At NIU, spokesperson Lisa Miner said it's also business as usual, as she confirmed Tuesday the university has no plans right now to alter class schedules.

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DeKalb County higher education institutions have no plans

to close down in-person classes because of the potential spread of COVID-19 anytime soon, said representatives from Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee College on Tuesday.

Kayte Hamel, executive director of college relations and the Kishwaukee College Foundation said Tuesday college staff met Tuesday afternoon to form a plan of action.