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Discarded face mask lays in an empty lot along Blackhawk Road in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

6 students tests positive, 1 employee tests positive for COVID 19

September 16, 2021
Hispanic Heritage month calendar

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at NIU

September 16, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

September 15, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 3 at Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 3 at Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)

September 15, 2021
DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave.

DeKalb Fire Department receives grant to increase staffing

September 14, 2021
A wasted face mask lays in the parking lot outside of the Village Commons Bookstore in DeKalb on Friday, June 12th.

2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

September 14, 2021
This is Sassafras, the 1-year-old tortoiseshell.

Tails pet of the week: Sassafras

September 14, 2021
Mission shows students how to properly wear a face mask.

13 students, 4 employees test positive for COVID-19

September 13, 2021
The Ellwood House

Ellwood House to host ‘Wine on the Terrace’

September 13, 2021
Gas prices in Illinois are 7.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.01 per gallon higher than a year ago, according to Gas Buddy.

Week of Sept. 13 gas update: Prices drop 5.2 cents per gallon

September 13, 2021
The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

Weekly weather update for Sept. 13

September 13, 2021
Hispanic Heritage month calendar

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 13

September 13, 2021
Huskie Stadium Aug. 12, from the East entrance.

Frazier addresses lengthy delays at Huskie Stadium

September 12, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

DeKalb County reports 47.07% of population is fully vaccinated

September 11, 2021
Seven students test positive for COVID-19, eight students recover.

7 students, 3 employees test positive for COVID-19

September 10, 2021
Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

3 additional students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

September 9, 2021
1 additional COVID-19 case.

No students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

September 8, 2021
Unemployment rate in DeKalb County drops 6.1%

Unemployment rate in DeKalb County drops 6.1%

September 8, 2021
Gerald Brann will perform at the Egyptian Theatre's Yellow Brick Road: Tribute to Elton John at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Elton John tribute to perform at Egyptian Theatre

September 8, 2021
A face mask lays in the grass along the sidewalk along Lincoln Highway on Friday, May 29th.

7 students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

September 7, 2021
Rain falls and pools on the road, a car is parked in the distance. After a quiet and humid morning, thunderstorms in northern Illinois could bring high winds and hail.

National Weather Service issues thunderstorm warning for DeKalb

September 7, 2021
Four panelists recount their Sept. 11, 2001, experience.

Weekend events to remember Sept. 11, 2001

September 6, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Sept. 6

Weekly events: Week of Sept. 6

September 6, 2021
A clinician uses a syringe to inject a COVD-19 vaccine into a patient.

DeKalb County reports 46.7% of population is fully vaccinated

September 4, 2021
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

5 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

September 3, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

1 student, no employees test positive for COVID-19

September 2, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

6 students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

September 1, 2021
Red Black Football Podcast (Week 1 @ Georgia Tech w/ James Ester)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 1 @ Georgia Tech w/ James Ester)

September 1, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center Feb. 22.

7 students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

August 31, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3, 2020.

11 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

August 30, 2021
Before family members hit the road and say goodbye, there will be an opportunity to take photos in remembrance of the weekend from 10 a.m. to noon in the MLK Commons. 

Campus block party to introduce students to local businesses

August 30, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Aug. 30

Weekly events: Week of Aug. 30

August 29, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 46.4% of residents are vaccinated

August 28, 2021
Redshirt junior guard Janae Possion (center) celebrates with redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro (left), sophomore guard Chelby Koker (second from right) and senior forward Riley Blackwell (right) Dec. 10, after making back-to-back 3-pointers during NIU's 82-79 loss to the University of Toledo at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Women’s basketball to face Harvard during 2021-2022 season

August 27, 2021
NIU Head Coach Rashon Burno speaks with the media following the announcement as the next head coach of Huskies men's basketball March 13 at the NIU Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball faces Washington and Indiana during 2021-2022 season

August 27, 2021
Mission shows students how to properly wear a face mask.

5 students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

August 27, 2021
Desks in DuSable Hall are socially distanced and marked by tape on the ground.

Fill in the blank: My first week of school was…

August 27, 2021
Discarded face mask lays in an empty lot along Blackhawk Road in DeKalb on Thursday, June 11th.

5 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

August 26, 2021
In this Aug. 2, 2021, file photo, Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at East Aurora High School in Aurora, Ill. Illinois health care workers and educators from kindergarten through college will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Pritzker said Thursday, Aug.26, 2021, in announcing new safety protocols that also include a fresh statewide mandate for masks to be worn indoors.

