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President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands following their meeting on Nov. 10, 2016 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Obama leaves behind a historic legacy

By Ian Tancun | January 19, 2017

The Obama-Biden duo will be missed.

President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House Monday in Washington. 

Obama’s term comes to close

By Clarissa Hinshaw | November 17, 2016

President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the Brady press briefing room at the White House Monday in Washington. 

Trustees OK $1K health insurance

By Northern Star staff | March 15, 2015

Student health insurance through NIU will cost about $1,052 per semester during the 2015-16 academic year.The Board of Trustees approved the plan at its Thursday meeting. Health insurance during the 2014-15 academic year cost $744. Eric Weldy, vice president...

A look at the benefits behind the NIU student health insurance cost increase

By Northern Star staff | March 5, 2015

NIU’s student health insurance cost will increase from $744 per semester to $1,052 in Fiscal Year 2016 — pending Board of Trustees approval — because of the addition of benefits in accordance with the Affordable Care Act.Here’s a look at those...

NIU-Rockford campus to help with health insurance signup

By Northern Star staff | January 27, 2015

Non-profit organizations and government departments will team up Thursday to host a health insurance enrollment event at NIU-Rockford.Certified assistants at the campus, 8500 E. State St. in Rockford, will provide free in-person help for people to enroll...

Pass/Fail: NIU Plus has strong plans, Insurance fee hike not OK

By Kim Randall | April 20, 2014

Pass: NIU Plus has strong plansThe blueprint for the NIU Plus general education changes is a collection of ideas that need to be put into place soon.NIU has been undergoing a lot of changes to increase student retention and enrollment, improve student...

NIU health insurance cost rises

By Keith Hernandez | April 8, 2014

As the cost of student health insurance is set to rise next year, so are the benefits.The Board of Trustees approved a premium cost increase of $428 for the 2015 fiscal year due to Affordable Care Act mandates for broader coverage and more benefits March...

Affordable Care Act help comes to county

By Alan Kozeluh | October 8, 2013

The Affordable Care Act is rolling into DeKalb County, and local health officials want to clear up confusion on its sign-up process.The Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace opened for enrollment on Oct. 1 and 82 state health organizations are taking...

People should decide their own well-being

By Aaron Brooks | April 3, 2012

ne of the first columns I wrote was that health care is a human right. As we await the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), let me familiarize you with the proceedings so far and reiterate my support of our right to health care....