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Donors are urged to give now as the American Red Cross works to combat the ongoing emergency blood shortage, resulting in the lowest supply levels at this time of year in over a decade.

American Red Cross in need of donors during blood shortage

By Northern Star Staff | November 10, 2021

DeKALB — The Centers for Disease Control is warning the public to be wary of the potential spike in flu cases this year and implores those who are eligible, healthy and feeling well to donate blood. Donors are urged to give now as the American Red...

Weather update for week of Nov. 10-14

Weather update for week of Nov. 10-14

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | November 9, 2021

DeKALB — The weather for the week of Nov. 8 will see fair to low temperatures and a chance of rain and snow showers. Forecast data was provided by the National Weather Service.   Wednesday  Wednesday will see a 30% chance of showers, mainly...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 9, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Tuesday that four additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. One employee and two students have recovered. As of Tuesday, 38 students and one employee...

8 alderpeople at DeKalb City Council meeting on Monday.

City council approved changes to police review board

By Elisa Reamer | November 9, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb City Council unanimously approved to amend the language in police contracts through a collective bargaining agreement at its meeting Monday.  The Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council was concerned that officers had to go in...

SGA Senate Clerk Breanna Villeda (left) and Speaker of the Senate Dallas Douglass listen to speakers at SGA Senate meeting.

SGA changes student organization approval requirements

By Jack Strunk | November 8, 2021

DeKALB — The Student Government Association Senate made an amendment to its bylaws and officially recognized the Space Exploration Technologies club and the Zeta Iota chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on Sunday.  SGA voted Sunday to reorder...

A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb.

14 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 8, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Monday that 14 additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. One employee and six students have recovered. As of Monday, 36 students and two employees...

Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Nov. 8

By Northern Star Staff | November 7, 2021

Monday Mexican Sweet bread and Hot Chocolate Sale: This event we will sell Mexican sweet bread and hot chocolate on campus at 10:30 a.m. in DuSable Hall.  Huskies, Get Hired!: Master the Huskies Get Hired (HGH) online system to find openings...

The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 50.09% of residents are vaccinated

By Northern Star Staff | November 6, 2021

DeKALB — The DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday the number of positive COVID-19 cases increased to 12,792 and 52,165 county residents are fully vaccinated, 50.09% of the county population. Among those who’ve tested positive for the...

A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

8 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Friday that eight additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 28 students and three employees are currently COVID-19 positive. The...

DeKalb snowplows plow Lucinda Ave. during the heavy snowfall.

How to prepare for the upcoming winter season

By Julio Ceja | November 5, 2021

DeKALB — State Agencies are reminding Illinois residents to prepare for the winter even though the start of the season isn’t for another few weeks.  The Illinois Emergency Agency (IEMA), Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), Office of the State...

Daylight Saving Time will occur at 2 a.m. on Sunday.

Daylight saving time: Don’t forget to fall back

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2021

DeKALB — Sunday marks the yearly change in clocks with daylight saving time that will occur at 2 a.m. Sunday. The time changes happen twice a year, once on the second Sunday of March and another the first Sunday of November. This time the clocks...

COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center.

9 additional students test positive for COVID-19

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Thursday that nine additional students and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of Thursday, 21 students and two employees are currently COVID-19 positive. The...