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A graphic depicts Illinois, papers with the letters “A” and “B” on them, money and a computer screen that says “Exam passed.” The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide public university students in Illinois with free test prep and licensure classes. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Illinois General Assembly approves $10 million free test prep program

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | November 3, 2024

DeKALB – The Illinois General Assembly approved a $10 million program that would provide free test and licensure prep classes to all public university students along with five community colleges. The program was supposed to be enacted in January...

A graphic depicts the year 2024 along with the word "Vote" in addition to the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party. DeKalb County nominees Riley N. Oncken, Anna Wilhelmi, Linda Besler and Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern Star about why they are running for office. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

2024 DeKalb County candidate profiles

By Emily Beebe and Austin Lamb | October 31, 2024

DeKALB – Aside from the presidential election occurring Tuesday, there are numerous local elections happening in DeKalb County. Republican Riley N. Oncken, Democrat Anna Wilhelmi, Republican Linda Besler and Republican Lori Grubbs spoke to the Northern...

Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, stands behind a podium and speaks to the crowd at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday. Elish-Piper along with George Middlemist, chief financial officer, gave an update to members of Faculty Senate about NIU’s budget and deficit. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Budget update discussed at Faculty Senate meeting

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 30, 2024

DeKALB – Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, and George Middlemist, chief financial officer, provided an update about NIU’s progres with attempting to cut their $32 million deficit in half by the end of the fiscal year 2025 at...

The Huskie Marching Band performs the Huskie Fight Song as they march past the University Police and Public Safety building on Lucinda Avenue. The Marching Band led the voter march to the Holmes Student Center performing their usual marching set. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Huskies Vote hosts March to the Polls event

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | October 30, 2024

DeKALB - At noon Wednesday, a march was held to encourage students to vote, leading them to the early voting poll located on the main floor of the Holmes Student Center. Starting at the Music Building, the NIU Marching Band, Division of Student Affairs...

Political signs promoting for the State’s Attorney and United States Congress election are placed in the grass next to the 400 Buildings on East Hillcrest Drive. NIU will be closed Tuesday in observance for General Election Day. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Important information to know for Election Day 2024

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | October 29, 2024

DeKALB – Voters must cast their ballots in the precinct they are registered to vote in if they are registered in DeKalb County. If voters are registered to vote in another county, they must vote at the polling place in their respective county, or...

Members of the NIU Forensics team pose for the camera at the Appelquist Speech tournament, held at Moraine Valley Community College. NIU Forensics won third place at the tournament which occurred from Saturday to Sunday. (Courtesy of Nathan Gonzalez)

NIU Forensics wins third place in first tournament of season

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 29, 2024

DeKALB – The NIU Forensics team won third place in the four-year division at their first tournament of the season.  The team competed in the annual Appelquist Speech tournament held at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. NIU Forensics...

The property where the DeKalb Fire Station #4 will be located, 1130 S. Malta Road, sits on a Monday afternoon. City Council discussed whether tax rates should be lowered in DeKalb at its meeting Monday. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

New 1.3 million square foot development approved as DeKalb weighs tax cuts

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | October 29, 2024

DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council was divided at its meeting Monday during a discussion about whether the tax rate for DeKalb should be decreased for 2024. TAX RATE DECREASE The tax rate for DeKalb in 2023 was .81096. The proposed tax rate for...

 Pumpkins sit on the grass for the decorated pumpkin competition with some labeled for the place they finished. The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival began back in 1956 and had over 1000 entries in the Lions Club Decorated Pumpkin Display this year. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

Gallery: 63rd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Fest

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photojournalist | October 29, 2024

Andi Mallarangeng, an NIU alum from Indonesia, poses for the camera. Mallarangeng got his master's in sociology in 1991 and his Ph.D. in political science in 1997. (Courtesy of Andi Mallarangeng)

Alumni News: Andi Mallarangeng

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 28, 2024

Editor’s note: The responses in this report have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. DeKALB – Andi Mallarangeng, from Indonesia, graduated from NIU in 1991 with his master’s degree and then again in 1997 with his doctoral degree in political...

Julian Castro, former U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, poses for the camera. Castro will be a guest speaker Tuesday as part of NIU's Rebuilding Democracy Lecture series. (Courtesy of Paula Meyer)

Julian Castro to speak at Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series event

By Anna Wittenkeller, News Reporter | October 27, 2024

DeKALB - The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host its fifth annual Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series. This year’s guest speaker will be Julian Castro, former U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Castro...

Speaker Manny Corpuz and Clerk Cameron Sawyer sit at a table while Speaker Corpuz bangs the gavel on the table. SGA proposed a bill to allow senators to speak to the press, which will be voted on at the next meeting. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)

SGA proposes bill to allow senators to speak to press

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant News Editor | October 27, 2024

DeKALB – The Student Government Association proposed a bill to allow senators to speak to the press and Speaker Manny Corpuz expressed disappointment in senators at Friday’s meeting. During the meeting, speaker Manny Corpuz introduced Bill SB56008,...

Walter Edwards, a Residential Dining Service cashier, hands a bag to a student in the Depot at the Holmes Student Center. If areas are not in compliance with health code regulations, the violated area gets marked on the report. (Marco Alvarez | Northern Star)

On-campus restaurants are in complicance with health code regulations

By Mariestrella Corral, News Reporter | October 24, 2024

DeKALB - Huskies can rest assured that the fast food chains on campus are kept clean.  According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the May health inspections conducted on Einstein Bros. Bagels, Starbucks and Qdoba, indicate that are all in compliance...