DeKALB- In a newly approved initiative, DeKalb police officers will begin to patrol on Huskie buses. This year, the Federal Transit Administration gave the city a $50,000 grant to cover the cost of additional bus-patrol shifts for DeKalb police officers. The...

DeKALB – After stirring up student excitement with its opening in 2023, D.P. Dough, a calzone restaurant in DeKalb, has faced multiple closures amid legal and financial issues. The Northern Star was unable to verify the exact reason for the...

DeKALB – Aluminum and steel tariffs announced on Tuesday have businesses bracing for the impact the trade barrier will have. Earlier this week, the White House announced a 25% tariff will be imposed on all steel and aluminum imports. Colin Kuehl,...

DeKALB - NIU has been awarded $475,000 to plant 450 trees across campus over the next four years.  The award is from the Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative.  The award was provided to close to 40 nonprofits, government entities...

DeKALB - Cannabis sales exceed $2 billion in 2024, a record-setting growth in sales since legalization. Of the $2 billion, the Illinois Department of Revenue said that adult use cannabis sales accounted for $1.72 billion, medical cannabis sales accounted...

DeKALB – NIU has seen a drop in spring enrollment compared to previous years. In Spring 2025 there was a total enrollment of 14,158 students. This represents a 0.4% decline from Spring 2024 and a 10% decline compared to Spring 2019. The...

DeKALB- Vicki Gerentes, NIU’s director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, spoke to the Northern Star about herself and her position.    WHAT KIND OF THINGS DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREETIME? “I am a family person, I’m the oldest of three,...

This piece was updated as of 2/17 to make a correction.  Correction: The Northern Star previously wrote there was discussion to remove Chairperson Gonzalez. The discussion was to remove Chairperson Rosales. DeKALB – At Friday’s Student Government...

DeKALB - The DeKalb City Council discussed limiting the amount of retail tobacco stores in DeKalb on Monday. RETAIL TOBACCO STORES The City Council considered setting a limit on the number of tobacco stores able to operate in the city. After...

DeKALB – A new bill proposed in Illinois would allow 18 to 20 year olds to legally consume alcohol when accompanied by a parent or guardian. The bill, HB1019 was introduced by Republican State Representative John M. Cabello. The bill amends language...

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DeKALB - Two weeks after a burst pipe required students to relocate from their dorms, NIU has completed work to ensure conditions are safe for students to return. On Jan. 21, a pipe burst in Stevenson B Residence Hall caused unsafe conditions for the...