. This price is an increase of 2 cents from Tuesday's average of $2.62.{{tncms-inline alignment="right" content="<ul><li>Kane:...

Local businesses compete in The Innovation Challenge at Kish

By Ashley Dwy | October 16, 2019

The Innovation Challenge, a competition for local entrepreneurs and business owners to present their ideas and compete for prizes, will take place 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Kishwaukee Conference Center. The competition is sponsored by Kishwaukee College,...

In this Sept. 4 photo, Interim Police Chief John Petragallo (left) speaks about an arrest statistics website at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Rd.

Police statistics website ready by end of the month, Petragallo says

By Dan Doren | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — DeKalb Police Chief John Petragallo spoke at the Student Association’s State of the SA and town hall meeting Monday night to discuss the progress of a police statistics website as well as the department’s community relations and training...

In this Aug. 6 photo, Logan Nielsen, junior sports management major, eats lunch with his friends at New Hall Dining.

Campus dining to host ‘Parks & Recreation’-themed dinner

By Northern Star Staff | October 15, 2019

DeKALB — NIU Campus Dining Services and Dietetic Interns will host a "Parks & Recreation" themed dinner.The dinner will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. It will be located in New Residence Hall, Community Center New Hall Dining at 1155 Lincoln...

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