![Cars and a motorcycle pass a blocks worth of stores in downtown Dekalb. In 2022, tourism in DeKalb County increased over 10%. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/News_Tourism.png)
DeKalb tourism contributes to record economic growth
By Brandon Clark, News Reporter
| September 7, 2023
![(From left) Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Lauren Underwood and NIU President Lisa Freeman begin their tour of the clean room lab Wednesday on the second floor of the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Underwood previously visited the lab on Jan. 20 after she secured a grant for NIU, one of the 15 projects selected for Community Projects Funding in May 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Durbin-Underwood-CEET_Sean-1-900x600.jpg)
Members of Congress visit NIU, update microchip funding
By Rachel Cormier and Caleb Johnson
| April 5, 2023
![The sun sets beyond the west side of campus Tuesday as drivers pass down Lucinda Avenue. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Sean-Reed_Sunset-Winter-Weather-Advisory_Spring-2023-900x600.jpg)
DeKalb County under winter advisory, snow storm to pass
By Michael Mollsen, Written Managing Editor
| February 21, 2023
![Individuals voting in DeKalb discuss their voting experience for the 2022 midterm elections.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_5515-900x600.jpg)
AP: Underwood, Pritzker keep seats after 2022 midterm elections
By Madelaine Vikse, Abigail Lamoreaux, and Colin Kempsell
| November 9, 2022
![To sign up for alerts text “FreeGroceries” to 8447272012 to sign up. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_4840-900x675.jpeg)
DeKalb County mobile food pantry announces new events, text alert system
By Colin Kempsell
| August 24, 2022
![Michael Thomas is sworn-in as Fire Chief before the DeKalb City Council on April 11.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_3629-900x670.jpg)
New DeKalb Fire Chief aims to make department more efficient
By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
| April 24, 2022
![Terrance Gray’s contribution, American Gothic_Breaking Ground done with Gouache on Rives paper.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/arts-in-action-690x900.jpeg)
Art exhibit showcases the history of race relations in DeKalb
By Gabriel Fiorini
| December 20, 2021
![‘Dialogue’ series begins](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/934ecd00462b5b0a995ebc9a5c25252a-900x676.jpg)
‘Dialogue’ series begins
By Ashley Dwy
| February 20, 2020
![First ward alderperson Carolyn Morris speaks to students Wednesday at the Holmes Student Center, OASIS Commons, about getting involved with local government.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/638709a1764faa7fc142657fb465669c-900x601.jpg)
Officials discuss public service
By Dan Doren, News Reporter
| February 17, 2020
![A plaque placed below the tree has Holmes name and dedication written on it for students and anyone who walks by.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ba8a2c78b49a5e48109d3166ecff9ff0-900x600.jpg)
Namesake: Holmes Student Center tree dedicated to fifth university president
By Parker Otto
| January 27, 2020
Common Grounds to host Freestyle Art Night
By Parker Otto
| January 22, 2020
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