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Individuals take advantage of the HuskieLine route 17 bus Sunday afternoon near the DuSable turn around. As of Jan. 1 changes to routes 16, 17 and 18 have been implemented.

HuskieLine, TransVAC see steady route changes after merger

By Fatima Siddiqui | January 14, 2019

Individuals take advantage of the HuskieLine route 17 bus Sunday afternoon near the DuSable turn around. As of Jan. 1 changes to routes 16, 17 and 18 have been implemented.

Officials evaluating bus routes

NIU, county seek transit merge

By Jessie Kern | September 25, 2017

DeKALB — Public comment on a plan for the potential merging of the HuskieLine bus system and a county transportation program will come to a close 4 p.m. Tuesday.The 2017 Transit Development Plan, which was completed by DeKalb Sycamore Area Transportation...

InFocus: What should DeKalb’s 10-year strategic plan focus on?

By Northern Star staff | July 27, 2015

Angela PaganI would like to see DeKalb become more of a real college town within the next 10 years.The city should to continue to open up more student-friendly businesses, such as specialty shops and coffee shops with open mic nights. I recently met a...

As of November 7 the route 7 Huskie Bus will no longer stop at
the American National Bank on the corner of Bethany Road and DeKalb
Avenue.

Bus route changes could inconvenience students

By Felix Sarver | November 14, 2011

Not everyone is satisfied with recent changes to the Huskie Bus Line. As of Nov. 7, route seven no longer passes through the parking lot of Lowe's on Sycamore Road and no longer stops by the American National Bank at the corner of Bethany Road and DeKalb...

Domestic violence vigil helps battered women share ’empowering’ experience

By Kelly Bauer | October 3, 2011

A brown paper tree, its rainbow-colored leaves decorated with the dreams and hopes of abuse survivors, was a focal point at Monday night's "Fallen Leaves Bring New Growth" domestic violence vigil. Self-expression through artwork like the paper tree and...

Affordable TransVAC bus service offers 50 cent rides, brings students to Sycamore

By Shelby Devitt | September 5, 2011

Students complaining there is nothing to do in DeKalb, rejoice! There is another option: Sycamore. And if you don't have a ride, there's a solution for that as well. TransVAC, a transportation service of the Voluntary Action Center, offers an affordable...

Late Night Ride is just one of many options

By Letter Writer | February 14, 2011

Last weekend's article regarding issues with the Late Night Ride Service brought up a valid point about the long wait times that many people experience while using the service. Last Friday, the Student Association Mass Transit Board met with Sgt. Alan...