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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A road closed sign sits surrounded by snow. Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12. (Northern Star File Photo)

Normal Road roundabout project set to begin May 12

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | April 30, 2025

DeKALB – Work on the roundabout project at the Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road intersection will begin May 12 with barricade installation and utility preparation. The project is planned to be completed in August, prior to the start of classes. DeKalb’s...

A sign for Normal Road is pictured in front of a tree at the intersection of Normal and West Lincoln Highway. A portion of Normal Road will be closed for an estimated two to three weeks as part of a project to improve pedestrian safety. (Northern Star File Photo)

Normal Road to be temporarily closed to install median, crosswalks

By Austin Lamb, News Editor | April 18, 2025

DeKALB – A portion of Normal Road will be closed for an estimated two to three weeks starting April 21 to allow for the installation of a median and crosswalks. Normal Road will be closed to traffic between Edgebrook Drive and Ridge Drive as part...

A barricade that reads NIU Zone sits on Normal Road. The roundabout at the intersection of Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue is expected to be completed by August 2025. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Normal Road roundabout to be completed by August 2025

By Devin Oommen, News Editor | September 3, 2024

DeKALB – A roundabout at the intersection of Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue is scheduled to be completed by August 2025. The roundabout is the first phase of a two-phase plan to convert the area south of Lucinda Avenue to university grounds. On...

Liz Wright (left), the executive assistant to the president, Matt Streb, the chief strategy officer and George Middlemist, vice president for administration and finance, trying out KA-BAO and Little O's frozen treats food trucks on Wednesday. Food Truck Wednesdays will be happening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday on Normal Road until the end of September. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Food Truck Wednesday takes over Normal Road

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | August 30, 2023

DeKALB – Food Truck Wednesdays made a delicious debut Wednesday as the NIU community lined up for a taste.  Food Trucks were stationed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the closed portion of Normal Road where local vendors: Little O’s Frozen Treats, BattleAxe...

A sign for Normal Road is pictured in front of a tree at the intersection of Normal and West Lincoln Highway. A portion of Normal Road will be closed for an estimated two to three weeks as part of a project to improve pedestrian safety. (Northern Star File Photo)

Corner to Corner: Normal Road

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | October 4, 2022

Pass/Fail: Normal Road becomes safer; Apple’s newest phone bends

By Scott Glavac | September 28, 2014

Pass: Normal Road becomes saferThe Student Association is moving buses back to the west turnaround today to make it safer for people to cross Normal Road.The buses blocked pedestrians’ view of oncoming cars when trying to cross at the east turnaround...

Huskie buses move back to west turnaround

Huskie buses move back to west turnaround

By Ryan Ocasio | September 22, 2014

Students wait on Normal Road in front of the Holmes Student Center for Huskie buses. The bus turnaround, which was relocated to the east side of the Holmes Student Center over the summer, is being moved back to the west side. Pedestrians have complained...

In Focus: What are your thoughts on campus construction?

By Northern Star Staff | July 20, 2014

Kevin BarteltI have mixed feelings about the campus construction this summer.I’m excited because the bike paths, a renovated Stevens building and removing Douglas are huge steps in renovating the campus. NIU will look noticeably better in the upcoming...

Editorial: Master Plan’s goals too idealistic

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 7, 2014

NIU’s ambitions are more than its means when it comes to the Master Plan Thesis.The Master Plan Thesis is a series of objectives — remove Stevenson and Douglas, close Normal Road to car traffic, have food trucks visit every Friday in the fall, etc....

LGBT, Women’s Resource centers merge on Normal

By Northern Star Staff | January 16, 2014

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center has recently moved.The new location, 105 Normal Road, is in the Women’s Resource Center. During the spring semester the two will share the building.The move was finalized after Molly Holmes,...

Point Counterpoint: Concealed Carry

By AJ Edwards and Holly New | September 24, 2013

AJ EdwardsCarry law needs guidanceOn July 9, Illinois approved the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, giving licensed residents permission to carry a concealed handgun. While I can see the good intentions behind this act and support it to an extent, I feel...

Gov. Quinn promises to veto gambling bill after Ill. pastors send protest letter

Gov. Quinn promises to veto gambling bill after Ill. pastors send protest letter

By Thomas Verschelde | October 25, 2011

Senior Pastor Jon Hutchison of the United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., said gambling expansion in Illinois is not a good way to raise money for the state. A gambling expansion bill caused great controversy in Illinois, leading hundreds of pastors across...

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