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A graphic depicts a police shield, police officers, people decorating a Christmas tree and the Target logo under the words “Heroes and Helpers.” The DeKalb Target and the DeKalb Police are teaming up to host the Heroes and Helpers event. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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DeKalb Police and Target hosts “Heroes and Helpers” event
A graphic depicts a gavel, a person wearing a cap and the words “advocacy legal assistance.” Jeanne Meyer has temporarily taken over Students Legal Assistance through the end of January due to Joseph Lovelace’s retirement. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
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Interim position open for Students Legal Assistance
A group of fursuiters at Midwest FurFest wait outside an area that is labelled by a hanging sign that says “Art Show”. NIU’s furry club is focused on the furry subculture which, at its core, is an art-centric community. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)
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Feature: NIU Furry Club
Lori York, a K9 Police Officer at the NIU Police department, pets Izzy who is her K9 dog. York spoke to the Northern Star about her role as an NIU Police Officer and K9 handler. (Courtesy of Darren Mitchell)
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Lori York K9 officer profile
 

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William Martin, assistant professor of biology, asks a question to John Acardo, senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer, Laurie Elish-Piper, executive vice president and provost, and George Middlemist, chief financial officer, during the University Council’s meeting Wednesday. Acardo, Middlemist and Elish-Piper gave a joint presentation about NIU's deficit and mitigation strategies to members of University Council. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
University Council holds last meeting of fall 2024 semester Wednesday

DeKALB – Members of the NIU administration discussed NIU’s...

The Ellwood House Museum, located at 420 Linden Place, sits on a Tuesday afternoon. The Ellwood House is opening Ellcourt during the holiday season, with self-guided tours occurring Wednesday through Sunday along with Monday through Dec. 15. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
Ellwood House Museum celebrates the holidays with decor

DeKALB – The historic Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb is celebrating...

An NIU Police car sits parked on Feb. 26 in front of Barsema Hall. Crimes such as stalking and hazing were reported in November 2024 on NIU's campus. (Northern Star File Photo)
NIU crime log, November 2024
A graphic depicts a university representing NIU, the dollar sign and a paper that says "Grant." NIU announced a new grant on Nov. 20 that starting in the fall 2025 semester will provide up to $10,000 over four years to incoming freshmen college students who live on campus. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
NIU announces AIM High Campus Housing Grant for eligible freshmen
(left) Ruth Scott, executive assistant for the City of DeKalb, Mike Verbic, 6th Ward Alderman, Tracy Smith, 3rd Ward Alderman, and Matthew Rose, DeKalb City Attorney sit at a table Tuesday morning during a meeting to determine if Linh Nguyen would be allowed to run for mayor or not. Linh Nguyen has been disqualified from the ballot, but her team plans to appeal the decision. (Devin Oommen | Northern Star)
Linh Nguyen removed from DeKalb mayoral ballot by electoral board
City Manager Bill Nicklas speaks to the crowd Tuesday during the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees special meeting. Emily Faulkner, DeKalb Public Library director, proposed a budget of $4.1 million instead of the original levy of $4.6 million. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)
DeKalb Public Library Board passes 0% increase property tax levy
 

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