DeKALB – Bartending can be a fun job, but it’s not all suds and smiles.   Jordan Francis is a bartender at Fatty’s Pub and Grille. Francis began as a waitress but jumped at the change of pace when management asked if she wanted to bartend.   “Bartending...

Compared to this time last year, the average gas price per gallon of gas in Illinois is 74.7 cents lower today, according to GasBuddy.  The average price of gas in Illinois is $3.65 per gallon today, with the national average being $3.66 per gallon.  Throughout...

DeKALB – The Student Government Association approved six new student organizations during its Friday meeting. New organizations are the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Huskie Bass Fishing Team, Aerospace, Society for Advancement of Chicanos and...

DeKALB – The Huskie pack is on the move this week as NIU prepares for its homecoming week of celebration. NIU, student organizations and local DeKalb businesses will host events until Oct. 15 to celebrate NIU’s 116th homecoming. Homecoming week...

DeKALB – Stabbing and slashing are the usual words to describe a violent crime; but at Fencing Club, both of those actions are totally legal and encouraged. The NIU Fencing Club is a group of students who meet from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Recreation...

DeKALB – You’ve got some big paws to fill when you’re not only the face of an entire university but also of every “Go dogs” chant at NIU. As the third in a long line of Missions, the role of NIU's live “Huskie” mascot can seem impossible,...

DeKALB – Send Silence Packing, an exhibit created by Active Minds, showcased stories of those affected by suicide to increase awareness for suicide prevention on Wednesday in the MLK Commons. Jehlad Hickson, an exhibit coordinator for the event,...

DeKALB – First Ward Alderman Carolyn Zasada is joining the race for Illinois’ 76th District representative opposite DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes. Zasada is in her second term as an alderman. However, this is not her first leadership position. Before...

DeKALB – DeKalb’s newest restaurant has begun to open its doors to a public eager to whet their appetite. Burger Naan is a new fusion restaurant at 121 N. Second St. The new restaurant offers street food, like burgers and chicken, blended with...

DeKALB – John Acardo, an NIU graduate, has taken on the role of chief Human Resources officer. Acardo spoke to the Northern Star about his plans. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND? “I'm originally from Rockford. Through my academic...