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First Ward Alderperson Carolyn Morris reads a letter out loud during DeKalb's City Council meeting on Monday, July 13th.

Council passes special-use permit for parking lot, firefighters honored

February 24, 2021
Bessie Chronopoulos expresses her appreciation for the acquisition of new park land in DeKalb in 2013.

City Council remembers former DeKalb mayor

February 24, 2021
Board of Trustees member prepares for a meeting in Altgeld Hall on Feb. 13th, 2020.

Board of Trustees approves tuition increase for FY22

February 19, 2021
Faculty Senate discusses alternative grading system for spring semester

Faculty Senate discusses alternative grading system for spring semester

February 18, 2021
Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois during a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol on Jan. 11.

Pritzker proposes $28 million increase in MAP grant funding for FY22 budget

February 17, 2021
Alyssa Noonen and Matt Zamudio.

GoFundMe pages set up for alumni injured in apartment fire

February 16, 2021
Jim Mason, owner of South 4th Street Mega Laundromat, addresses the City Council Monday.

Council rejects reconsideration of laundromat liquor, gaming license

February 10, 2021
DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith partakes in the City Council meeting at DeKalb Public Library on July 27th.

Smith recounts COVID-19 vaccine experience

February 10, 2021
Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

City Council to discuss firefighter wellness program, laundromat liquor license

February 5, 2021
The Center for Black Studies was first established in 1971 in a small white house. In 1993, the center was rebuilt into the building that stand today.

Center for Black Studies celebrates 50 years

February 4, 2021
Kierra Frazier is the News Editor at the Northern Star. She is the only person of color currently serving as an editor. Black student representation isn’t just a persistent problem at the Northern Star, but all across campus.

Black representation starts in newsrooms

February 1, 2021
The 10-day count of enrollment for this spring was 15,216 students, a drop of 1.3% from Spring 2020.

NIU sees 1.3% decrease in enrollment from Spring 2020

January 29, 2021
NIU street banner covered in ice on Dec. 30.

NIU receives $23.7 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds

January 28, 2021
DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith partakes in the City Council meeting at DeKalb Public Library on July 27th.

Smith cautions residents as DeKalb moves to Phase 4 mitigations

January 26, 2021
SGA Senate The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved its first senator for the semester at Sunday’s meeting.

SGA Senate discusses electoral district reform plan

January 25, 2021
City Council to vote on ComEd substation for Facebook data center

City Council to vote on ComEd substation for Facebook data center

January 22, 2021
Blackboard, Microsoft Teams and Office365 tools are being used for today's current online classes.

University to conduct review of Blackboard Learn

January 21, 2021
A pick-up order table stands near the door in Cast Iron Coffee in June.

DeKalb moves into Tier 1, allows for limited indoor dining

January 19, 2021
Gov. JB Pritzker gives an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois during a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol on Jan. 11.

Pritzker moves Region 1 to Tier 2 COVID-19 restrictions

January 15, 2021
Entrance of the NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, on Sept. 2, in DeKalb.

Convocation Center to be used as vaccination site

January 14, 2021
First Ward Alderperson Carolyn Morris reads a letter out loud during DeKalb's City Council meeting on Monday, July 13th.

City Council debates special-use permit for parking lot

January 13, 2021
DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith partakes in the City Council meeting at DeKalb Public Library on July 27th.

Smith addresses COVID-19, social justice in State of the City

January 12, 2021
Graph of recommended CARES Act funding

City Council to vote on CARES Act funding allocation

January 9, 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday in Washington.

University professors, mayor react to US Capitol breach

January 6, 2021
Snow begins to melt around the East Lagoon.

First-year students reflect on fall semester amid COVID-19

January 6, 2021
DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave. on Friday, March 6th.

City Council approves firefighter union contract

December 29, 2020
DeKalb County receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine

DeKalb County receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine

December 29, 2020
Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

City Council to discuss new firefighter union contract

December 27, 2020
DeKalb Police Department warns against unemployment scams

City manager announces citizen-led search committee for new police chief

December 16, 2020
A boarded-up window stands at 808 Ridge Drive apartments in 2019.

City Council approves special service area for Hunter Ridgebrook Properties

December 15, 2020
Huskie Bus Line 18 in 2019.

City Council to discuss construction of local transit center

December 13, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing will be temporarily offered at Dekalb High School. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Board of Trustees approves $1.2 million for COVID-19 testing costs

December 12, 2020
Beverly Henry named interim dean of College of Health and Human Sciences

Beverly Henry named interim dean of College of Health and Human Sciences

December 11, 2020
Rates for New Hall and Northern View are considered separately. Source: Dec. 10 Board of Trustees Agenda.

Board of Trustees approves 2% increase to room and board fees

December 11, 2020
Charles Larson

Colleagues remember late professor Charles Larson

December 9, 2020
Source: Aug. 20 Board of Trustees agenda

Voluntary retirement program sees 96 employees, tenured faculty take advantage

December 3, 2020
DeKalb City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Highway, in the distance on April 1.

DeKalb City Hall closes to the public

November 30, 2020
Revenues and expenses for the FY20 and projected FY21 budgets are highlighted above.

NIU braces for possible $37.7 million deficit for FY21

November 30, 2020
NIU sign on Oct. 13.

NIU uses excess federal funding for COVID-19 expenses

November 27, 2020
Former DeKalb clinic at 217 Franklin St. being demolished Nov. 24.

‘Building new beginnings’: Demolition starts on Safe Passage’s new home

November 25, 2020
Edgebrook Manor Apartments, 912 Edgebrook Drive on Nov. 24.

Edgebrook Manor Apartments to be demolished

November 25, 2020
DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith partakes in the City Council meeting at DeKalb Public Library on July 27th.

Council approves FY21 budget on first reading

November 24, 2020
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