![A gas pump sits at its station. Gas prices in Illinois have gone up $0.29 in the last month. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GasBuddy_Caleb-Johnson-reporter_NS-File-Photo-Madelaine-Vikse-1200x900.jpg)
Illinois gas up 29.1 cents per gallon in the last month
By Eddie Miller, Assistant Sports Editor
| April 16, 2024
![A person uses a gas pump to fuel a car. The average gas price in Illinois rose from $3.03 in December 2023 to $3.19 in January 2024. (Courtesy of Getty Images)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1446527094-1200x800.jpeg)
Gas prices steadily rising in Illinois
By Kayla Martin, News Reporter
| January 30, 2024
![Gas prices are decreasing generally.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GasBuddy_March-1_2023-900x600.jpg)
Overall gas prices fall, inflation causes concern
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| March 1, 2023
![A hand reaching for the gas pump in a cars gas tank (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_4669-900x600.jpg)
Gas price averages continue to drop
By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter
| February 23, 2023
![The Caseys gas station at the corner of Annie Glidden Road and Hillcrest Drive. Gas is priced at $3.69 per gallon. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-24-2023_Reed-01-900x600.jpg)
Outlook not good for motorists as gas prices rise
By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| January 24, 2023
![Gas is priced at $4.19 per gallon at the Shell gas station, 175 W. Lincoln Highway. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gasBuddy_nov14-900x600.jpg)
Gas prices falling, but still unstable
By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter
| November 14, 2022
![Gas prices have declined this week.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/unnamed-2-900x675.jpg)
Weekly gas update: Aug. 22
By Nyah Nowakowski, News Reporter
| August 24, 2022
![It can be difficult to understand and fight against inflation. Heres a breakdown of the issue as well as resources for NIU students.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/gas-pump-e1661031778947-900x651.jpg)
College students vs. inflation: What to know, steps to take
By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator
| August 20, 2022
![A difference of $](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4A01EA84-E3E9-4EF4-8975-9F1F56ECF03B-900x675.jpeg)
Rising gas prices cause concern for students
By Ally Formeller, News Reporter
| March 24, 2022
Gas Price Update for Dec. 2
By Northern Star Staff
| December 2, 2019
![Jeff Achler, senior physical education major, pumps gas at the BP on Lincoln Highway Tuesday afternoon.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/34c3359ffc94cd956c0a8dd6d0da22b3.jpg)
Gas prices take their toll on wallets
By Linze Griebenow
| February 29, 2012
![Shirley Floreani, senior commuter student from Westchester, fills up her Nissan Murano Monday night at Road Ranger, 125 N. Annie Glidden Rd. Gas prices put a financial strain on commuter students.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/9ed2f2d01cd4f5e4a531941ff9518d67.jpg)
Gas prices put financial burden on commuter students
By Danny Cozzi & Dave Gong
| May 3, 2011
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