Visitors to Sycamore school buildings are now required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination card before entering. Some parents say its cause for concern, however, school officials say the point is to unburden already taxed staff monitoring virus activity.

On Monday, Northern Illinois University reported six new cases of COVID-19, two in employees and four in students.

On Friday, Northern Illinois University reported no new cases of COVID-19.

On Thursday Northern Illinois University reported four new cases of COVID-19, all in students.

On Wednesday, Northern Illinois University reported six new cases of COVID-19: five in students and one in an employee.

For the first time since the fall semester began, Northern Illinois University reported no new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. There remain 12 active virus cases linked to campus.

On Monday, Northern Illinois University reported eight new cases of COVID-19, one in an employee and seven in students.

On Thursday, Northern Illinois University reported one new case of COVID-19.

On Wednesday, Northern Illinois University reported one new case of COVID-19.