Pritzker orders statewide mask mandate, vaccines for college students, employees

August 26, 2021
As of Wednesday, five students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

5 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

August 25, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

3 students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

August 24, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

5 students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

August 23, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

Students with COVID-19 personal exemption now required to get vaccinated

August 23, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 45.9% of population is vaccinated

August 21, 2021
Kerry Ferris, president of the tenured faculty union, and Keith Nyquist, president of the non-tenured faculty union, thank NIU employees for rallying on Friday.

COVID-19 safety agreement finalized between faculty, administration

August 17, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU reports 3 additional COVID-19 cases

August 16, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 45.2% of population is vaccinated

August 15, 2021
Senior Eugene German (center) rises into the air, taking contact from an Akron defender on a layup attempt during NIU's 72-49 loss to the University of Akron Jan. 14, 2020. German announced Friday he plans to play in the Greek Basket League with the Ionikos Nikaias Basketball Club.

Former NIU guard Eugene German joins team in Greece

August 13, 2021
A screenshot of the NIU Safe notification warning residents of a tornado warning.

Tornado warning issued for northwestern DeKalb County

August 9, 2021
1 additional COVID-19 case.

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

August 9, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 43.8% residents are vaccinated

August 7, 2021
A police car has its lights on at a busy road at night.

One dead in Lincoln Towers shooting

August 6, 2021
NIU Athletics addresses cancelation of fall sports

Frazier an early candidate for Michigan State job, Stadium reports

August 5, 2021
The DeKalb Fire Department responded to an apartment fire on North Fourth Street.

DeKalb Fire Department responds to apartment fire on Fourth Street

August 2, 2021
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. 

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases

August 2, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

DeKalb County reports 43.4% residents are vaccinated

July 31, 2021
Former NIU point guard Eugene German waits for an inbound play March 6, 2020 during his final college game at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

NIU all-time leading scorer Eugene German lands Summer League gig

July 30, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

All students, employees required to wear face masks while indoors on campus

July 28, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

NIU reports 2 additional COVID-19 cases

July 26, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

DeKalb County reports 42.9% residents are vaccinated

July 24, 2021
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU reports 9 additional COVID-19 cases

July 19, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

DeKalb County reports 42.6% residents are vaccinated

July 17, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

NIU reports 1 additional COVID-19 case

July 12, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

DeKalb County reports 42.1% residents are vaccinated

July 10, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3, 2020.

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases for fourth straight week

July 6, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

DeKalb County reports 41.6% residents are vaccinated

July 3, 2021
As of Wednesday, five students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases for third straight week

June 28, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

DeKalb County reports 40.8% residents are vaccinated

June 26, 2021
NIU will require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students.

NIU to require COVID-19 vaccines for on-campus students

June 23, 2021
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NIU reports no additional COVID-19 cases for second straight week

June 21, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

DeKalb County reports 40% of residents are fully vaccinated

June 19, 2021
Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

No additional Huskies test positive for COVID-19, 1 recovers

June 14, 2021
Two students test positive for COVID-19, six students recover.

County cases rise to 10,329

June 12, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

1 additional Huskie tests positive for COVID-19

June 7, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,303

June 5, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

1 additional Huskie tests positive for COVID-19

June 1, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,267

May 29, 2021
Three students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

2 more Huskies test positive for COVID-19

May 24, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,201

May 22, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

NIU to require masks for all individuals on campus

May 18, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

No additional Huskies test positive for COVID-19

May 17, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,096

May 15, 2021
A mask is taped to NIU's Olive Goyle statue next to Altgeld Hall June 3.

2 Huskies test positive for COVID-19

May 10, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 10,014

May 8, 2021
Closeup of a 2021 Graduation Tassel at a graduation ceremony.

NIU increases guest limit for graduation ceremonies

May 4, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,885

May 1, 2021
One additional student tests positive for COVID-19, ten students recover

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 21 students recover

April 30, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

April 29, 2021
4 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and 27 recover.

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

April 28, 2021
7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

7 additional students test positive for COVID-19

April 27, 2021
A doctor holds a vaccine vial in their gloved hand.

NIU to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic

April 26, 2021
2 students, no employees test positive for COVID-19

7 more students test positive for COVID-19, 32 students recover

April 26, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of April 26

April 25, 2021
The DeKalb County Health Department.

County cases rise to 9,694

April 24, 2021
A COVID-19 awareness sign Sept. 2, posted in view of Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

8 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 14 students recover

April 23, 2021
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 5 students recover

April 22, 2021
DeKalb Fire Department vehicle drives down Lucinda Ave.

Thursday morning fire causes $50K in damage

April 22, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

25 additional students test positive for COVID-19

April 21, 2021
Littered plastic gloves lay on the ground outside the New Residence Hall Community Center in DeKalb on May 6th.

NIU advises students to leave campus early

April 21, 2021
Two students test positive for COVID-19, six students recover.

2 students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

April 20, 2021
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