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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

City Council discussed allocating more funds to street repairs, with the money coming from savings gained by DeKalb switching to a more affordable waste management service and the implementation of street maintenance fees.

Council discusses street fees

By Jessie Kern | July 16, 2018

DeKALB — City Council discussed adding a street maintenance fee by taking the savings from the controversial waste management company switch during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.After City Council decided to move forward with the controversial...

Burritoville introduces food truck

By Jessie Kern | June 18, 2018

DeKALB — Burritoville is hoping to roll out their new food truck this week after waiting on approval from the city for several weeks.The city of DeKalb has multiple rules and regulations for operating a food vending truck which can be found in chapter...

NIU set to receive $1.6 million in state funding

By Lucas Skye | June 18, 2018

DeKALB — NIU will be receiving a 2 percent increase in funding in comparison to the previous fiscal year, a $1.6 million increase.“I also want to take a few minutes again to highlight the timely and positive news from Springfield regarding our fiscal...

Huskie football season tickets available now

By Northern Star Staff | May 23, 2018

DeKALB - Season tickets are now available for the NIU Huskies’ upcoming football season, starting at $110 for individual seats, according to a May 22 NIU Athletics press release. Season ticket holders are guaranteed entry to all five Huskie home games,...

City introduces artistic program

City introduces artistic program

By Northern Star Staff | May 7, 2018

DeKalb seeks applicants for Paint-a-Plug Program to transform fire hydrants into creative pieces of artwork.

Students debate issues peacefully

By Michael Urbanec | May 7, 2018

DeKALB — The Young Americans for Liberty and the NIU College Democrats held a debate Thursday night in DuSable Hall covering gun control, the concept of taxation and free speech.Participants provided varying perspectives on gun control and the current...

Turbines to expand, group to block effort

By Northern Star Staff | May 7, 2018

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Board approved a wind ordinance, now expanding the proposed project to the northern part of DeKalb County, raising concern among residents.The 500-foot wind turbines will be visible throughout the county and Concerned Citizens...

Dan Kenney, executive director and founder of DCCG, unpacks  Grow Mobile food pantry donations for citizens of DeKalb.

Mobile food pantry aims to bring healthy choices

By Batul Cutlerywala | May 7, 2018

Dan Kenney, executive director and founder of DCCG, unpacks  Grow Mobile food pantry donations for citizens of DeKalb.

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

NIU gem to walk new path

By Batul Cutlerywala | May 3, 2018

Fareed Haque playing Charango in his office at the NIU Music Building on Tuesday 5/1

Downtown DeKalb to get makeover

By Jessie Kern | May 3, 2018

DeKALB | Downtown DeKalb is undergoing changes to help in transitioning the area as the centerpiece of the city.City officials have been working to revitalize downtown DeKalb since developing plans with Hitchcock Design Group, a planning firm from Naperville,...

Martin elected speaker after special election

By Lindsey Salvatelli | May 3, 2018

DeKALB — In a 17-12 vote, Student Association Senator Tristan Martin was elected as the 50th Session’s speaker.The SA Senate had a runoff vote Sunday after an April 15 speaker election was found to be incomplete by the SA Supreme Court. “There is...

NIU hosts Democratic kickoff

By Michael Urbanec | April 30, 2018

DeKALB — DeKalb area Democratic congressional and state representative candidates spoke to a crowd Friday night at the Holmes Student Center Sky Room.The Democratic Unity and General Election Kickoff Party was hosted by Sara Dady for Congress and co-sponsored...

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