By Michael Mollsen, Senior News Reporter
| February 26, 2023
DeKALB – A bill was passed requiring Student Government Association senators to create one piece of legislation during their term in senate.
“The duties and responsibilities of the senators do not include anything that shows that they have demonstrated...
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will be opening their display case to local nonprofit groups starting in April.
Each month a glass display case in the main lobby of the library will be open for local nonprofits to display information about themselves...
DeKALB – After returning from winter break, many students noticed a significant difference in the operation of the Huskie Line bus system compared to the fall semester.
In the previous semester, each of the 2L, 2R, 3 and 5 routes offered three to...
DeKALB – Starting Feb. 27, a seasonal weight limit will restrict vehicles over 8,000 lbs from driving through certain DeKalb roads.
The City of DeKalb issued a restriction on oversized vehicles due to freeze-thaw cycles that threaten to severely...
Illinois gas prices have decreased 2.2 cents per gallon this week, averaging state prices at $3.49 per gallon compared to the national average of $3.37 per gallon around the country according to GasBuddy.
Within a month, Illinois gas prices have dropped...
DeKALB – During the second Faculty Senate meeting of the year, attendees gave an update on the use of ChatGPT in classrooms along with a change in the graduation fee.
ChatGPT is an AI technology system originally designed to mimic human responses...
DeKALB – The NIU Student Government Association failed to approve a petition meant for the office of President Lisa Freeman which would outline the grievances Black students have on campus.
The petition included charges of over-policing Black events,...
By Michael Mollsen, Senior News Reporter
| February 21, 2023
DeKALB – Freezing rain is expected to accumulate up to a 10th of an inch, causing hazardous driving conditions as DeKalb County has been issued a Winter Weather Advisory by the National Weather Service.
Most of Northern Illinois will experience minor...
Katya is her name and snuggles are her game. The 2-year-old girl is Tails’ Pet of the Week and at 35 lbs. she is ready to wiggle her way into your heart.
Katya has just finished raising her puppies and is ready to bask in the stay-at-home mom lifestyle....
DeKALB – The bridges crossing the Kishwaukee River at North First Street and Lucinda Avenue will be closed for reconstruction beginning March 1 to mid-August.
The two bridges will be completely restructured as single span bridges, per state guidelines,...
DeKALB – The Northern Star won 14 awards from the 2023 Illinois College Press Association. ICPA awards were distributed to Illinois student-run newspapers in 36 categories of competition.
Of those winnings, the Northern Star placed first five times,...
DeKALB – NIU’s partnership with a nonprofit was intended to offer an online leadership course to benefit their students. However, their efforts could be causing them to lose money.
Braven, a nonprofit from Chicago, offers UNIV 301, an online course...
